Urban ready standards for Red Cross Red Crescent branches

This document serves as a practical tool for National Society branches, offering detailed guidance, tiered assessments, and actionable steps to improve urban preparedness and response. Grounded in Red Cross Red Crescent principles and informed by global best practices, the standards provide a clear roadmap for branches to understand their context, build sustainable partnerships, and implement community-centred solutions. Whether addressing fragile urban contexts, enhancing volunteer engagement, or integrating critical services, the "Urban Ready Standards" empower branches to strengthen their capacity and deliver impactful interventions tailored to the unique needs of urban settings.

By addressing critical aspects such as stakeholder engagement, government collaboration, and systems thinking, these standards guide branches in adopting strategies that respond to the density, diversity, and interconnectedness of urban systems. The goal is to ensure that National Society branches are equipped to support the resilience of urban communities in the face of environmental, social, and economic challenges.