Disasters

According to the Secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, a disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on strengthening institutional arrangements, examples of public awareness programs, and others that support disaster risk mitigation and response.

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Disasters Resources

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Jan-Mar 2012)

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Seventh Quarter, January-March 2012, saw continued violence in Darfur. Fighting was reported between government and rebel forces as well as between different tribes in South and North Darfur. The kidnapping of an international staff member, a UK citizen, in broad daylight in Nyala in early...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

West Africa - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to West Africa (09-30-2011)

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a map showing USAID/OFDA Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs in West and North Africa.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

East Asia and the Pacific - Newsletter: January/February FY 2011

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA disaster response in the East Asia and Pacific Region for January and February 2011.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

East Asia and the Pacific - Newsletter: October/November FY 2011

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA disaster response in the East Asia and Pacific Region for October and November 2010.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

East Asia and the Pacific - Newsletter: April FY 2010

Published: 
April 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA disaster response in the East Asia and Pacific Region for April 2010.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

East Asia and the Pacific - Newsletter: January FY 2010

Published: 
January 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA disaster response in the East Asia and Pacific Region for January 2010.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Chad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
October 8, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 10/08/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

Sudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (09-30-2009)

Published: 
September 30, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 09/30/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Chad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
September 25, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 09/25/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #11, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
September 17, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 09/17/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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