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A case study on the destruction and redbuilding of a single families shelter after cylclone Sidr.
The coastal regions of Bangladesh are hit by cyclones regularly. The country has evolved, in the face of repetitious calamities, a disaster preparedness programme. The major response to cyclones...
Construction of shelters along vulnerable coastal areas is one of the important cyclone mitigation measures. These guidelines address conditions in the north Bay of Bengal, where storm surge...
A one day workshop was held in Barisal Bangladesh on 7th February 2008. The workshop was funded by IFRC with support from the shelter working group in Barisal. The workshop was attended by over 90...
PASSA is a participatory method of awareness-raising around safe shelters. Its purpose is to provide communities with tools for improving their living environments, offering a step-by-step method...
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of humanitarian responses where cash has been used to help facilitate shelter & housing reconstruction. To encourage a broader...
One week after the SIDR cyclone, Solidarités carried out a first three weeks assessment focused on water and sanitation aspects in Mathbaria Thana, Barisal District. Since the 1st of December 2007...
School safety and education are both key to reducing the impact of disasters. The role of education in reducing disaster risks is enshrined in all global commitments and frameworks. Foremost among...
An update from the United Stated Agency for International Development about the investments in humanitarian activities related to shelter and settlements. It describes among other things the...
While there have been successful initiatives towards improving the performance of new construction by incorporation of appropriate designs, cost-effective flood-resistant techniques and building...