ICCM 2011: Mapping an Entire Country? Humanitarian Open Street Map (HOT) & Disaster Preparedness

The IFRC and member National Societies have been increasingly present and active in cities and urban settings to serve the most vulnerable people and have made valuable efforts in recent years to support the development of more resilient communities ...

Matabo Mariti was diagnosed with HIV while pregnant in 2005. While Matabo and her son are both receiving treatment for the disease, food insecurity adds to the vulnerability of her family. See more at www.ifrc.org/silentdisasters

The Rapid Assessment for Markets (RAM) is an instrument allowing humanitarian practitioners with limited market expertise and time to develop a rapid and basic understanding of key markets within the first few days after a shock.   The RAM is desi...