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As the prevalence of disasters and their economic costs increase worldwidewith the poor bearing a disproportionate share of the hardshipthere remains a lack of political will to take measures to lessen their impact.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Aid] [Cities] [Emergency relief] [Poverty] [Environment] Image: Floods and Mudslides from Tropical Storm Stan Killed Hundreds Across Central America in Mid-October © Mercy Corps
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After disasters strike, the first priority is coordinating respondersoften in difficult and chaotic conditionsto save lives. Then the momentous task of rebuilding begins.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Development] [Aid] [Emergency relief] [International cooperation] [Poverty] [Microcredit] [ICT] [Civil society] Image: Damaged Boats in the Village of Ban Naem, Thailand © Yoshi Shimizu / IFRC
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With renewed global attention on reducing the risks posed by disasters, there are many innovative programs that are already working around the world.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Development] [Emergency relief] [Poverty] [Civil society] Image: Modeling Earthquake Damage © U.N. Centre for Regional Development
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