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In Bangladesh, Concern Worldwide organized an intensive training program on disaster and climate risk management for Concern's Urban Green Graduation Programme (UGGP) at the Concern Worldwide office on 22-23 April and 28-29 April in Dhaka. This training is an initiative of capacity building for the staff and partners who are working in urban settings, focusing on disaster and climatic issues.
Climate change and disasters are impacting people who are living in poor urban communities. With a focus on addressing the impact of disasters and climate change on urban households and migrants, particularly in Dhaka, the UGGP programme underscores the importance of integrating disaster risk management into its operations.
Aiming to strengthen the capacities on disaster and climate resilience, the training engaged over 50 participants from the Concern’s Partners: NariMaitree, the Social and Economic Enhancement Programme (SEEP), and the Climate Urban Programme (CUP). The training participants were engaged in interactive sessions through various participatory methods such as brainstorming, role-plays, and group discussions over two batches. Different topics were discussed on disaster resilience, including humanitarian principles, disaster management models, and the structure of Bangladesh's disaster management framework.
Humanitarian Project Coordinator facilitating training session
Humanitarian Project Coordinator of Concern Worldwide along with the representative of Partner Organization facilitated the training emphasising on practical understanding and application of disaster management principles. In addition, the formation and roles of Ward Disaster Management Committees (WDMCs), as well as awareness and preparedness for major urban hazards like earthquakes, fires, and waterlogging etc were discussed in the sessions.
The training initiative marks a step in strengthening Concern Worldwide's efforts towards disaster resilience and sustainable urban development, aligning with its overarching goal of saving lives and reducing suffering in crisis-affected regions.
Concern’s humanitarian identity is central to the organization’s work
and mandate to prioritize the capacity to respond quickly and effectively to
emergencies. In line with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Concern
strives to put communities and people affected by crises at the centre of its
program.