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USAID recognises excellence in disaster risk reduction

Source(s): United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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On October 17, 2011, USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) recognized two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for excellence in disaster risk reduction programming. USAID/OFDA Director Mark Bartolini presented the organizations with commemorative plaques at the 2011 Annual OFDA NGO Partner Consultations. Dominic MacSorley accepted on behalf of Concern Worldwide (U.S.) for its program to help village disaster management committees in Zambia clear and maintain a complex network of canals prone to flooding. William Canny accepted for Catholic Relief Services for its work to train young people to prepare their communities for disasters in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Civil Society/NGOs Community-based DRR Education and school safety Disaster risk management Inclusion Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Country and region Jamaica Zambia
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