Disaster Preparedness workshop wraps up [Archives:2003/53/Local News]

Sana’a _ Oxfam GB is mandated to alleviate poverty and suffering of people. Its basics interventions include development and humanitarian responses. In order to enhance its humanitarian principles, Oxfam GB-Yemen organized a five day workshop on Disaster Preparedness from the 22nd to 26th of December 2002, at Hadda Hotel in Sana’a.
The workshop was attended by 30 representatives from various local NGOs such as the Yemen Red Crescent Society Branches, Islah Charitable Society, Girls Scouts Association, as various line Ministries and International NGOs working in Yemen.
A professional trainer of the SPHERE, (Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response) Mr. Haisam Balataji was brought from Syria to conduct the workshop.
The main purpose of the workshop was give the participant an understanding of the SPHERE, Humanitarian laws, and Oxfam Humanitarian and Gender Polices.
The workshop has enhanced the knowledge and awareness amongst organization that have mandate of working in disaster and emergency situations.
The workshop has provided opportunity amongst organizations for future coordination in disaster and emergency situations. Coordination in Yemen is absent by characteristics.
Oxfam GB-Yemen is committed to continue working in the field of Disaster Preparedness and response in coordination with the government and International NGOs.

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