Since the December 2013 ash eruption of the Chaparratique Volcano in El Salvador, the communities located at its base have been working hard to reestablish themselves and recover from the shocks and stresses caused by the event. Today, these communities are more aware of the risks they face, and with the support of the Red […]
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Since the earthquake, the World Bank has significantly increased its support for Haiti, allocating half a billion dollars from the IDA Crisis Response Window. Some of that money is going to housing, while other efforts focus on reducing vulnerability to disaster, improving infrastructure and access to services, and developing the private sector, while also strengthening
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UNEP works through its local and national partners to implement the Eco-DRR Project in Haiti. Our Eco-DRR strategy in Haiti promotes sustainable coastal zone management through ecosystem based solutions that improve local livelihoods and reduce disaster risks.
UNEP – Haiti, Coastal Partners Read More »
One day Denise walked through my door and wanted to speak to me about volunteering in disaster preparedness. As we chatted, I found out that she was a registered nurse at a local New York City hospital in the Burn Center. Most patients who are admitted suffer from devastating burns across their body and are
This participatory video was developed by the Youth Network of Las Sabanas, to document a microproject implemented with the support of the Nicaraguan Red Cross and Wetlands International through the Partners for Resilience Programme in the community of El Castillito, Las Sabanas (Nicaragua) in 2014.
Flower production in the community of El Castillito, Las Sabanas (2014) Read More »
This participatory video was developed by the Youth Network of Las Sabanas, to document a microproject implemented with the support of the Nicaraguan Red Cross and the Partners for Resilience Programme in the community of Miramar, Las Sabanas (Nicaragua) in 2014.
Eco-stoves in Miramar, Las Sabanas, Nicaragua (2014) Read More »
The Partners for Resilience (PfR) put their integrated approach and vision of community resilience into practice to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Nicaragua. In the municipalities of San Lucas and Las Sabanas, their micro-projects consist of specific interventions and management actions, which combine Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) with Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and
“La Ruta del Reto” es un juego cuyo objetivo es generar actitudes adecuadas para enfrentar los riesgos de desastres aumentados por el cambio climático, la degradación ambiental y otras amenazas que reducen el bienestar de las comunidades. Busca generar respuestas asertivas, a partir de los conocimientos adquiridos previamente por los participantes, frente a los diversos
In the Madriz Department, the Partners for Resilience (PfR) Partnership is working in 28 vulnerable communities in four municipalities (Somoto, San Lucas, Las Sabanas, and San José de Cusmapa) of the Inalí and Tapacalí rivers sub-watersheds, tributaries of the Coco River. A total of approximately 20,000 people live in both territories. Inhabitants face typical problems
Es un juego diseñado con el apoyo del Centro del Clima de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja para educar de una manera didáctica y divertida la problemática del cambio climático en las zonas vulnerables. Río Arriba, Río Abajo (versión corta), Río Arriba, Río Abajo (juego), Climate Change Game and rules https://vimeo.com/45150733, https://vimeo.com/45097866, https://vimeo.com/52707857
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