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Lessons from Community-Led Actions to Strengthen Disaster Resilience: A Case from Can Tho City, Viet Nam
By Huairou Commission, Life Centre, Asian Development Bank
This case study demonstrates the effective application of a community-based approach in Viet Nam to sustainably strengthen disaster resilience at the commune level. Using a multi-stakeholder process, priority community needs were identified, integrated into local government and line agency development plans, then implemented and monitored. The project is one of a number of similar pilots recently funded in Southeast Asia […]
Lessons from Community-Led Actions for Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Indonesia: A Case from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
By Huairou Commission, YAKKUM, Asiand Development Bank
The project demonstrated howa community-based approach empowered women in poor and low-income communities to take the lead in strengthening community disaster resilience. A process that continuously engaged local government and mapped out disaster risks affecting infrastructure, rural livelihoods, and natural resources were prioritized and integrated into formal village planning. Substantial progress was achieved in securing resources and […]
Huairou Commission’s Report to the Independent Panel
By Huairou Commission for Asia Development Bank
This report documents the history, modes and impact of UN Habitat engagement with the grassroots constituency facilitated by bilateral partnership between UN Habitat and Huairou Commission.
Huairou Commission’s Report to the Independent Panel
By Huairou Commission
This report documents the history, modes and impact of UN Habitat engagement with the grassroots constituency facilitated by bilateral partnership between UN Habitat and Huairou Commission.
Rural Women’s Empowerment in the Sustainable Development Era: Priorities, Partnerships, and Policy for Transformational Change
By Nicole Bohrer, Huairou Commission
This publication presents the outcomes of the 2015-2016 partnership between Huairou Commission and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to support the mobilization of rural women around the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Huairou Commission’s Report to the Independent Panel
By Huairou Commission / The Community Practitioners Platform for Resilience
This report documents the history, modes and impact of UN Habitat engagement with the grassroots constituency facilitated by bilateral partnership between UN Habitat and Huairou Commission.
Agriculture Practices in Drought Situation
By Huairou Commission / The Community Practitioners Platform for Resilience
Drought ridden villages in the Marathwada region of India are seeing a gradual change in addressing water scarcity and agriculture practices. Women leaders across the villages are taking the lead in introducing and scaling up innovative initiatives in sustainable agriculture livelihood focus on nutritious local foods for local consumption.
Accessing Technology and Information: Changing the Way of Agriculture Practices
By Huairou Commission / The Community Practitioners Platform for Resilience
It takes a while for community to shift from traditional way of livelihood practices to bring more income and changes in the community in a sustainable way. Efforts by Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), Women Federation and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Agriculture Universities paved the way for villages in the Marathwada region of India to […]
Cosecha de Agua de Lluvia
By Huairou Commission / La Plataforma de Practicantes Comunitarias para Resiliencia
Una de las soluciones para enfrentar el problema de la escasez de agua que pusieron en marcha las mujeres de las comunidades de Guatemala fue aprovechar de manera eficiente el agua de lluvia, siguiendo una tradición milenaria que se practica desde hace 5.000 años.
Seguridad Alimentaria a través de Bancales o Tablones Aéreos
By Huairou Commission / La Plataforma de Practicantes Comunitarias para Resiliencia
El objetivo de los bancales aéreos es que las mujeres que se dedican al trabajo dentro de las casas aprovechen este medio de producción para mejorar la seguridad alimentaria de su familia, por medio del consumo de las hortalizas o verduras cultivadas en ellos. Aparte, esta práctica les permite recibir algún ingreso a través de […]
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