Grassroots Disaster Action

Grassroots Disaster Action- Kasese and Mbale

Project Overview

This project focuses on enhancing community resilience by developing localised disaster preparedness and response strategies, focusing on capacity building and early warning systems.

Background

Uganda is increasingly experiencing natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts, exacerbated by climate change. Many communities lack the necessary resources and knowledge to prepare for and respond to these disasters effectively. Equiping grassroots communities with disaster risk reduction strategies is crucial for enhancing resilience and minimising the impact of such events.

Objectives

Community Training

Train 500 community members in disaster risk reduction techniques.

Grassroots Disaster Control Volunteers

Establish community-based volunteers in 10 exposed communities.

Ecosystem Restoration

Implement ecosystem and land restoration activities such as tree planting

Target

Exposed communities prone to natural disasters in Kasese and Mbale.

Expected Outcomes

Reduced Impact of Disasters

Through proactive community engagement and preparedness.

Strengthened Local Capacities

For emergency response and recovery.

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