The IFRC is conducting Disaster Risk Reduction Field Sessions in Southeast Asia to help build resilient communities. The 10-day sessions combine practical activities, theory, and work in real communities. Participants assess vulnerabilities, identify risks, and develop integrated plans. Over 100 participants from 22 National Societies have benefited. Feedback shows the sessions improve skills in community assessment, planning, and building resilience. The IFRC aims to enhance the sessions and produce a manual to spread this approach.
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The document provides guidance on conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCAs) for Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. It outlines a 12-step process for VCAs that moves from initial planning through investigation, analysis, and community action planning. Key steps include sensitizing leadership and communities, establishing a management structure, setting objectives, planning the assessment, conducting investigative tools with communities, analyzing and sharing findings, and supporting communities to implement actions to reduce risks. The guidance emphasizes community participation, integrating VCAs into longer-term programming, and addressing multiple hazards and vulnerabilities to build community resilience.
The National Society plays an important role in coordinating informal disaster risk reduction education initiatives. Key responsibilities include designating a focal point for these activities and ensuring collaboration between relevant departments. National Societies should also engage in national policy discussions to advocate for the inclusion of DRR education. Both children/youth-focused and adult-targeted informal educational activities are important, and National Societies are well-positioned to cooperate with other organizations to implement these.
The document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives in Southeast Asia. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction field sessions, thematic seminars on integration and response preparedness, development of tools and guidelines, and support to national societies in countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The goal was to strengthen understanding and capacity of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs. Key achievements included development of practical tools and methodologies to assess and reduce disaster risks at the community level.
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The document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives in Southeast Asia. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction field sessions, thematic seminars on integration and response preparedness, development of tools and guidelines, and support to national societies in countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The goal was to strengthen understanding and capacity of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs. Key achievements included development of practical tools and methodologies to assess and reduce disaster risks at the community level.
The IFRC is conducting Disaster Risk Reduction Field Sessions in Southeast Asia to help build resilient communities. The 10-day sessions combine practical activities, theory, and work in real communities. Participants assess vulnerabilities, identify risks, and develop integrated plans. Over 100 participants from 22 National Societies have benefited. Feedback shows the sessions improve skills in community assessment, planning, and building resilience. The IFRC aims to enhance the sessions and produce a manual to spread this approach.
Ifrc south east asia vca guidelines in englishCSRU
The document provides guidance on conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCAs) for Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. It outlines a 12-step process for VCAs that moves from initial planning through investigation, analysis, and community action planning. Key steps include sensitizing leadership and communities, establishing a management structure, setting objectives, planning the assessment, conducting investigative tools with communities, analyzing and sharing findings, and supporting communities to implement actions to reduce risks. The guidance emphasizes community participation, integrating VCAs into longer-term programming, and addressing multiple hazards and vulnerabilities to build community resilience.
The National Society plays an important role in coordinating informal disaster risk reduction education initiatives. Key responsibilities include designating a focal point for these activities and ensuring collaboration between relevant departments. National Societies should also engage in national policy discussions to advocate for the inclusion of DRR education. Both children/youth-focused and adult-targeted informal educational activities are important, and National Societies are well-positioned to cooperate with other organizations to implement these.
The document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives in Southeast Asia. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction field sessions, thematic seminars on integration and response preparedness, development of tools and guidelines, and support to national societies in countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The goal was to strengthen understanding and capacity of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs. Key achievements included development of practical tools and methodologies to assess and reduce disaster risks at the community level.
Ifrc dipecho 123 and next steps by ha for uploadCSRU
The document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives in Southeast Asia. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction field sessions, thematic seminars on integration and response preparedness, development of tools and guidelines, and support to national societies in countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The goal was to strengthen understanding and capacity of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs. Key achievements included development of practical tools and methodologies to assess and reduce disaster risks at the community level.
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The document summarizes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives from 2008 to 2013. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction workshops and seminars in Southeast Asia to build capacity on community safety and resilience. Key achievements included developing practical tools and methodologies and further committing national societies to integrating disaster risk reduction. The next phase from 2014 to 2015 aimed to strengthen understanding and capacities of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs through various training activities.
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 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 document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' framework for disaster risk reduction in South-East Asia. It begins by providing background on the Red Cross' work in disaster risk reduction and commitments to building more resilient communities. It then discusses hazard and vulnerability trends specific to South-East Asia, noting that the region experiences many disasters and has populations at high risk. The framework aims to enhance National Societies' disaster risk reduction capacities and provide guidance for building safety and resilience through integration into policies and programming, mitigation activities, and risk-informed humanitarian work.
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.
This document provides guidance for National Societies on supporting early warning systems. It discusses key elements of early warning systems including different timescales for hazard warnings from hours to years. National Societies are encouraged to strengthen their capacity to support early warning through community engagement, partnerships, and capacity building activities from the community level to national level. Challenges and good practices are also shared to help National Societies enhance early warning systems.
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.
Ifrc dipecho 123 and next steps by ha for uploadCSRU
The document summarizes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO) regional initiatives from 2008 to 2013. The initiatives included disaster risk reduction workshops and seminars in Southeast Asia to build capacity on community safety and resilience. Key achievements included developing practical tools and methodologies and further committing national societies to integrating disaster risk reduction. The next phase from 2014 to 2015 aimed to strengthen understanding and capacities of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers to implement community safety and resilience programs through various training activities.
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 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 document outlines the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' framework for disaster risk reduction in South-East Asia. It begins by providing background on the Red Cross' work in disaster risk reduction and commitments to building more resilient communities. It then discusses hazard and vulnerability trends specific to South-East Asia, noting that the region experiences many disasters and has populations at high risk. The framework aims to enhance National Societies' disaster risk reduction capacities and provide guidance for building safety and resilience through integration into policies and programming, mitigation activities, and risk-informed humanitarian work.
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.
This document provides guidance for National Societies on supporting early warning systems. It discusses key elements of early warning systems including different timescales for hazard warnings from hours to years. National Societies are encouraged to strengthen their capacity to support early warning through community engagement, partnerships, and capacity building activities from the community level to national level. Challenges and good practices are also shared to help National Societies enhance early warning systems.
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.
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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.