PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Training and Course Development

The Center conducts courses on Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation, Emergency Response, Risk Assessment (Hazard, Capacity and Vulnerability Assessment) Training Management, Project Development Monitoring and Evaluation in Disaster Situations, Emergency Health, Gender Considerations in Disasters, Evacuation Center Management, and Organizational Development and Disaster Response Organizations

Networking and Advocacy

The Center works with non-government and people's organizations, church groups, academe and government agencies. It advocates policies favorable to the interest of the disadvantaged groups and vulnerable communities.

Research and Publication

The Center looks into issues, practices and newly evolving concepts related to disasters and development through studies and researches. Findings are used to complement training services and advocacy.

The gap between the layman and technical experts is bridged through the production of popular education and preparedness materials.

Interactive Learning

The Center organizes fora, discussion groups and exchanges to encourage and facilitate learning on disaster risk management.

Consultancies on DM Related Subjects

The Center provides consultancy services on the community-based development oriented disaster risk management and capacity building of disaster response organizations.