Catalog of Assessment Methodologies
This document provides an overview of different assessment methodologies. It is not a comprehensive list and only provides a snapshot of commonly used methodlogies.
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The Arab League and DRR work in the MENA region
The Arab League: The League of Arab States, or Arab League, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic speaking or where Arabic is an official language. The League’s main goal is to “draw closer the relations between member States and co-ordinate collaboration between them, to safeguard their independence and sovereignty, and
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The African Union and DRR work in the Middle East
The African Union: The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was founded in 1963, with the objectives “to promote the unity and solidarity of African states; coordinate and intensify their cooperation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of Africa; safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States; rid the continent of
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The Gulf Cooperation Council and DRR work in the MENA region
The Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a “political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. The GCC was established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May 1981. The purpose of the GCC is to achieve unity among its members based on
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UNISDR’s DRR work in the MENA region:
UNISDR’s mandate: UNISDR was established in 1999 as a dedicated secretariat to facilitate the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN agency for ISDR). UNISDR’s mandate has been defined by a number of United Nations General Assembly Resolutions, the most notable of which is “to serve as the focal point in the United
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Photo Report: Red Cross Carries Out a Zika Awareness Campaign in Gungulung
After the Ministry of Health in Belize recently recorded new cases of Zika, the Red Cross carried out a zika awareness campaign in the Gungulung community. The Belize Red Cross led the intervention, with support from representatives of the American, Bahamas, Guyana, Jamaica Red Crosses and the IFRC. Volunteers from Seattle University also took part
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Conoce los participantes del programa Oportunidades de Beneficio Económico en Belice
Las comunidades al norte de Belice poseen fuentes de ingresos económicos bastante limitados, enfocados principalmente en la industria de la caña de azúcar y en algunas ocasiones la pesca de mar o río. La Cruz Roja Americana trabaja en conjunto con la Cruz Roja de Belice para diversificar los métodos de ingreso en estas
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Universal Aid Apps: Caribbean Goutee Comic
Goutee is an easily shareable comic strip that shows a short glimpse into the life of our hero, Goutee. From floods to earthquakes, burns to broken bones and everything in between, Goutee can overcome all obstacles with his companions, the First Aid and Hazard apps. These Apps allow him to access tools he would not
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Construyendo la resiliencia en comunidades aledañas al volcán Chaparrastique
La comunidad Hércules es una de las 5 comunidades que se ubican en las faldas del volcán Chaparrastique, en el departamento de San Miguel en El Salvador. El 29 de diciembre de 2013 el volcán expulsó una columna de humo y ceniza, afectando los municipios cercanos. Los miembros de la comunidad que se acuerdan de
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Estas son las caras de la resiliencia: El Salvador
El voluntariado es uno de los principios fundamentales de la Cruz Roja. Nuestro trabajo depende del excelente trabajo de los voluntarios y las voluntarias de la Cruz Roja, quienes apoyan nuestros programas y acciones. Por esto, nos gustaría presentar a nuestros voluntarios y líderes comunitarios que trabajan con el proyecto RITA (Resiliencia en las Américas
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