06 Aug 2015
Volunteers are our most valued resource. They bring local knowledge and contacts, know the language, customs and operating environments, as well as bring a wide range of skills and capacities to rapidly scale up activities when needed, and sustain th...
Tags: Guidance material
05 Feb 2015
Abstract: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) has negative impacts on physical and mental health. Health care settings provide a unique opportunity to identify VAWG survivors, provide critical support services, and prevent future harm. Ample stud...
Tags: Guidance material, Report, Hurricane / Typhoon / Cyclone, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Women and Gender in Disaster Management
27 Oct 2013
The process outlined in the Guide is broad-based, recognizing that drought creates problems that go beyond the scope of what water suppliers alone can address. Worksheets and other exercises can help communities see how drought has affected water sup...
Tags: Guidance material, Drought, Public Awareness and Public Education, Wildfire