How Young Salvadorans Are Preparing Communities for Disasters

This program helps young people to develop strategies for disaster risk reduction in El Salvador. The program increases community resilience in the face of natural disasters. It also expands opportunities for young Salvadorans, strengthening their motivation and potential to build a future within their own communities. Download the PDF (272 KB)

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Building Resilience: A Guide to Facilitating Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction in the Horn of Africa

This manual describes how to help communities implement disaster risk reduction activities. It was written for development workers and community-based organizations in the Horn of Africa, but practitioners can use it to implement activities around the world. Download the PDF (7.9 MB)

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Step-by-Step Guide to Shelter Construction: West Bengal Flood-Resistant Shelter Pilot Program

This construction guide describes how to build disaster-resistant shelters. Catholic Relief Services used this guide to build flood-resistant shelters in West Bengal. Download the PDF (1.1 MB)

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CRS in Burkina Faso: An Overview of Our Work

This fact sheet describes CRS' work in Burkina Faso. Our current programming in Burkina Faso includes the following areas: Food security and agriculture Emergency response Microsavings and credit Education Health and nutrition Download the PDF (499 KB)

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CRS in Liberia: An Overview of Our Work

This fact sheet describes CRS' work in Liberia. Our current programming in Liberia includes the following areas: Agriculture Emergency response Health HIV and AIDS Download the PDF (555 KB)

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