Global Disaster Preparedness Center
gdpc@redcross.org
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![Red Cross Red Crescent Learning Network](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Website outlining the innovative learning initiatives of the IFRC including the Learning Platform and RedTalks. Red Cross Red Crescent Learning Network website http://www.ifrcmedia.org/blog/red-cross-red-crescent-learning/
Case Study
![Community risk assessments in integrated development – South Africa](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
A case study from a township in South Africa that participated in a research project that used community based risk assessments to inform development policies in local government. Their hope is that the research will make their community safer. One...
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![DRR training empowers girls – South Africa](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
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 ke...
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![A community manages its environmental resources in Nigeria](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
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 ...
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![Building Local Emergency Response and Disaster Mitigation committees – Lebanon](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Despite political challenges in Lebanon, disaster mitigation committees in Marjeyoun district are helping people prepare for disasters. Support was provided by World Vision Lebanon. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network ...
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![Why we must be prepared – Albania](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Case study about the impacts of the massive floods in Albania in December 2010 which are still vivid in the minds of people from Livade neighbourhood the next year, as they face ong-going needs and received little or no post-disaster assistance. One ...
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![Disaster risk reduction in schools – Romania](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
A case study of schools in Romania working partnership with government and civil society to promote disaster risk reduction activities for earthquake and flood protection. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disast...
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![One woman inspires others towards food security – Ethiopia](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
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 Glo...
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![Island school learns DRR – Maldives](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Case study on how one island school is helping the community prepare for disaster after the 2004 Tsunami devastated their original settlement. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction. GNDR, 2011. Isl...