An important aim of the DRR project is to share good practice. The project combines policy level work with practical, risk-reduction initiatives in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Malawi. Resulting good practice is disseminated through case studies like those below. The purpose of the case studies is to share learning, and encourage the adoption and replication of the good practice demonstrated.
A separate section with mini case studies has been developed to provide those seeking to capture quickly, a variety of DRR activities across the project countries with one place to find them.
For more information about any of these case studies; please contact angela.mugore@tearfund.org
Drought Mitigation in Rajasthan
Indian partner Discipleship Centre (DC), is implementing the DRR project in drought affected Rajasthan. Communities there have already began experiencing the effects of climate change with increasing temperatures and more frequent droughts.
Benefits of Multi-stakeholder Flood Mitigation in Malawi
In Malawi, our partner Eagles has learnt the advantages of involving all stakeholders and using multi-sector teams in the implementation of DRR interventions.
Raising Awareness of Risk Through Radio in Afghanistan
The Tearfund Disaster Management Team (DMT), in Afghanistan have adopted a unique way of reaching the most vulnerable (including women), with risk awareness and risk management messages - through radio.
Disaster preparedness in India: a cost-benefit analysis
This study is based on field work in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh states in India with Tearfund partner organisations Discipleship Centre and EFICOR. It outlines disaster risk reduction activities carried out by these organisations in order to reduce people's vulnerability to floods and droughts. It is a unique case study as it also highlights the economic benefit of investing funds in reducing risk.
Development and Risk Reduction in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study
The people described in this case study are affected by a combination of drought and flooding during different seasons. Tearfund partner organisation, EFICOR, has integrated disaster risk reduction activities into development planning in order to assist vulnerable groups.
Disaster Risk Reduction in the Indian State of Bihar: A Case Study
Millions of people are affected by severe flooding annually in Bihar. This case study explains why this is the case and how a Tearfund partner organisation, Discipleship Centre, is reducing people's vulnerability to this major hazard.