Collective action is essential for providing both the range and quantity of support needed to protect communities before, during, and after hazard events and other threats.
Assess risks
Each community faces risks or threats that are specific to its own environment and context. To promote safety, health, and well-being, it often makes sense to identify the top risks and focus on those risks first. Resources Asses risk at community…
Fundraise Locally
To help communities around the world to strengthen their resilience, fundraising and other approaches to local resourcing are essential tools to start and sustain local resilience-building activities and to encourage further investment from local government and the private sector.
Learn from games
Games are a great way to rapidly gain learning and experience. They can help local officials and community leaders experience the impacts of climate change and other scenarios; understand the value of forecasts, insurance, and other tools; and enhance their overall…
Learn First Aid
Almost 16,000 people die from injuries around the world every single day. While homes are often perceived as safe places, this is where 80 percent of accidents occur. Learning First Aid is one of the most critical steps individuals can…
Engage Youth
Young people play an active role in creating, maintaining, and rebuilding the social fabric of societies. In disasters, crises and conflict settings, young people have demonstrated the potential to build bridges across communities, work together, introduce new innovations, and engage at…