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As the prevalence of disasters and their economic costs increase worldwide—with the poor bearing a disproportionate share of the hardship—there remains a lack of political will to take measures to lessen their impact.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US Related: [Cities] [Aid] [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 responders—often in difficult and chaotic conditions—to save lives. Then the momentous task of rebuilding begins.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US Related: [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.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US Related: [Development] [Emergency Relief] [Poverty] [Civil Society] Image: Modeling Earthquake Damage © U.N. Centre for Regional Development
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