Citizens’ Disaster Response Center’s (CDRC) disaster preparedness and mitigation services integrate capability-building activities that range from disaster management to organizational management trainings, workshops, and planning sessions. Below are the educational services offered by CDRC and described according to their objectives, content, and methods. 1. Community-Based Disaster Management Training (CBDM) The Philippines is a disaster-prone country and therefore needs stronger, disaster-resilient...
Ilocos Center for Research, Empowerment and Development (ICRED)
Established in 2009, the Ilocos Center for Research, Empowerment and Development (ICRED) is a non-governmental organization that works directly with communities regarding disaster risk reduction management and food security. Our four main desks are (1) training and organizing, (2) research and advocacy, (3) relief and rehabilitation, and (4) projects. The ICRED is a Regional Center of the Citizens’ Disaster Response...
Photo Gallery: Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) aftermath
Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) lashed over Metro Manila and parts of Luzon after it made landfall near the boundary of Aurora and Quezon Saturday morning, September 26. The following day, CDRC immediately conducted a Disaster Needs and Capacities Assessment. These photos were taken around Metro Manila during the rapid assessment conducted by the CDRC team.
Video: Community-Based Disaster Management (CBDM)
CDRC started the concept of Community-Based Disaster Management in 1984, long before it became a by-word in development circles. This video presentation features CBDM and its different components.