Disasters are life-shattering, but their effects are not the same for everyone. They are true breaking points for people with low incomes and high levels of vulnerability. 

This October 14-18, Oxfam Pilipinas along with our partners from across the confederation and our local humanitarian partners are joining the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 (APMCDRR) hosted by the Government of the Philippines and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila.

How the Philippines prepared for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Haima (local name: Lawin) proved the importance of measures to reduce risks during disasters, such as the strict implementation of emergency evacuation, in saving lives. At the 7th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi India this week, Oxfam will stress on […]