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| RDRS
in Disaster Response |
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| Background
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Born out of humanitarian work in 1971 (War
of Independence). |
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Continuous involvement over the last 29
years. |
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Active participation
in national disaster responses to flood,
cyclone, drought (1985, 1991, 1988, 1998
etc). |
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Disaster response combined with early warning. |
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| Approach
and Capacity |
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Fold-out structure with ability to respond
quickly. |
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Maintains specialised
coordination unit (Environment & Disaster
Preparedness Co-ordination Unit). |
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Emphasis on community capacity-building/mobilisation
and awareness. |
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Reliance on experience. |
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Special focus on women and children. |
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Networking with NGOs
and 260 Union Federations (associations
of disadvantaged Groups). |
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Maintain close co-operation with Government/Local
Agencies. |
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| Initiatives
in Disaster Response |
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4 large community-based
disaster preparedness projects (1995-2002
with ECHOsupport -each one year). |
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Maintain emergency
relief/stock enabling rapid and appropriate
response (with NCA support). |
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3-year disaster preparedness project with
CARE/USAID. |
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Integration of disaster preparedness in
the core development programme. |
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Organisational capacity-building
(radio, boats, solar lamp, grainstores,
ground raising, staff development). |
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Increased networking
and coordinating (ACT International, AZEECON,
NIRAPAD/CARE Bangladesh, ADAB, Disaster
Forum, Disaster Management Bureau, and others). |
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Linkage with other similar organisations. |
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Relief assistance to
disaster victims people beyond the normal
RDRS' target group and working area. |
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Clear policy and strategy for disaster response. |
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| Future Challenges |
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Developing
and sustaining disaster preparedness capacity
for both community and organisation. |
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Responding to needs for relief assistance. |
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Mobilising funding for emergency appeals. |
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Institutionalising disaster response at
local/grassroots level. |
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Combating the effect of river erosion, inlcuding
commissioning extensive field research. |
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Responding to disaster impact in critical
health emergency. |
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Effective cooperation with local government
authorities. |
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Expanding involvement
to inlcude other risk maagement elements
(violence/conflict, HIV/AIDS, road accidents). |
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