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A Vision for the Humanitarian Use of Emerging Technology for Emerging Needs

This 36-page report reviews the global dialogue series organized by the American Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, defines the Eight Criteria for Resilience-Strengthening Solutions, announces plans to test four experimental technologies with partners this year, and makes five key recommendations based on community-level requests and our humanitarian expertise.

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Gender perspectives in disaster recovery

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The following story was written by Lena Kang, Knowledge Management Intern, GDPC, based off an interview with Anjana Dayal de Prewitt, Senior Advisor, Community Mobilization at the American Red Cross. Women and resilience Bringing in high-level knowledge, technological know-how, and years of experience into long-term development initiatives, conflict zones, and disaster recovery is risky and

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Community Resilience Performance Measurement

Groupe URD was commissioned by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to conduct a consultancy on “Community Resilience Performance Measurement Methodology and Standard Indicators”. The aim of the study was to: To compile, synthesize and highlight some emerging theories, practices and tools in measuring community resilience outside the Red Cross Red Crescent

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Community Mobilization Programming Guidelines

Guidelines for community mobilization programming developed by the American Red Cross. The guidelines were developed based on the results of a knowledge audit conducted with the American Red Cross Internal Services Department team with regional program officers, Quality and Learning Advisors and field delegates.  The guidelines recognize that a resilient community is one that possesses the physical, psychological, social, and

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American Red Cross report cover titled 'Guidebook on Creating Resilience Networks.' The photo shows an American Red Cross staff member wearing a name badge and radio, gesturing with both hands while speaking to a seated group of volunteers and community members indoors.

Guidebook on Creating Resilience Networks: American Red Cross

The Community Resilience Strategy (CRS) is designed to guide American Red Cross domestic staff in engaging their communities to work collaboratively to enhance community resilience and preparedness. The development of the strategy began with an in-depth look at the most recent academic research and practical applications of resilience work, both domestically and internationally. A group of

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GAIN – Global Adaptation Index

The ND-GAIN Country Index, developed by the University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN), provides a comprehensive measure of a country’s vulnerability to climate change and other global challenges, alongside its readiness to improve resilience. By combining these two dimensions, the Index offers a clear, data-driven snapshot of where countries stand in terms of

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Applying resilience thinking: Seven principles for building resilience in social-ecological systems

Over the past decades, few concepts have gained such prominence as  resilience, the capacity of a system to deal with change and continue to develop. There has been an explosion of research into ways to promote or undermine the resilience of  various systems, be it a landscape, a coastal area or a city. However, the multitude of suggested factors that enhance resilience has

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