In poorer countries, people often do not have the means to prepare for natural disasters. We strengthen the self-help capacities of the population in regions that are particularly often affected by disasters. The better prepared people are for an emergency, the better they will be able to extricate themselves from the crisis afterwards.
The keyword in disaster risk management is "resilience" and describes the ability of people to withstand crises. We strengthen this resilience through various measures.
Help supports those affected, for example, by training them in earthquake-resistant construction techniques and in the production of high-quality building materials. We also set up preparedness committees and train members on how to behave during and after a disaster. We also set up early warning systems so that the population is informed directly in case of an emergency.
