The toolkit provides a structured curriculum for local governments, civil society organizations, and community leaders to plan and implement anticipatory action before disasters strike. It details the use of impact-based forecast triggers, inclusive and community-led approaches, and conflict-sensitive practices to guide early interventions. Covering legal frameworks, risk assessment, and operational tools, the guide aims to help practitioners design and deliver effective, equitable responses in the critical window before impact.

Barangays are the first line of protection when disasters strike, yet incomplete utilization records, fragmented government oversight and limited technical capacity can prevent disaster funds from being used strategically to protect communities. Focusing on 12 barangays across six municipalities in Eastern Samar and Catanduanes, this study examines how Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Funds […]

This report examines progress, gaps, and opportunities that exist in the intersections of governance, justice, and energy transition in Southeast Asia by examining the role of Social Accountability (SAcc) in utility-scale energy transition projects. Download this compressed interactive copy. The report is also available in full resolution and through an executive summary.

This report examines progress, gaps, and opportunities that exist in the intersections of governance, justice, and energy transition in Southeast Asia by examining the role of Social Accountability (SAcc) in utility-scale energy transition projects.

This communiqué reports on the 6th in-person MELSA Bootcamp that took place in Quezon City, Philippines on February 26-27, 2025, and which provided a significant opportunity for Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Social Accountability (MELSA) officers and program focal points to engage in internal reflection and learning. As Oxfam Pilipinas prepares to integrate as a full affiliate of the Oxfam global confederation, the bootcamp concentrated on assessing the organization’s evolving MELSA systems and practices, drawing some valuable insights and lessons, and identifying key areas for enhancement in the coming years.

PROJECT ALERT The Adaptive Livelihoods and Emergency Readiness and Timely Response of Communities (ALERT) project sought to enhance the capacities of communities affected by recurrent natural disasters for disaster preparedness, response and recovery, enabling them to be better equipped to co-lead relief and recovery efforts in collaboration with local authorities. The project was implemented from […]