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In the Philippines, communities are often the first responders when disasters strike. Many of these communities, particularly in coastal and rural areas, have practiced their own anticipatory actions...

The Philippines faces a complex landscape of recurring hazards such as tropical cyclones, flooding, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, and was identified as the most disaster-affected country in...

The Flagship Initiative is revolutionizing community engagement in humanitarian assistance in the Philippines, as explained by engagement specialists Carino "Rock Rock" Antequisa and Rhinadel Canete...

What exactly is the Flagship Initiative? The flagship initiative, spanning three years (2023-2025) in the Philippines as well as in Colombia, Niger and South Sudan, aims to enhance the humanitarian...

Introduction and problem statement ERC Flagship Initiative’s theory of change posits that when communities in all their diversity, are empowered and actively participate in the design,...

Introduction and problem statement “The Flagship initiative aspires to connect the voices of disaster survivors who possess inherent capacities, strength and resolve to be resilient. What we are...

Introduction This case analysis explores different living conditions and levels of community involvement between residents of permanent shelters in Tacloban City. The devastating impact of Typhoon...

As humanitarian needs continue to grow, more effort has to be placed on prevention, strengthening community engagement and resilience building to better address present and future shocks. Between...