People living in developing countries are more likely to be affected by natural disasters than developed countries. OFDAR strives to respond to communities affected by disasters and deliver assistance to them for both the short and long-term.
The poor are the most physically, economically, socially and environmentally vulnerable to disasters. Disasters can destroy lives, national economies and development programs alike, setting back years of progress.
OFDAR works together with our partners to help communities before, during and after the headlines. We believe it is important to not only react quickly and provide assistance in the event of an emergency, but to also take steps to identify, assess and reduce the risks the poor face from future disasters.
Our activities aim to decrease the risk to communities, their livelihoods, lives and property, and are conducted at local, countrywide and regional levels. These include community, non-governmental organizational and countrywide drills for preparedness and adaption practices to prepare and reduce vulnerability.
