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Emergency Response and Recovery

In addition to its direct emergency response work, CRS works to strengthen local institutions’ knowledge and experience in mounting and organizing responses related to providing food and materials for basic necessities, shelter and community infrastructure, and water and sanitation. Capacity strengthening in emergency response also includes developing rigorous systems such as supply chain, human resource and financial management. Partners include local communities, local churches, local and international non-governmental organizations, local governments and United Nations agencies. As a member of the Caritas Internationalis Federation, CRS also coordinates with other members during emergency responses.

For some of the tools and capacity strengthening materials used in increasing Emergency technical capacity, see below.

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  • Community Based Disaster Preparedness: A How-To Guide

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    Community Based Disaster Preparedness: A How-To Guide

    This guide explains how to implement community-based disaster preparedness programs (CBDP), with tools and recommendations for planning and implementation. The guide focuses on natural disasters such...
  • Communication Toolbox: Practical Guidance for Program Managers to Improve Communication With Participants and Community Members

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    Communication Toolbox: Practical Guidance for Program Managers to Improve Communication With Participants and Community Members

    The Communication Toolbox offers practical guidance for program managers who want to communicate more effectively with program participants and community members. To learn more about this resource...
  • MEAL in Emergencies

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    MEAL in Emergencies

    This resource pack offers practical advice about how to implement a system for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) in emergencies. It provides standards for MEAL in emergencies...

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