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This library offers a curated collection of resources for disability-inclusive
humanitarian action, preparedness, and disaster risk reduction.
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From July 2016 to June 2019, HI ran a project to improve data collection on persons with disabilities in humanitarian crises. As part of this project, the Washington Group Questions (WGQs) were tested and assessed for use in humanitarian response contexts and the findings were used to develop learning on the use of the WGQs by humanitarian actors.
Organisation(s): Humanity & Inclusion (HI)
Language: English, Frensh, Arabic, Spanish
Type(s): Factsheets, Reports, Learning Toolkits
Short Link: http://bit.ly/4hhiLe2
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The following factsheets are available on the page:
► Factsheet 1 – Collecting data in humanitarian action using the WGQs (pdf)
[French] [Arabic] [Spanish]
► Factsheet 2 – Collecting data using the WGQs at household level (pdf)
[French] [Arabic] [Spanish]
► Factsheet 3 – Collecting data on persons with mental health difficulties using the WGQs (pdf)
[French] [Arabic] [Spanish]
► Factsheet 4 – Understanding temporality and causality when using the WGQs (pdf)
[French] [Arabic] [Spanish]
Based on ASB (and DiDRRN) experience, the Washington Group Short Set (WG-SS)
of Questions has been very useful in ensuring the inclusion of persons with
disabilities in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response contexts. This
practical guide aims to promote the wider use of the WG-SS to identify persons
with disabilities and facilitate inclusive disaster risk reduction and humanitarian
response practices.
Organisation(s): Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, DiDRRN
Language: English
Type(s): Guildeline
Short Link: http://bit.ly/4e21SRT
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This course has been designed to support you in understanding, planning for and
using the Washington Group Questions (WGQs) to identify persons with disabilities
in humanitarian action. This course has been designed as an entry point for
humanitarian programme, technical and MEAL staff who want to understand the
Washington Group Questions (WGQs) and how they can be best used in
humanitarian action.
Organisation(s): Humanity & Inclusion (HI)
Language: English, French, Arabic, Spanish
Type(s): Online Course
Short Link: http://bit.ly/4hm0HQf
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The WGQ on Disability are increasingly being used by development and humanitarian actors to collect data, despite originally being designed for national governments. This report reviews how the methodology has been applied in various contexts, highlighting both successes and limitations. While effective in many settings, the questions are not suitable for all situations, particularly in acute humanitarian crises. The findings offer recommendations for improving disability data collection and emphasise the need for further research to ensure inclusive programming.
Organisation(s): HHumanity & Inclusion (HI)
Language: English
Type(s): Summary Review
Short Link: bit.ly/4hjQPqc
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The collection and analysis of disability-disaggregated data in humanitarian action is crucial for improving the inclusion of persons with disabilities in policies and
programmes. Despite global efforts, inconsistent data collection leads to a lack of
comparability and reliability, hindering the ability to assess whether persons with
disabilities are being adequately included. This 8 pages document offers key findings and recommendations to strengthen data collection practices.
Organisation(s): HHumanity & Inclusion (HI)
Language: English
Type(s): Key findings and recommendation
Short Link: http://bit.ly/3BU1U0N
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The iDRR tool provide step-by-step practical guidance for inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction fieldwork. It works as Wikipedia-like reference tools with different cards for different topics related to DRR work interlinked by system of tags. They are designed to work without an internet connection on your phone, tablet or laptop downloading the content in the device.
Organisation(s): CBM
Language: English, Spanish, Bahasa Indonesia,
Bengali, Ukrainian
Type(s): Hands on Tool
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Persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by disasters yet often excluded from disaster risk reduction efforts.
A study across eight countries in Africa, Asia, and South/Central America reveals slow progress, lack of rights-based approaches, insufficient data, and limited funding for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction.
It urges greater involvement of persons with disabilities, improved collaboration, and sustainable, institutionalised strategies to advance inclusive disaster risk management globally.
Organisation(s): ASB, CBM, CDD, IDA, MI
Language: English
Type(s): Research Report
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On the same page, you’ll also
find a two-page summary
highlighting key findings and
recommendations.
The primary objective of this tool is to guide Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and civil protection professionals to the practical information they need to ensure that their work is fully inclusive. It will be of use not only to hands-on practitioners, but also to policymakers, and it refers to information that is applicable at local, regional or international levels. This tool can also be used by persons with disabilities and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) for policy advocacy and collaborative action.
