Since the December 2013 ash eruption of the Chaparratique Volcano in El Salvador, the communities located at its base have been working hard to reestablish themselves and recover from the shocks and stresses caused by the event. Today, these communit...

In Costa Rica, drivers of vulnerability such as unplanned population growth, poor distribution and use of land, and the mountainous and steeply sloping terrain have led to great ecological imbalances. One of the consequences is devastating flooding w...

ONE PERSON EVERY SECOND: According to a new study, natural disasters displace one person a second. Take a look into the growing trend displacing millions of people.   Watch the short video by following the link below. Video Link Natural Disasters Di...