In the wake of disasters and conflicts, Save the Children swiftly delivers innovative, evidence-based interventions to protect the most vulnerable, especially children. Yet, insufficient funding remains a major challenge, escalating risks and deepening crises. We're committed to

Panelists from diverse NGOs, INGOs and private sector partners on innovation in disaster management ⁦UN Environment Programme in Africa⁩ Fruzsina⁩ ⁦Safia Verjee⁩ ⁦Shaheen Nilofer⁩ ⁦UNICEF Kenya⁩ ⁦Joseph Kamara, PhD⁩ ⁦World Vision East Africa⁩ ⁦Grant Thornton Kenya⁩

⁦Safia Verjee⁩ from ⁦Kenya Red Cross⁩ explains that short term funding (under 6 months) for pilots takes from communities but gives them little, so long-term sustainable funding is key ⁦EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference⁩

We need to ensure we are not eroding existing structures in communities, since they are really the first responders. ⁦Shaheen Nilofer⁩ ⁦UNICEF Kenya⁩ at ⁦EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference⁩

Dr. Banak Joshua Dei Wal, Director General of Disaster Management for govt of S. Sudan explains collaboration with livestock owners on vaccination, part of local efforts to build resilience and not be resigned to adversity. ⁦EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference⁩

The government of South Sudan uses the Sendai framework to organize its work and collaboration with South Sudan Red Cross, United Nations agencies and NGOs to build coherent disaster resilience programs. EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference

Great point from Fruzsina that the different language and words we use in NGOs, United Nations and private sector make it harder for us to collaborate. Events like EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference allow us to break down those barriers and learn each other’s language.

⁦Kenya Red Cross⁩ tests use of drones for humanitarian action and early warning for disasters; advocate for investments to build those capacities at the local level not dependent on external funding and sustainable and scalable -⁦Safia Verjee⁩ ⁦EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference⁩

Kenya Red Cross cocreates solutions with #volunteers in building solutions, for example, building a flood detector with university volunteers Safia Verjee EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference

South Sudan uses disaster management strategies to mitigate and prevent disasters, not just respond afterwards accdg to Dr Banak Joshua Dei Wal DRR govt focal point. He advocates for more donor funds for preparedness not response. ⁦EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference⁩

This week, on the 5th and 6th of September 2024, SOLO’s Executive Director, Hussein Kulmiye Kulmiye Hussein, joined a distinguished group of representatives at the East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS) in Nairobi. The summit, themed “From Risk to Resilience: The Role of

EAHS Nairobi 2024 sets a road map for digitalisation of Africa with Starlink-based solutions buff.ly/3XCHamt

With the increase in fire incidents across Kenya, particularly in schools, it is crucial to know what to do in case of a fire. Here is what you should do: