The goal of this project, implemented by Action Aid, is to reduce people’s vulnerability to natural disasters by contributing to the implementation of the Hyogo framework. The purpose is to make schools in high-risk disaster areas safer, enabling them to act as a locus for disaster risk reduction. The project works in 7 countries in selected districts at high-risk of diverse natural disasters.

Malawi, which is one of the least developed countries in the world, is vulnerable to climate change-induced increases in extreme events. The communication and use of climate predictions is a crucial challenge for adaptation, particularly among illiterate subsistence farmers. Audiovisual media and participatory communication approaches may assist in meeting that challenge by ensuring that the information is available to all those who could benefit from it.

This project aims to increase preparedness of communities to deal with climate change impacts. As the first step, the Red Cross held awareness-raising meetings with stakeholders in food security and disaster management, including Malawi Red Cross’ director of programs and Malawi citizens involved with food security and disaster preparedness and response activities.

A joint private-sector project in Malawi used insurance to reduce the vulnerability of farmers to drought. The insurance program is coupled with a loan package for seed and agriculture equipment. Together, these programs aim to help farmers endure drought and restart their farming operations in the case of severe crop loss. Link to Source