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.
The NLRC has been working in Vietnam since 1989 and will continue operations there until mid-2014, after which it will close its office. It began working with the Indonesian Red Cross in 1995 and will partner with them until the end of 2015. In 2011, NLRC began a 10-year partnership with the Philippine Red Cross. The focus of NLRC's work in Vietnam is on community-based disaster risk management, relief, and recovery. It has also worked on water/sanitation and child centers. Through various DIPECHO projects, it has developed community-based disaster preparedness capacities and a manual for vulnerability and capacity assessment in Vietnam.
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.
The NLRC has been working in Vietnam since 1989 and will continue operations there until mid-2014, after which it will close its office. It began working with the Indonesian Red Cross in 1995 and will partner with them until the end of 2015. In 2011, NLRC began a 10-year partnership with the Philippine Red Cross. The focus of NLRC's work in Vietnam is on community-based disaster risk management, relief, and recovery. It has also worked on water/sanitation and child centers. Through various DIPECHO projects, it has developed community-based disaster preparedness capacities and a manual for vulnerability and capacity assessment in Vietnam.
1) The document summarizes a 3-day training held in Laos to build the capacity of Red Cross volunteers in epidemic control and response. 17 participants from 15 provinces attended.
2) The training covered topics such as understanding epidemics and outbreaks, epidemic response cycles, and using epidemic control toolkits to assess situations and deliver health messages.
3) Evaluation found the training increased participants' knowledge and abilities to respond to epidemics. However, more support is needed to roll out training to more volunteers nationwide.
The Lao Red Cross aims to educate children about disaster risk reduction through school activities to empower future generations and spread messages to communities. They are working with the Ministry of Education on a three step process: 1) orienting teachers on DRR concepts, 2) introducing children to concepts, and 3) evaluating and improving. Interactive tools like flipcharts and games make the lessons fun and effective even in areas without technology. Evaluations found these tools helped children and teachers learn easily. The Lao Red Cross will continue partnering with the Ministry of Education to mainstream DRR education.
The document summarizes a Disaster Risk Reduction Practitioners Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 13-14, 2013. Over 60 DRR practitioners from Southeast Asia attended to share experiences and lessons learned. The workshop focused on six themes: advocacy and awareness; community mobilization; school safety; early warning systems; livelihoods; and urban DRR. For each theme, presentations were given and challenges, best practices, and gaps were discussed. Key recommendations included the need for champions to promote DRR, aligning projects with national strategies, targeting awareness campaigns appropriately, and addressing challenges like institutionalizing DRR long-term. The workshop provided a valuable learning and networking opportunity for participants.
The Lao Red Cross is working to integrate disaster risk reduction education into the Lao school curriculum from primary to university level. They have conducted pilot programs in 3 provinces to introduce DRR concepts and games to teachers and students. The programs use interactive tools like flipcharts and board games to make learning fun. Evaluations found these tools helped teachers transfer knowledge effectively. The Lao Red Cross aims to continue this work with support from partners to empower more children and communities.
The document discusses the impact of disaster risk reduction (DRR) field sessions held in Myanmar by the IFRC. It provides details about the field sessions, which involve community assessments, training participants on identification and mitigation of risks. Participants from Myanmar worked with two communities to address flooding, fire and health risks. Community members reported improved cleanliness, organization, and prevention of health issues after applying their new DRR knowledge. The field sessions benefited both the communities and Myanmar Red Cross Society by increasing preparedness.
The Lao Red Cross is working to integrate disaster risk reduction education into the Lao school curriculum from primary to university level. They have conducted pilot programs in 3 provinces to introduce DRR concepts and games to teachers and students. The programs use interactive tools like flipcharts and board games to make learning fun. Evaluations found these tools helped teachers transfer knowledge effectively. The Lao Red Cross aims to continue this work with support from partners to empower more children and communities.
