Humanitarian Studies Programs: Disaster Management

This module provides a common starting point for understanding and discussing disasters, disaster management, and disaster preparedness as part of a National Society's mission, and discusses the potential scope of disaster preparedness measures.

This booklet is a new edition of VCA: a Federation Guide and shows some of the progress made in the use of VCA since the guide was first published in 1999. It illustrates how programmes can be better integrated with other projects so that they support each other. It also demonstrates how, through closer involvement with the community, many National Societies have been inspired and found renewed enthusiasm in their work to achieve the International Federation's mission.

This document is intended as a simple and practical guide for National Society staff and volunteers who wish to undertake a local-level VCA, as part of their community programming strategy.

This toolbox looks at different participatory investigative tools that can be used by National Society staff and volunteers to accomplish a successful VCA.

This guide serves as a working tool for disaster response staff from within National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the International Federation) working at local, national, regional and global levels.

The document explains the approach that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have undertaken regarding disaster risk reduction.

The paper outlines the work of the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The study assesses the future impact of climatic changes upon the frequency and severity of disasters and the implications for humanitarian response and preparedness

This publication highlights the threat from natural, environmental and technological hazards in an area of rising concern − urban settlements and cities of the future. It demonstrates even more amply our potential to combat these threats effectively.

This manual is designed to assist those concerned with preparing for emergencies at the local level. It explains what emergency preparedness is and how to achieve it in an effective, appropriate way.

The paper discusses the connection between early warning and early action.

The document contains conclusions of the Third International Conference on Early Warning.

The document is an assessment of capacities, gaps and opportunities towards building a comprehensive global early warning system for all natural hazards