Organisation(s): The European Disability Forum
Language: English
Type(s): Guideline
Short Link: http://bit.ly/3UkwuqG
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This review of disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction in Europe and Central Asia highlights the disproportionate impact of disasters on persons with disabilities, who are often excluded from preparedness and decision-making. It finds a lack of data disaggregated by disability and an urgent need to integrate disability inclusion in disaster risk reduction strategies. The review recommends enhancing the participation of persons with disabilities to ensure their needs are addressed.
Organisation(s): The European Disability Forum
Language: English
Type(s): Review
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Persons with disabilities comprise at least 15% of the global population, yet remain disproportionately impacted by disasters and excluded from emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction. This is evident in Europe and Central Asia, where COVID-19 tragically demonstrated this disparity, with persons with disabilities accounting for a significant portion of related deaths. Similar trends are observed in other crises, including floods, extreme weather, and wildfires.
Organisation(s): The European Disability Forum
Language: English
Type(s): Review
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The aim of the research paper is to provide critical insights and best practices for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) programs. The paper examines the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in disaster situations and the steps that can be taken to promote inclusive disaster risk reduction. The research paper also aims to raise awareness about the importance of including persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction efforts. The report rounds off with a number of brief conclusions, calling for more research, including evaluations to look at effectiveness and impact, together with strategies for ensuring political commitment to and resources for DIDRR.
Organisation(s): CBM, idea, University of Cape Town
Language: English
Type(s): Report
Short Link: bit.ly/48rAn36
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This two-page document offers concise findings and lessons learned of the project “Reducing the Risk of Disasters in Rural Communities of Gaibandha, Bangladesh”, implemented by CBM, CDD, and GUK. It highlights key findings, lessons learned, and provides actionable recommendations.
Organisation(s): CBM, CDD, and GUK
Language: English
Type(s): Two Pager
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Practical steps to start making disaster risk reduction inclusive of all, including persons with disabilities. The guideline is developed based on good practice in implementing disability inclusive DRR in Gaibandha, Bangladesh.
Organisation(s): CBM, CDD, and GUK
Language: English
Type(s): One Page Summary
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In partnership with COOPI and Save the Children International, and supported by USAID, Humanity & Inclusion began documenting best practices in inclusive DRM across several Latin American countries. This publication compiles 12 experiences detailing the practices, context, impact, replication potential, sustainability, and future challenges.
Organisation(s): Humanity & Inclusion
Language: English, Spanish
Type(s): Collection of Practices
Short Link: bit.ly/3BX2LxO
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This paper is a first step towards bridging the knowledge gap on how men, women and children with disabilities are disproportionately affected in disaster settings. It explains why better data disaggregated by disability is essential to fostering more inclusive responses. It also emphasizes the key role people with disabilities can play in improving disaster planning, risk management and data collection on displacement, and highlights examples of tools and promising practices to guide governments and aid providers.
Organisation(s): IDMC
Language: English
Type(s): Briefing Paper
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This 2-page leaflet offers a quick disaster preparedness guide for persons with disabilities and caretakers in the event tsunami. In this leaflet, ASB Indonesia and Philippines highlights the awareness and needs in the event of the disaster and procedures of before, during, and after the disaster.
Organisation(s): ASB
Language: English & Indonesia
Type(s): Leaflet
Short Link:
English: bit.ly/4f88Ohu
Indonesia: bit.ly/3BXRkWA
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ASB, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), published a guide for disaster preparedness for people with mobility limitations and their caretakers. This brochure is meant to be a guide for people with mobility limitations and their caretakers to prepare for and stay safe during disasters. The brochure includes information on the characteristics of hazards, identifying nearby hazards, participating in safety training, preparing an emergency bag, and creating a safe room within the home. It also includes a section on what to do during a disaster, including protecting yourself based on the specific type of disaster.
Organisation(s): ASB
Language: English & Indonesia
Type(s): Leaflet
Short Link: bit.ly/4dWC21z
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ASB, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), published a guide for disaster preparedness for people with intellectual, developmental, and psychological disabilities and their caretakers. This brochure is designed to help people with diverse cognitive needs and their caretakers prepare for and stay safe during disasters. The brochure includes information on the characteristics of hazards, identifying nearby hazards, participating in safety training, preparing an emergency bag, and creating a safe room within the home.
