Map communities

Map communities

Maps play an essential role in understanding communities and the risks they face. Too many places in the world however are not yet accurately mapped. For examples, the lack of detailed maps for West Africa posed a problem during the 2014…

Problem-Solve Locally

Problem-Solve Locally

Local design and problem-solving are essential tools for ensuring that resilience solutions address local contexts and needs and build on local contexts. Even for solutions being adapted from elsewhere, local design can provide an important opportunity to shape and adapt…

Fundraise Locally

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.

Engage Youth

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…

Build safer

Build safer

A key to protecting yourself and communities from disasters and other threats is having safe shelter, whether it be at home, work, or school. Resources QSAND – Quantifying Sustainability in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters (BRE, IFRC) Natural and Nature-Based…