The BDRC Learning Circle

Training on Emergency Assessment and Response Planning

Rigorous Module Preparation for DRR Course

10-day Intensive DRR Course for Community Practitioners

Engagement with government-lead agencies and negotiators on climate risks and climate change.

Collaboration on Climate Risk Assessments

Policy Advocacy (SNAP and the DRM Bill)

Collaboration in the Pilot Project Implementation (Case of SAM Ipil and PhilRice)

Background

•Came about as response to need expressed by partners working with disaster-stricken communities

•Mounting demand for disaster response and preparedness as a result of more frequent and more intense disasters

•Non-DMP partners having no choice but to respond


Evolution of the BDRC Learning Circle

I. Meeting of Christian Aid Partners working in Disaster-Prone Areas

Practical and humble intentions:
–Compare notes and learn from each other
–Create mutual support mechanism: joint rapid disaster assessment teams

Identification of further knowledge and skills gaps

Process led to recognition of need to link up with scientific/research/technology institutions


II. Community-Based Organizations Meet Scientific and Research Organizations on Disaster

Leveling-off understanding on disaster risk reduction

Validation of information

Sharing each others needs

Identification of policy issues

Planning joint activities


III. Regular BDRC Learning Circle Sessions

The Learning Circle meets at least twice a year. However, because of jointly planned activities, they are actually able to meet more often.

Now formed clusters for deepening exchange and learning around specialized DRR issues: urban, coastal.