Upcoming Events
Workshop on Promoting community-based disaster risk reduction
Promoting community-based disaster risk reduction, CCA and emergency response for older people and
other vulnerable groups in ASEAN and Japan to be held by HelpAge International on 15-19 October 2012. For more information, please see the brochure.
Overall objective:
To share best practices and agree action points for promoting disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and emergency response among vulnerable groups by working through community-based institutions of older people in ASEAN countries and Japan.
Specific objectives:
- Practical experience shared by civil society organisations in other ASEAN countries in how to strengthen community-based Older People's Associations so they can enhance protection from disasters for vulnerable groups
- Greater understanding of Japan's community-level experience in preparing and responding to disasters affecting older people and other vulnerable groups
- Technical knowledge of DRR and its implementation from regional experts to contribute to ASEAN's goal of Building Disaster-Resilient Nations and Safer Communities in Asia/Pacific
- Common language and concepts in discussing CCA/DRR in developing countries within the HelpAge Regional Network of organisations, expanded to include participation from Japan
- Increased capacity on working with older people in emergency response focussing on their resourcefulness and vulnerabilities.
- A publication to disseminate the conclusions and lessons of the workshop, with acknowledgement of the Japan Foundation's support
Please download DRR flyer at: http://www.dpiap.org/news/pdf/DRR_Workshop_flyer_12_08_30.pdf
Please download DRR registration from at: http://www.dpiap.org/news/doc/DRR_Registration_form_12_08_30.doc
Additional Information
Country: Timor-Leste
Website: N/A
Email: usa@helpageasia.org
Phone: N/A
Contact Person: N/A
Source: Usa Khiewrord
When: 30/8/2012