Bai trinh bay hoi nghi truoc mua mua bao 2012 eng 26 sept 2012CSRU
The document summarizes the agenda and expected outcomes of a 2012 pre-disaster meeting held by the Vietnamese Red Cross. The meeting aimed to: 1) Agree on response sectors, distribution timeframes and relief item specifications; 2) Map existing resources; and 3) Agree on coordination mechanisms. It also reviewed recommendations from 2010-2011 meetings and what had/had not been implemented, such as developing needs assessment templates and standard operating procedures. Key discussion points included how to improve operations and why some recommendations faced challenges in implementation. The overall goal was to increase efficiency, reduce costs and relieve pressure during disaster response.
1) The document summarizes a 3-day training held in Laos to build the capacity of Red Cross volunteers in epidemic control and response. 17 participants from 15 provinces attended.
2) The training covered topics such as understanding epidemics and outbreaks, epidemic response cycles, and using epidemic control toolkits to assess situations and deliver health messages.
3) Evaluation found the training increased participants' knowledge and abilities to respond to epidemics. However, more support is needed to roll out training to more volunteers nationwide.
The Lao Red Cross aims to educate children about disaster risk reduction through school activities to empower future generations and spread messages to communities. They are working with the Ministry of Education on a three step process: 1) orienting teachers on DRR concepts, 2) introducing children to concepts, and 3) evaluating and improving. Interactive tools like flipcharts and games make the lessons fun and effective even in areas without technology. Evaluations found these tools helped children and teachers learn easily. The Lao Red Cross will continue partnering with the Ministry of Education to mainstream DRR education.
The document summarizes a Disaster Risk Reduction Practitioners Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 13-14, 2013. Over 60 DRR practitioners from Southeast Asia attended to share experiences and lessons learned. The workshop focused on six themes: advocacy and awareness; community mobilization; school safety; early warning systems; livelihoods; and urban DRR. For each theme, presentations were given and challenges, best practices, and gaps were discussed. Key recommendations included the need for champions to promote DRR, aligning projects with national strategies, targeting awareness campaigns appropriately, and addressing challenges like institutionalizing DRR long-term. The workshop provided a valuable learning and networking opportunity for participants.
The Lao Red Cross is working to integrate disaster risk reduction education into the Lao school curriculum from primary to university level. They have conducted pilot programs in 3 provinces to introduce DRR concepts and games to teachers and students. The programs use interactive tools like flipcharts and board games to make learning fun. Evaluations found these tools helped teachers transfer knowledge effectively. The Lao Red Cross aims to continue this work with support from partners to empower more children and communities.
The document discusses the impact of disaster risk reduction (DRR) field sessions held in Myanmar by the IFRC. It provides details about the field sessions, which involve community assessments, training participants on identification and mitigation of risks. Participants from Myanmar worked with two communities to address flooding, fire and health risks. Community members reported improved cleanliness, organization, and prevention of health issues after applying their new DRR knowledge. The field sessions benefited both the communities and Myanmar Red Cross Society by increasing preparedness.
The Lao Red Cross is working to integrate disaster risk reduction education into the Lao school curriculum from primary to university level. They have conducted pilot programs in 3 provinces to introduce DRR concepts and games to teachers and students. The programs use interactive tools like flipcharts and board games to make learning fun. Evaluations found these tools helped teachers transfer knowledge effectively. The Lao Red Cross aims to continue this work with support from partners to empower more children and communities.
Bai trinh bay hoi nghi truoc mua mua bao 2012 eng 26 sept 2012CSRU
The document summarizes the agenda and expected outcomes of a 2012 pre-disaster meeting held by the Vietnamese Red Cross. The meeting aimed to: 1) Agree on response sectors, distribution timeframes and relief item specifications; 2) Map existing resources; and 3) Agree on coordination mechanisms. It also reviewed recommendations from 2010-2011 meetings and what had/had not been implemented, such as developing needs assessment templates and standard operating procedures. Key discussion points included how to improve operations and why some recommendations faced challenges in implementation. The overall goal was to increase efficiency, reduce costs and relieve pressure during disaster response.