This document provides updates on the Disaster Preparedness Programme (DIPECHO) for South East Asia from 2012-2013. It includes the following information: - An overview of DIPECHO funding for various organizations in multiple countries in the region, listing the beneficiaries for each project. Total funding allocated was over €8 million. - Notes from regional updates, including a disaster risk reduction workshop in North Korea, documentation of exit criteria and strategies, and plans for humanitarian implementation plans for 2014/2015. - Discussion points about coordination between ECHO and Red Cross partners in Southeast Asia, including challenges with regional projects, opportunities for increased coordination and knowledge sharing, and potential strategy discussions.