For the International Federation and National Societies worldwide, community-based early warning is an essential element of disaster risk reduction. Early warning helps to mitigate loss of life and property and to reduce economic losses. By strengthe...

Story of Vincent Paul, a beneficary of Rwandan Red Cross on how he improved his livelihood. 

The World Disasters Report 2009 focuses on disaster risk reduction under the title Early Warning Early Action.  The report emphasizes the need to invest in a culture of prevention. Early action is portrayed as an investment for the future, and far m...