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Surviving climate change – Hilda’s story
This is the story of Hilda. Hilda lives in rural Zimbabwe and her community was devastated by Cyclone Idai. Read about how Hilda worked to rebuild her community and watch her short video.
India Covid crisis: Vulnerable frontline workers hit hard by virus
As India battles a devastating second wave of Covid-19, frontline workers including those working in overwhelmed mortuaries and burial sites, and women domestic workers caring for people with the
Characteristics of a disaster resilient community
Setting out the many different elements of resilience, this report shows what a ‘disaster-resilient community’ might look like, and provides some ideas about how to progress towards increased
Safety with dignity
This manual provides practical guidance for NGO field staff across a wide range of sectors on how to integrate a community-based protection approach into programmes
Climate Change Knows No Borders
An analysis of climate-induced migration, protection gaps and the need for solidarity in South Asia
Women's Leadership in Resilience
Changing weather patterns and rising temperatures are increasing the likelihood and severity of disasters, while the risks of violent conflict, human and animal epidemics, environmental degradation
The wrong model for resilience
The G7-backed African Risk Capacity (ARC) drought insurance policy was an experiment that failed Malawi, and in particular its women, in the face of a drought that need not have become a disaster. The
Not what she bargained for?
This report outlines recommendations to governments, UN agencies and NGOs on to support gender work and the specific steps that CARE International and ActionAid will make to support wider efforts.
A day of catastrophe for the Palestinian people
I am writing while deeply troubled about recent developments in Palestine, while dozens of peaceful protesters and civilians are attacked and killed in Gaza; while US President Donald Trump, instead
