Year: 2019
Project Duration: 09 Months
Objective:
Formation of Community based Disaster Defense Committees (DDCs) who are trained in basic evacuation drills, first aid, and are able to lead early warning efforts in their communities
- Linking DDCs with local authorities and other district level disaster management institutions for coordination, and timely and effective response to disasters.
Result:
Disaster Defense Committees formed in Muzaffarabad with 10 Village Disaster Defense Committees, 4 UC Disaster Defense Committees, 1 Tehsil Disaster Defense Committees and 1 District Disaster Defense Committees;
- Basic Vulnerability/Hazard and Capacity Profiles developed for each district
- DDCs trained on basic first response to disasters
- DDC communication mechanism for emergency response developed
- DDC evacuation strategy and plan developed for each district
- DDC forum with skills and improved capacity for disaster response
- Role of women made part of DDC
Major Activities undertaken:
Location: District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Project Cost: 4.6 Million
Donor: Ambassador’s Fund Grant Program (AFGP)
