International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

IFRC
Switzerland
Non Governmental Organizations

Mission

IFRC is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Its mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. Often, these are victims of natural disasters, poverty brought about by socio-economic crises, refugees, and victims of health emergencies.

 

DRR activities

Disaster Reduction Goal

The sharp increase in the number of natural disasters worldwide in recent years has prompted IFRC to devote more attention to disaster preparedness activities. These aim to make National Societies and communities more aware of the risks they face, how to reduce their vulnerability, and how to cope when disaster strikes.

Making Cities Resilient Campaign Activities

IFRC is using a Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Tool in rural areas, which will be extended to urban areas in the future as recommended in essential number 3 of the campaign. IFRC promotes cooperation between Red Cross societies and municipalities expanding the 10 Essentials message from the campaign.

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Documents and publications
International Disaster Response Laws (IDRL) in Haiti: a study on the legal framework for the facilitation and regulation of international disaster response in Haiti

This report examines Haiti’s legal framework for facilitating and regulating international disaster assistance in the light of the IDRL Guidelines and the experience with the international response to the 2010 earthquake. It sets out recommendations for

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This report examines Haiti’s legal framework for facilitating and regulating international disaster assistance in the light of the IDRL Guidelines and the experience with the international response to the 2010 earthquake.
Documents and publications
After the storm: recovery, resilience reinforced - Final evaluation of the Cyclone Nargis operation in Myanmar, 2008-2011

This report analyses how target communities in Myanmar were able to recover from the Cyclone Nargis and become more resilient towards future hazards. There are seven aspects that are evaluated to assess the overall effectiveness of the Cyclone Nargis

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This report analyses how target communities in Myanmar were able to recover from the Cyclone Nargis and become more resilient towards future hazards.
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Disaster laws - discussion paper

This informal discussion paper provides an overview of the three sub-topics on disaster laws proposed for the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (International Conference), to be convened in Geneva, from 28 November to 1

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This informal discussion paper provides an overview of the three sub-topics on disaster laws proposed for the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (International Conference), to be convened in Geneva, from 28 November to
Documents and publications
IFRC annual report 2009

This document reports on the network's successes in disaster preparedness, response and recovery; health promotion; food security; development; gender equality; promotion of humanitarian principles and values; and its efforts to reduce stigma and

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This document reports on the network's successes in disaster preparedness, response and recovery; health promotion; food security; development; gender equality; promotion of humanitarian principles and values; and its efforts to reduce stigma and
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Building capacity in disaster risk management: lessons learned in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This document reports on a programme set up to reduce the risk of 'natural' disasters and help communities of the most flood-prone provinces in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to protect themselves, overcoming the effects of disasters, raising

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This document reports on a programme set up to reduce the risk of 'natural' disasters and help communities of the most flood-prone provinces in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to protect themselves, overcoming the effects of disasters, r
Documents and publications
Haiti - From sustaining lives to sustainable solutions: the challenge of sanitation

This publication tackles the long-term rebuilding of Haiti and specifically addresses the challenges in meeting the sanitation needs for the country in order to avoid the risk of a secondary disaster, in which the people who have survived the earthquake

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This publication tackles the long-term rebuilding of Haiti and specifically addresses the challenges in meeting the sanitation needs for the country in order to avoid the risk of a secondary disaster, in which the people who have survived the eart
Owner-Driven Housing Reconstruction Guidelines
Documents and publications
Disaster Recovery Guidance
Owner-Driven Housing Reconstruction Guidelines

The guidelines are for field practitioners planning and implementing housing reconstruction programmes. This includes members of shelter recovery/reconstruction operations such as programme managers, shelter delegates and construction delegates.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
The guidelines are for field practitioners planning and implementing housing reconstruction programmes. This includes members of shelter recovery/reconstruction operations such as programme managers, shelter delegates and construction delegates.
Documents and publications
Disaster management and risk reduction: strategy and coordination

Plan 2010-2011:

This paper presents the International Federation's disaster management (DM) and risk reduction global plan for 2010, which prioritize interventions and expected outcomes in the following sectors and areas: (i) community preparedness and

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Plan 2010-2011:

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Voluntary Commitments

The organization has no registered commitments.

The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

Contact information

http://www.ifrc.org
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+41 227304222
Fax:
+41 227330395