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Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM)

The Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM), organised within the US Department of Military and Emergency Medicine (MEM) at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), specialises in medicine and health-related topics as they relate to advancing the...

Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief - New Zealand

Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief (RedR) delivers training to relief organisations and their staff, enabling them to respond to the needs of disaster hit communities, efficiently and safely. RedR- New Zealand matches people's professional skills such as engineering, health, child...

Disaster Action

Disaster Action is a British charity organisation established in 1991 by the survivors and bereaved of disasters. Focusing on the human aspects of disaster response, it acts as an adviser to government, police, voluntary organisations and in the development of major emergency policy. Using the...

Regional Disaster Information Centerfor Latin America and the Caribbean (CRID)

The Regional Disaster Information Center for Latin America and the Caribbean(CRID) is an initiative promoting the development of a prevention culture in the Latin American and Caribbean countries through the compilation and dissemination of disaster-related information, and the promotion of...

Disaster News Network (DNN)

A news service produced by the Village Life Company, a US-based NGO, the Disaster News Network (DNN) provides information on disaster response, and suggests appropriate ways in which the public can aid those afflicted. Related issues including preparedness and mitigation, public violence,...

Western Disaster Centre

Based in California, the Western Disaster Centre (WDC) is a non-profit applied research institute that focusses on the use of technology to save lives and minimise economic loss from disasters. The WDC includes: 1) Institute for Search and Rescue, which works on advanced technology development...

Pacific Disaster Centre

Pacific Disaster Centre (PDC) is an applied science, information and technology centre, working to reduce disaster risks and impacts on peoples' lives and property. PDC works to foster disaster resiliency through the use of science, information, and technology for sound, evidence-based decision...

Disaster Mental Health Institute-In progress

The mission of the Disaster Mental Health Institute is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health. Its' purpose is to research issues relating to disaster mental health and provide education for the benefit of those dealing with victims of...

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR)

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR) is an association of faith-based communities in North Carolina involved in disaster response. The NCIDR website provides information and support for communities involved in disaster response, acting as a liaison between state agencies and...

Disaster Response Initiative, European Foundation Centre

Disaster Response Initiative, a joint project of the US Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre, addresses independent funders' need for increased understanding of disaster grantmaking. It also provides a set of principles and practical guidelines to assist them in responding to...

Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)

Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) facilitates exchange amongst disaster reduction experts, governments and other bodies and accumulates and provides disaster reduction information.

Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance

The Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance is a US Department of Defense organization dedicated to international disaster preparedness and management capacity building for the purpose of decreasing the impact of human suffering. Its mission is to educate, train,...

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)

Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organisation which launches and co-ordinates the UK’s National Appeal in response to major disasters overseas. Site includes links to all 14 member humanitarian agencies, which include World Vision, Oxfam and the British Red Cross.

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

ISDR's goal is to enable all societies to become resilient to the effects of natural and technological disasters, in order to reduce human, economic and social damage.

Christian Disaster Response International

Christian Disaster Response (CDR) responds to events of disaster in the United States and internationally. They cooperate with the Salvation Army and other national voluntary organisations active in disaster response. CDR responds with initial on-site disaster assessment, emergency food service –...

Disaster Management Centre -Sri Lanka

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) aims to promote and strengthen national capacities for managing natural disasters in Sri Lanka. The centre’s activities include awareness and educational programmes on disaster management, relief, rehabilitation and construction work, national disaster planning...

Fritz Institute

Fritz Institute brings together business best practices and academic research to augment the capabilities of humanitarian organisations engaged in disaster management worldwide. The Institute seeks to mobilise business community partnerships to provide expertise and functional support that will...

RedR - UK

RedR UK is part of a federation of national accredited RedR(Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief) organizations. RedR UK works internationally to improve the effectiveness of disaster relief, by ensuring that the right people, with the right skills are available to respond to emergencies, to...

Asian Disaster Reduction Response Network (ADRRN)

The Asian Disaster Response Network (ADRRN) was set up to develop a coordinated, efficient and effective response to disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Network members share information and collaborate on their response to disasters. The Network also promotes best practice and standards in...

Lutheran Disaster Relief of Ohio

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) brings hope and restoration to disastrous situations including events such as a flood, fire, drought, violent acts or accidents. Throughout Ohio, LDC representatives with disaster experience identify what resources are present, and required, to respond to any given...