Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in Rwanda
Case study and Guidance note to the VCA undertaken in Karaba, Rwanda, in 2003.
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Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments in Lesotho
Case studies and Guidance note to VCAs undertaken in Lesotho in 2006. The locations include: Mohale’s Hoek; Maqoala.
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Meeting the challenge of climate impacts: IFRC case studies in climate-related risk reduction
The Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report presents the current state of knowledge on climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. Compared to the Fourth Assessment Report in 2007, “AR5” has a much stronger focus on risks. It presents a cold, realistic assessment of how risks are already changing and are bound to
The openMatatus project: Collaborative research and mapping for Nairobi’s Informal Public Transit
Before the openMatatus project, the matatu buses of Nairobi operated in a no-man’s land of organization, with each driver responsible only for his own small piece of the puzzle. The minibuses were not owned by a government agency and fares were unregulated, contributing to uneven fare prices, lax safety regulations, and overly centralized and congested
Advocacy report- The road to strengthening community resilience in East Africa-Investing in National Societies volunteers and partnerships
This report considers the extent to which Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer action is strengthening community resilience in East Africa, focusing specifically on the unique role of volunteers, and emphasizing the role of National Societies as respected long-term partners in sustainable development. Based on lessons learned from implementation, this report is structured around the ten
Case Study: Mozambique- cyclone early warning system in practice
In 2000 and 2001, severe floods struck large areas of Mozambique. The devastating impact of the flooding, and the relative lack of disaster preparedness among affected communities, provided the impetus and the opportunity for the Mozambique Red Cross Society to initiate a five-year community-based disaster preparedness programme in Inhambane and Zambezia provinces, with support from the Danish Red Cross. The target beneficiaries were the
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A bridge towards resilience – Senegal
Case study about the youth of Sare and Kemo villages who have built a bridge to counter the problem of cut off access to each other during persistent flooding. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction. GNDR, 2011. A bridge towards resilience – Senegal, Overview of
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One woman inspires others towards food security – Ethiopia
Case study on how one woman has brought about social change in her village by organising a group of village women to make food security their responsibility and earn the respect of village men. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction. GNDR, 2011. One woman inspires
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A community manages its environmental resources in Nigeria
A case study about a farming community in Nigeria which was assisted by the NGO African Youth Movement to learn about water pollution and organise the resettlement of farmers and wood loggers to protect their drinking water. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction. GNDR, 2011.
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DRR training empowers girls – South Africa
Case study of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in South Africa which used disaster risk reduction training to empower girls in townships. They worked in partnership with research institutions and local government officials and are spreading key messages of resilience among neighbouring townships now. One in a series of video case studies created by the
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