What is the one thing that you would say at the global Platform?
Network Members responded to the question 'what is the one thing you would say to the Global Platform' with words and images
Madagascar
For better success of "DRR" - to do this, we must strengthen the partnership between the various stakeholders to exchange experiences and increase the resources allocated to the implementation of DRR to reach more communities and have a palpable impact in the community base.
Noro Hasina Ratsimbazafy
Kyrgyzstan
We would like to say: To better integrate DRR into all level of domestic and international policies, especially in development related programmes and allocate necessary resouces for their implementation.
Talant
fixing the world - Uruguay
Egypt
It is important at all times to maintain positive relations with Global Platform through coordination and consultations
Everyone has the right to the protection from the Emergency and Crises of human made
The security, good health and safety of our children are a prime responsibility of our organization.
Awny Saber Mohamed
Burundi
What would you say or call for?:
A call for partnerships
Sentence: We believe the foundation for disaster reduction must be built on the local communities proposals.
Cyprien NTAHOMVUKIYE
Guetemala
Hi Terry, we'll send you a presentation of the mudslide in Panabaj canton, municipality of Santiago Atitlan, department of Solola, Guatemala. It is in English, I think it is important to take into account that even the people affected by landslides in this area are still recovering from the trauma and psychological impact.
The appropriations in this presentation belong to ADECAP, a local effort that is formed in the context of reconstruction (2005-2007). As far I know this institution has faced political pressures. Some of its members were threatened with death and opted to seek refuge elsewhere.
This presentation is therefore a tribute to an indigenous people who suffered a fatal mudslide that shocked the entire country.
Panabaj is the symbol of the latest tragedy in Guatemala: Storm Stan.
After the mudslide at Panabaj, Guetemala
Panabaj powerpoint presentation (download by right-clicking)
Mario Morales
Uruguay
Views from the Frontline has been very important to us, a Social Organization who wants to contribute to disaster reduction in our territory. We have learned that it is next to people where we must be, to work to reduce disaster risks, listen to their voices, not only need bread, they also need to decide which is the path they want to walk.
Graciela Salaberri
lluvia feliz - 'happy rain' - Uruguay
Huairou Commission and Groots International
"Grassroots women's organizations and networks have consistently demonstrated that their resilience- building priorities and practices represent pro-poor disaster risk reduction.
Thus it is vital that their constributions and public roles are formally recognized and resourced wtihin national and regional DRR programs, by establishing clear standards, operational frameworks and resources for engaging grassroots women's organizations in driving the demand for pro-poor DRR programs.
Without active engagement of grassroots women's organizations in disaster prone areas it is not possible to implement gender as a cross-cutting element in the HFA."
Suranjana Gupta
India
“ change of approach to Disaster management, from response oriented to preparedness oriented, is required”
- capacities need to be built at the top (official level) for proper framing and implementation of policies. Only after capacity and sensitivity at the top is built, one can hope for developing capacities at the bottom.
- DRR needs to be integrated into development.
- DRR needs to be made a part of poverty alleviation programs.
Sumeet
El Salvador
Review on the Global Platform:
"The adoption of frameworks, regulations and policies are not an end in itself, therefore not a guarantee of effective disaster risk reduction that is exposed to the most disadvantaged population, Processes of information, organization, social auditing and challenge to governments are needed for its implementation.
Luis Romano
Nigeria
Please add this picture to the underlined quote.
"A destruction, an annihilation that only man can provoke, only man can prevent."
Otu, Uwem Robert.
Collapsed bridge, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Kenya
We would like to see communities and their organizations empowered to participate, represent and negotiate local level DRR planning and implementation.
Looked at in another way, we would like to see strong local government (with the active participation of local communities) that is able to influence provincial and national government policies and implementation mechanisms.
John
USA/Nepal
"No regrets! Let's protect the investments in our communities and SCALE up DRR activities now!" You can use any pictures in this case study but my favorite is one towards the end with a little girl in a flowered top putting up an IEC poster.
Link to Nepal case study - right-click to download
Susan Romanski
