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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 for generations, rooted in local knowledge and collective…

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 world in the 2023 World Risk Report. Some…

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, operationalization, and learning of shockprevention, response, and recovery systems, and when…

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 learning in our community conversations in the Philippines is…

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 Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013 necessitated urgent shelter and permanent housing solutions…

Overview Integrated risk management planning is crucial for sustainable development, with participatory planning focusing on safeguarding against new risks or enhancing existing ones. This resilience-planning manual aims to instill this approach in development and humanitarian planning practitioners…

Executive Summary The Enhancing Resilient Communities (ERC) Flagship Initiative (FI), launched by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) in the Philippines, exemplifies a strategic pivot towards a proactive resilience-building model that recognizes the…