Interactive Resource
and Training Centers
MERCY Malaysia
Risk stems from lack of awareness. In the post-tsunami context,
wherein a large number of lives as well as livelihoods, houses,
and resources were lost, rebuilding begins on a completely new
foothold. It becomes critical, therefore, to disseminate knowledge
to the community likely to be affected or already affected by
a disaster. More..
Eco-Village Program
Sarvodaya , Srilanka
Eco-villages are urban or rural communities of people who strive
to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact
way of life. Intentional ecovillages are sustainable communities
where people strive to achieve more viable lifestyles.
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SWAYAM - Micro Credit Program
SEEDS, India
The role of micro finance is certainly to re-establish livelihoods;
however, the impact should be such that developed products and
services ought to address the underlying cause of vulnerability.
In the context of post-disaster rehabilitation, development strategies
and not merely relief becomes an integral requirement.
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