3. Introduction
“NGO’s are non- profit organization or associations of private citizens with a
common intrest to assist the disaster affected people”
NGOs play an important role in disaster response, mitigation, disaster
reduction and recuse,coordination indifferent regions
NGOs response focused on emergency food relief, temporary shelter,
emergency medical aid, debris removal and habitat restoration and raising
families
4. Opportunities provided by NGO’S
Setting up a functional NGO coordination platform during non-emergency
times
NGO institution arrangements
Common accessibility to disaster affected areas
Focus on the most vulnerable
Setting and committing to minimum standards by NGO
5. Challenges
Some of the challenges encountered while responding to diaster are the
following:
Weak coordination
Brief time-spans for relief interventions
Neglect of remote and inaccessible disaster-affected areas
Tendency to rush to the epicenter of disasters
Inadequate adherence to humanitarian standards and good practices
Inadequate transparency and accountability to donors and disaster affected
communities
Neglect of rural urban diversity
Lack of clear exit strategy during transition
6. Fundamental principles of disaster
management
Humanitarian imperative
Neutrality
Transparency and openness are key neutrality
Impartiality(non-discrimination)
Do no harm
Accountability
Participation of affected populations
7. Role of NGO’S in disaster mitigation
Water and sanitation
Awareness
Shelter, public buildings and infrastructure
Disabled-friendly construction
8. CBOs
Local residents association
Religious bodies
Intrest groups ex-rotary club
Association of local occupation groups
9. Role of media in disaster management
The media plays an important role in disaster management Through the
coverage of natural and man-made disaster, approaching the event to the
Wider society, creating Public Discourage and Mobilizing Donations
10. Media
Media consists of the various Means by which information Reaches large
number of people, such as television, radio, movies, Newspapers and the
internet
Role of media in disaster
1. Before
2. During
3. After
11. Role of media before disaster
Analysis of risk sources and patterns
Public information
Early warning
Preparedness information
12. Role of media during disaster
Report accurately and compassionately After verifying the news from
competent authorities
Use multiple source of Information to verify the facts and figures
Stay calm and don’t express and create panic
Avoid sharing personal information on socila Media without editorial cross
check, in order to ensure that only news,Information, pictures, videos are
shared that are Allowed to be broadcasted
Strictly follow safety protocols and never risk the life
13. Role of media after disaster
Inform the public about the causes That triggers disaster along with Sharing
verified facts and information
Question the lack of early warning system and their significance
Investigate the social, economic and cultural impacts of disaster
Follow upon the long term effects of disasters with current affairs
programmes and media dialogues
14. Areas where media can contribute:
Aid prioritization of disaster Diaster risk Issues
Facilitae creation of early warning systems
Increase international donations
Improves coordination of risk assessment activities
15. Role of social media
Social media:
Forms of electronic communication
Acts as a platform where people connect with each other
Social media platforms are now a major source of news and informations
16. Social media functions
Information dissemination
Diaster planning and training
Collaborative problem solving and decision making
Information gathering
