Humanitarian
Action for Africa
We only have what we give!
Humanitarian
Action for Africa
Nous n'avons que ce que nous donnons
We only have what we give!
Nous n'avons que ce que nous donnons
I didn't have a strong background in Anticipatory Action before, but through my work with Humanitarian Action for Africa, a signatory of the Climate and Environment Charter, I saw the need to transform disaster responses in South Kivu and Maniema provinces. RedR’s training was a significant learning opportunity to understand how to analyse disaster risk reduction.
The most valuable insight was the importance of proactive intervention, rather than reactive emergency responses.
After completing the training, I have implemented anticipatory action strategies including early warning systems, local contingency plans, and community awareness campaigns in South Kivu and Maniema. The most powerful moment was when floods hit the community. We were able to move lots of families into makeshift shelters. After using early-warning systems and gaining the trust of the authorities, we helped a high-risk community in advance.
We also reinforced infrastructure, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of households impacted by the floods. Communities now receive early warnings about flooding and landslides, making them better prepared.
I have enjoyed teaching others in my office on Anticipatory Action and hope to do so with others. I am proud to be contributing to a more proactive and effective approach to disaster management in the DRC, thanks to the valuable knowledge gained through RedR UK's training.