Inclusive DRM & Handicap International
Véronique Walbaum - DRM Technical Advisor
Handicap International
Outline of presentation
I / Concepts of Disaster Risk Management
(DRM)
II / “Inclusive” Disaster Risk Management, why
and how?
III. Inclusive Disaster Risk Management & HI
I / Concepts of Disaster Risk
Management (DRM)
Risk = Hazards X Vulnerabilities
Capacities
There is no such thing as a 'natural' disaster,
only natural hazards.
Exposure to hazard
Disaster risk
(based on a social vulnerability)
Disaster risk
(based on an economic vulnerability)
Disaster Risk Management cycle
DRR definition
Disaster Risk Reduction aims to reduce the
damage caused by natural hazards like
earthquakes, floods, droughts and cyclone,
through an ethic of prevention. DRR reduces
disaster risks through efforts to analyse and
reduce the causal factors of disasters. (UNISDR)
“…every dollar spent on risk reduction saves
between $5 and $10 in economic losses from
disasters”
II. “Inclusive” Disaster Risk Management
Inclusive DRM is an effort to minimize the impact of
hazards by considering all possible
VULNERABILITIES (age, education, gender,
disability) and ensuring participation of all groups in
the planning and implementation of measures to
prevent, mitigate and prepare for disasters
II. Inclusive DRM: WHY
Immediate consequences of a crisis are amplified for
vulnerable groups incluiding persons with disabilities
Reduced social participation with no participation in DRR
initiatives.
Invisibility in emergency settings – not included in data
collection, evacuation measures, etc. Basic needs response
is often non adapted, and specific needs are ignored.
Environment disruption (material, physical, social,
economical) with huge impacts for PwDs – barriers to their
security and participation are increased
II. Inclusive DRM: WHY
Physical and psychological health affected with risks to
see disabilities increased (or new created), with decrease in
function, etc.
Poverty/Disability vicious circle : precarious living
conditions, lack of income – difficulties coping with disasters,
fragile housing, etc.
Higher risk of abuse and violence, especially women and
children
Non-recognition of vulnerable groups capacities also
increases their vulnerability !
Legal and International Frameworks
 UNCRPD (Article 11)
 Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015)
 Sphere project Charter on humanitarian
standards & ICRC Code of Conduct
II. Inclusive DRM : HOW ?
Recognize the specific vulnerability in time of disasters
Our approach – twin track applied to
inclusive DRM
Basic principles for inclusion
Commit to being disability inclusive
Establish a base of information on disability
Reduce barriers to inclusion in DRM activities
Tackle attitudinal barriers
→ Always aim for inclusion, not tokenism !
III. Disaster Risk Management & HI
Projects :
• Implementation of inclusive DRR projects
• Integration of risk management in development and
emergency projects
Programmes:
• Contingency planning for development programmes with
support between emergency & development units in time
of disasters (small, medium & large scale disasters)
Advocacy
• Inclusion of vulnerable groups in the post HFA !!
On-going inclusive DRM projects
HI et RRC
Project activities examples:
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Accessiblity assessment as part of Vulnerability and Capacity
Assessment in inclusive school (Pukdale - NTT)
Early Warning system
Developing Contigency Plan
Discussion on Contingency Plan in sign
language (Kupang – NTT)
Risk Awarness
Snake & ladder game adapted to inclusive
DRR in schools in Indonesia
Accessibility of school buildings, shelters and
Water and Sanitation facilities
An accessible water facility in Bangladesh
Advocacy
• Co-founding member of
DiDRRN
• Exchange of practices,
information, awareness
raising and support to DPOs
www.didrrn.net
INCRISD project
Tools & References
Disability inclusive DRM –
a toolkit from South Asia
Disability Inclusive DRM – voices
from the field and good practices
Tools & References
Training manuals & lessons learned
(south and south east asia)
Guidance note on Disability & Emergency
Risk Management in Health
References
DiDRRN: www.didrrn.net
INCRISD project
Inclusive DRR South Asia : inclusivedrr.org
www.handicap-international.org
Thank you !
Véronique Walbaum
DRM Technical Advisor
Handicap International
veronique.walbaum@handicap.be