Focus Humanitarian Assistance

Focus Humanitarian Assistance

Partnerships in Disaster Management

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

Our Vision…

• FOCUS is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development network whose mandate is to enable the economic, social and cultural development of communities in the developing world.

• Our vision is to build;“An organization that enables disaster- resilient communities

and that responds to disasters rapidly and effectively”

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

AKDN

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

Our Goals…

FOCUS is organized around three primary Goals;

To protect lives and prevent the loss of property of communities through

Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness (PMP) initiatives

DisasterPrevention,Mitigation

& Preparedness(PMP)

Disaster Response

Refugee & IDP Assistance

To respond rapidly and effectively to selected disasters affecting communities, reducing human suffering

and enabling sustainable recovery

To respond to complex emergencies, delivering emergency Assistance, protection and durable solutions to

Refugees, IDP’s and forced migrants

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

Structure

Focus International Coordinating Committee

Canada Pakistan

India Afghanistan

Tajikistan

Europe USA

USA Field Office

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FOCUS Afghanistan• Major Initiatives:

– Afghanistan Programme• Humanitarian Assistance Programme (1995 -

Present)Provision of emergency assistance, food for work, milk for schools and crisis response initiatives

• Refugee support programme (2001 - Present)Support to the relocation of Afghan communities to Western countries and Pakistan along with repatriation programmes back to Afghanistan.

• Shelter Provision Programme (2002 - Present)Working with communities to build seismic resistant homes to replace those destroyed during the wars.

• Nehryn Earthquake Support (2002)Provided emergency assistance and relocationsupport to victims of the Nehryn Earthquake

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

FOCUS India• Major Initiatives:

– Indian Programme• Bhuj Earthquake Support (2001)

Provision of emergency supplies such as tents, food, blankets and water to affected communities along with building materials and reconstruction support.

• Tsunami Relief Programme (2005 - Present)FOCUS has been actively involved with the AKDN and civil society organizations in the reconstruction of tsunami impacted areas of India.

• Community Emergency Preparedness (2002 - Present)Working with the AKDN to train schools and hospitals in management for emergencysituations.

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

FOCUS Pakistan• Major Initiatives:

– Pakistan Programme• Kashmir Earthquake Relief Programme (2005 - Present)

FOCUS response and assessment teams were amongst the first on the scene in Kashmir and provided critical assistance to the most vulnerable communities through the use of the AKDN fleet of helicopters. Initiatives continue to enable the disaster resilient reconstruction of Kashmir.

• Pakistan PMP ProgrammeIn the Northern Areas of Pakistan, FOCUS has worked extensively to prepare for natural disasters through the development of search and rescue teams, stockpiles of materials and community based disaster management training.

• Natural Hazard Vulnerability Database (2002 - Present)Catalogued Natural Hazards such as landslides, avalanches, and floods across the Northern Areas and Chitral for use in scenario planning and risk assessment activities.

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

FOCUS USA• Major Initiatives:

– Tajikistan Programme• Fostering Disaster Resilience (2003 - Present)

In Tajikistan, FOCUS has worked with the AKDN, the Government and the International community to support newly created civil society organizations in self protection initiatives using private sector tools and methodologies.

• Reducing the risk from Lake Sarez (2000 - Present)Lake Sarez remains one of the most significant risks to Central Asia, FOCUS has been working with the Governments of Japan, Switzerland and the World Bank to develop early warning solutions and to provide access to isolated communities.

• Earthquake Safety Initiative (2004 - Present)Working with the National Government, the InternationalCommunity and civil society organizations, FOCUS hasintroduced an earthquake safety curriculum for Tajikistan.

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

FOCUS USA• Major Initiatives:

– USA Programme• Crisis Response - USA & Tajikistan

(2003 - Present)Since 2002 FOCUS USA has been involved in the following Crisis Responses;

– Hurricane Rita and Katrina– Dasht Disaster– Approx 32 small to medium scale

disaster responses in Tajikistan

• Crisis Response Teams (2004 - Present)FOCUS has worked to develop a national framework for community based response, orchestrated by trained responders across the country.

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FOCUS around the World• Major Initiatives:

– Syria Refugee Programme• FOCUS has worked with the Syrian Governemnt and UNHCR

to create emergency care shelters and stockpiles for the recent refugees from Lebanon, targeting mothers and children in need of support.

– Iraqi Refugee Camps in Jordan• Shortly after the beginning of Iraqi operations, FOCUS

worked with the government of Jordan to develop refugee camps for the departing Iraqi migrants.

– Mozambique Flooding Support• Utilizing volunteer support from across East Africa, FOCUS

worked with the local governments to provide emergency assistance to communities affected by severe flooding in 2002.

– Cyclone Gafilo, Madagascar• FOCUS mobilized local volunteers in the provision of tents,

blankets, food and medical assistance to the victims of Cyclone Gafilo.

Focus Humanitarian Assistance, an affiliate of the AKDN

AKDN Risk Management Framework

Risk MappingArea Prioritization

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Model

Risk Management Strategies

Incorporation ofRisk Management into

Development Interventions

Capacity Building(Community / Institutions)

EffectiveRisk Mitigation Interventions

EffectiveResponse

Interventions

Geological Assessment Hazard Assessment Historical Profile

Disaster Resilient Communities

AKDN/FOCUS – Risk Management Strategic Approach

RebuildingInterventions

Risk Identification

Risk Knowledge Generation

InteragencyCross Cutting

Principles

Risk Knowledge Dissemination

Development &Measurement

Knowledge Sharing

Replicability

Gender Mainstreaming

SustainabilityMeasures

Partnerships

Community Ownership

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Engagement Approach

• Emphasis on building models - taking an area, developing a long term plan and approach

• Building deep before wide

• Utilizing development partners as the vehicle for disaster risk reduction

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