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This month, devastating #landslides struck the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea resulting in large-scale destruction and loss of lives. Changes in weather patterns have resulted in the occurrence of landslides in many regions of the world, making it crucial to strengthen mechanisms for early detection and prevention. It becomes necessary during such times to have practical knowledge for assistance, to maximize safety and ensure protection against harm. We here at Shelter Centre have compiled a variety of practical resources into a collection on our Humanitarian Library that includes guidance on the prevention, control and mitigation of landslides. Please access the collection by clicking the link below- https://lnkd.in/gSuezXvW #naturaldisasters #landslidesafety #landslideassistance #landslidepreparedness #disasterriskreduction

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, the focus is on #landrestoration, #desertification, and #droughtresilience for #GenerationRestoration. Here at Shelter Centre, we have developed a collection on Drought Early Warning Systems in the Context of Drought Mitigation and Preparedness, available on the Humanitarian Library. The collection includes guidelines, assessment reports and manuals on drought preparedness, management and assessment from organisations such as UN Convention to Combat Desertification, United Nations OCHA and Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp. Click the link below to view the collection - https://lnkd.in/gYBeZd7B

Hello, my name is Millicent Sewe, from Kenya! I started working at Shelter Centre in February. For the past month, #Kenya has been experiencing heavy rains resulting in severe #flooding in different parts of the country. The heavy rains have displaced thousands, destroyed homes, and significantly impacted agriculture and the economy. #ClimateChange and inadequate infrastructure have intensified the #EnvironmentalImpact and human impact of these floods. Counties affected severely by the #KenyaFloods include Nairobi, especially in low-income neighborhoods such as Mathare, Mukuru Kwa Jenga, and Kariobangi, other counties including West Pokot, Nakuru, Kiambu, Nyeri, Machakos, Mandera, Embu, Meru, Laikipia, Isiolo, Bomet, and Uasin Gishu. Communities, humanitarians and the government have been working together to provide immediate relief and develop long-term solutions for #DisasterRelief, #CommunityResilience, and #SustainableDevelopment. Immediate support and sustainable practices are essential to mitigate future disasters. Shelter Centre through the Humanitarian Library provides guidelines that will help guide you on approaching flood situations before, during and after. Here is the link to our collection of valuable resources on #FloodResilient Shelter Reconstruction, Retrofitting, and Repair Technical Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gHwZYa5f

"About 40,000 children have been displaced as a result of the severe flooding in #Afghanistan last week according to Save the Children International. #Climatechange #climateadaptation #resilience are key to reducing the impact and devastation from floods. Learning from past #climate related events can inform how #humanitarians prepare for the future. With an increase of flooding and other natural hazards around the world including in #Brazil #UAE #Indonesia #Kenya, all of us at Shelter Centre have compiled resources from International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC Oxfam IOM - UN Migration in our collection, 'Flood Resilient Shelter Case Studies and Reports', available over at the Humanitarian Library. Click the link below to view the collection: https://lnkd.in/gsg9WR5y

Hi everybody! My name is Alfonso Ochoa de Zabalegui, coming to you from the Netherlands! Having grown up in the Philippines and travelled all around South East Asia over the years, I've closely bonded with the environment and biodiversity. Unfortunately, I have also seen how they are affected by the growing effects of climate change. Putting my best foot forward to contribute, I've volunteered as a technical diver supporting coral planting and reef restoration with local NGOs in the Philippines. I joined Shelter Centre earlier this year to deepen my knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction and through the Humanitarian Library, I've found a wealth of resources that have inspired me to think of the many ways I can make a positive impact. Take a look at the collection: 'Disaster Risk Reduction: Multisectoral Guidance' over at the Humanitarian Library, with resources from United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC and Save the Children International, supporting both aid workers and local communities on how to respond and build back better in post-disaster contexts. Click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ezPjXbGr

Take a look at our updated collection, Integrating Gender in the Context of Conflict https://lnkd.in/eXh-_EWs where you will find guidelines, toolboxes, good practices, analytical documents, analysis reports and private sector research on #Gender and #Conflict, highlighting the impact of conflict-affected situations on gender in humanitarian settings. Current guidance comes from leading global organisations and institutions: Conciliation Resources, European Parliament, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), International Labour Organization, Saferworld, UNDP, UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), UN Women, USAID, The World Bank #gender #women #empowerment #peacebuilding Available on Humanitarian Library, supported by Shelter Centre The Humanitarian Library is dedicated to finding the best free technical guidance for humanitarian workers, making it accessible to everyone and in different languages. Please share! Image by Flickr Credit: UN Women/Serhii Korovainyi This image was built upon for this icon. https://lnkd.in/e6YGRAf

The 2024 World Health Organization theme for World Malaria Day is "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." Even today, malaria continues to impact and endanger the lives of people worldwide, especially those living in vulnerable conditions. In recognition of World Malaria Day, Shelter Centre acknowledges the need to support and strengthen mechanisms for malaria prevention and control globally. Please visit the Humanitarian Library collection on Malaria Response which contains toolkits and guidelines from organizations such as the World Health Organization, Malaria Consortium and The Alliance for Malaria Prevention.    https://lnkd.in/erZX8ft9 #MalariaPrevention #MalariaControl #WorldMalariaDay #GlobalHealth

Hi, it's Caroline Hanks from Shelter Centre here! Today is the final day of the DIHAD Organisation Conference and Exhibition in Dubai! This afternoon Steven Collet delivered a keynote address on "Increasing Needs and the Urgency to Build Better Bridges between Development and Humanitarian Aid". The humanitarian and development nexus informs key approaches to ensure long-term and sustainable aid addresses challenges and strengthens communities affected by conflict or disaster. The resources collated in the Humanitarian Library have been invaluable in my research on resilience building in post-disaster contexts. Take a look at our latest collections on humanitarian aid and sustainable development by clicking the link here: humanitarianlibrary.org #DIHAD #DIHAD20TH #HumanitarianAID #SustainableDevelopment

Hi, it's Navnitha Nair from Shelter Centre! This afternoon, a crucial discussion on "Humanitarian Diplomacy and Global Health Challenges" at the 20th edition of the DIHAD Organisation Conference will be hosted by Dr. Mukesh Kapila, Paul Bekkers and Dr. Nehal Hefny. The health sector has been at the forefront of humanitarian assistance in recent years as the world continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our collection, "Humanitarian response to refugees and migrants health" is now available at the Humanitarian Library, where you will find case studies and guidelines from humanitarians around the world responding to the world's urgent health crises. Click the link below for the full collection! https://lnkd.in/gkkckruG #DIHAD #DIHAD20th #HumanitarianAid #GlobalHealth #HumanitarianDiplomacy

Hi! It's Myah Johnson from Shelter Centre! My colleagues and I are much looking forward to Dr.Fabrizio Carboni, Najat Rochdi, Dr. Michael Koehler and Hon. Gennaro Migliore's session this afternoon on "Humanitarian Diplomacy - Access and Humanitarian Security" at DIHAD Organisation Conference in Dubai. Ensuring protection for vulnerable people is one of the foundations of shelter and settlements! Interested in the key discussions at DIHAD this week? Check out our collection, "Protection of IDPs and refugees", available now on the Humanitarian Library! It includes case studies on the world's most complex humanitarian situations, like the refugee crisis in Syria. Click the link below to find the full collection and browse more resources! https://lnkd.in/gFb_9RTJ #DIHAD #DIHAD20th #HumanitarianShelter #Shelter