Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN)
ADRRN is committed to promote coordination, information sharing and collaboration among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region.
Description
The Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) emerged after identifying a great need for Asian CSOs to work more closely together, share information and learn from each other. Since 2002, ADRRN has rapidly evolved from an awareness focused network to a regional voice in advocacy and capacity building issues as well. ADRRN is committed to promote coordination, information sharing and collaboration among CSOs and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region.
ADRRN’s forward-looking vision focuses on transforming Asia’s resilience, moving from the most vulnerable to the most resilient region. It aims to achieve this goal by 2030. Our focal areas are: Advocacy, accelerating the reach of CSOs and helping resolve policy gaps; Learning, training and capacity building; and Filtering, sharing knowledge and managing information.
ADRRN plan to achieve its mission by following three strategic objectives. First, is outreach by continuing to be a leading representative platform with increased outreach involving larger number of NGOs and local CSOs in the region. Second, is facilitate the effective implementation of global frameworks at the national and local level and facilitate disaster risk governance and enhance accountability. Third is enhancing the range of knowledge and practice on resilience.
As a result, ADRRN contributes with translating global frameworks into local level directions, fostering collaboration and partnership, amplifying local voices, enhancing capacity, strengthening accountability, and incentivizing innovation.
Did the Sendai Framework change or contribute to changes in your activities/organization? If so, how?
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction supports the promotion and enhancement of access to and the sharing of information, technologies and related services to support national and local measures for successful disaster risk reduction, as appropriate and in accordance with national laws. Furthermore, the Sendai Framework encourages mobilization through the coordination of existing networks at all levels and in all regions. The work of ADRRN is aligned with this spirit as well as with other key aspects of the Sendai Framework.
What led you to make this commitment/initiative?
What was your position before making this Voluntary Commitment / prior to the Sendai Framework?
ADRRN’s is motivated to move the Asia-Pacific region from being the most vulnerable to the most resilient region in the world. Currently, more than 50 international and national NGOs across 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region are part of the network.
ADRRN's bridging role could involve connecting local and international actors to learn more about each other’s ways of working and building long-term associations between organizations. More formally, it involves facilitating coordination between national networks and international actors.
ADRRN also offers assistance to international players in vetting and certifying local NGOs to help them identify suitable partners. It brings concerns of local CSOs to the attention of international humanitarian actors. It also plays a part in capacity building; training CSOs on the workings of international humanitarian agencies and familiarizing international organizations with the local context and challenges.
Deliverables and Progress report
Deliverables
Deliverables are the end-products of the initiative/commitment, which can include issuance of publications or knowledge products, outcomes of workshops, training programs, videos, links, photographs, etc.
An updated list of activities executed by members of ADRRN can be found in the link below.
In order to accelerate the implementation of its 2020 Strategies, ADRRN’s Executive Committee members have committed to the creation of ADRRN's Thematic Hubs. The Thematic Hubs of ADRRN are a set of key focal points who will promote, plan, and implement specific theme for ADRRN's strategic interest.
The Thematic Hubs will identify various opportunities for ADRRN in the theme they are in charge, and to lead in implementation of the plans.
Currently, the network has more than 50 members (international and national NGOs) across 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Our main aim is to promote coordination, information sharing and collaboration among NGOs and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region. ADRRN membership is open to national NGOs with headquarter in Asia-Pacific region and working in the field of climate change adaptation and disaster reduction and response.
All news related to our members can be found categorized by the types of programs:
- Advocacy
- Training
- Publication
- Response
Organizations and focal points
Implementing Organization(s)
Focal points
Partners
- Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya (Inc.)
- Huvadhoo Aid
- HAMI Association for Protection of Refugee Women and Children
- Forum Bangun Aceh
- Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance
- Community and Family Services International
- Community Initiative Society (CIS)
- Asian Local Leaders Organization for Humanitarian Aid
- Care Society
- Caritas Manila
- Center for Disaster Preparedness Foundation, Inc.
- Muslim Foundation for Culture and Development
- Community World Service Asia
- Doctors For You
- Dwip Unnayan Songstha
- Dhaka Community Hospital Trust
- Community Development Association
- Community Research & Development Organization
- Organization for Building Community Resources
- Coordination of Afghan Relief
- Humanitarian Forum Indonesia
- Poorvanchal Gramin Vikas Sansthan
- Soka Gakkai International
- Pattan Development Organisation
- Friends Service Council Nepal
- National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, the
- MERCY Malaysia
- YAKKUM Emergency Unit member of ACT Alliance
- Participatory Development Initiative
- RedR - India
- Save the Earth Cambodia
- Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust
- New World Hope Organization
- Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal
- Organization for Development Education
- All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
- Indonesian Society for Disaster Management
- HOPE worldwide
- Sustainable Environmental and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
- Development Workshop France
- Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Center
- National Society for Earthquake Technology - Nepal
