InterAction

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Mission

InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international non-governmental organizations focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people. Collectively, InterAction’s more than 190 members work in every developing country. Members meet people halfway in expanding opportunities and supporting gender equality in education, health care, agriculture, small business, and other areas.

DRR activities

Policies and Programmes in DRR

InterAction's DRR Working Group promotes mainstreaming of DRR among its international NGO membership and the broader humanitarian community.

Disaster Reduction Focal Point(s)

Abby Bruell

Websites

http://www.interaction.org
http://www.interaction.org/files/FABB%202013_Sec14_DisasterRiskReduction.pdf

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.

Latest additions

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Hazards

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News

2 February 2024

Environmental management in humanitarian responses

While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate change is increasing in urgency.

Publication

2 February 2024

Effective humanitarian responses require collaborative environmental management: The approach in Cox's Bazar

This report underscores the importance of a multisectoral environmental management group established early in the crisis and aims to shed light against uncoordinated efforts that can lead to maladaptation.

Publication

29 December 2021

Roadmap for research: A collaborative research framework for humanitarian shelter and settlements assistance

The lack of systematic research in the humanitarian sector—particularly in shelter and settlements assistance—sheds light on the need for stronger relationships between humanitarian actors, research institutions, and donors to bring greater understanding of the experiences at the forefront of a crisis.

Publication

7 October 2019

Disaster and climate related displacement and migration

More extreme weather and other adverse effects linked to climate change are increasingly affecting displacement and migration and undermining human security.

Publication

13 March 2015

Achieving impact where it matters: a joint statement by civil society coalitions on the implementation of the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction

This join statement by Civil Society Coalitions outlines the commitments that governments and civil society organizations should make to ensure that policies are translated into meaningful solutions at the local level.

News

3 July 2014

Second annual FedEx award for innovations in disaster preparedness

InterAction and FedEx are pleased to announce Second Annual FedEx Award for Innovations in Disaster Preparedness to recognize an innovative intervention that reduces communities’ vulnerability to hazards or natural disasters and increases their capacity to prevent or cope with such adverse events...

Publication

18 December 2013

Disaster risk reduction: policy brief

This brief addresses disaster risk reduction (DRR) as a priority in order to curb the rising cost of humanitarian assistance and economic loss, while also protecting long-term development investments.

News

26 November 2013

FedEx award for innovations in disaster preparedness

InterAction, in alliance with FedEx, launched 'The FedEx Award for Innovations in Disaster Preparedness' to recognize an innovative intervention that reduces communities’ vulnerability to hazards or natural disasters and increases their capacity to prevent such adverse events. Through this award, InterAction and FedEx aim to promote and share innovative ideas on how to improve disaster preparedness...