Organisation(s): ASB
Language: English & Indonesia
Type(s): Leaflet
Short Link: bit.ly/4hzOzLA
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ASB, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), published a guide for disaster preparedness for people with visual impairments and their caretakers. This brochure is meant to be a guide for people with visual impairments and their caretakers to prepare for and stay safe during disasters. The brochure includes information on the characteristics of hazards. It also includes sections on identifying nearby hazards, participating in safety training, preparing an emergency bag, and creating a safe room within the home.
Organisation(s): ASB
Language: English & Indonesia
Type(s): Leaflet
Short Link: bit.ly/4dWC21z
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ASB, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), published a guide for disaster preparedness for people who are hard of hearing or deaf and their caretakers. The brochure includes information on the characteristics of hazards, identifying nearby hazards, participating in safety training, preparing an emergency bag, and creating a safe room within the home. It also includes a section on what to do during a disaster, including protecting yourself based on the specific type of disaster.
Organisation(s): ASB
Language: English & Indonesia
Type(s): Leaflet
Short Link: bit.ly/3AdWZHs
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The DIDRR Toolkit provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to conduct disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR) fieldwork. It functions as a comprehensive reference tool, similar to Wikipedia, with various sections dedicated to different DRR topics, all interconnected with a system of tags. The toolkit can be downloaded and utilized on devices like phones, tablets, or laptops. Developed by the DIDRR Programme, this toolkit is a result of collaborative efforts supported by multiple organizations, including the New Zealand Aid Programme and CBM.
Organisation(s): CBM, Philippine Coordinating Center for Inclusive Development, KASAMAKA CBR, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, New Zealand Aid Programme
Language: English
Type(s): Report
Short Link: bit.ly/3A2tvfR
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This 2016 video by CBM India advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster risk reduction. The video’s purpose is to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities during disasters and to call for their involvement in all stages of disaster preparedness and response.
Organisation(s): CBM, ASB
Language: English
Type(s): YouTube Playlist
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A 2022 video by the Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Network highlights the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities during disasters. These include heightened risks of sexual violence, loss of access to livelihoods and education, compromised sexual and reproductive health, forced marriage, and increased workloads. The video advocates for their inclusion in disaster risk reduction efforts, emphasizing the need for gender-responsive resource allocation and programming.
Organisation(s): DiDRRN
Language: English
Type(s): YouTube Playlist
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This YouTube playlist of 7 videos advocates for disability- inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by showcasing the importance of participation from persons with disabilities and organizations. It covers topics like disability-inclusive climate justice, disaster risk management, the IASC Guidelines for inclusion in humanitarian action, the Washington Group Short Set of questions, and the impact of disasters on women with disabilities. This playlist is a valuable resource for understanding and promoting inclusive DRR.
Organisation(s): DiDRRN
Language: English
Type(s): YouTube Playlist
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The March 2022 article “Promising practices of disability inclusion in addressing disaster displacement” from Forced Migration Review (FMR) examines the unequal impact of climate change and displacement on persons with disabilities. Authored by Yusra Uzair, Louisa Yasukawa, and Nazmul Bari, it highlights the challenges faced by this group due to existing inequalities and limited accessibility in evacuation and support. While the Sendai Framework advocates for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction, the article notes slow implementation but showcases promising examples from Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Organisation(s): FMR 69
Language: English
Type(s): Article
Short Link: tinyurl.com/4c98wrk9
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IDMC, in collaboration with UNHCR’s office for the Special Advisor on Climate Action and the International Disability Alliance, published a joint factsheet to highlight some major facts on the intersection of disability, displacement and climate change. The factsheet includes some information on the role of climate change in displacing persons with disabilities, barriers and additional challenges faced by displaced persons with disabilities throughout the journey and in displacement camps, and some key recommendations on required action
Organisation(s): UNHCR, IDMC, IDA
Language: English
Type(s): Fact Sheet
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The 2022 policy brief was written by the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University. It was prepared at the request of the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) and CBM, who partnered on the research project. The brief highlights the impacts of climate change on persons with disabilities and their organizations, particularly in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. It also presents some of the gaps and barriers persons with disabilities face in Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and proposes recommendations for disability-inclusive climate change adaptation.
Organisation(s): CBM, CDD, BRAC
Language: English
Type(s): Policy Brief
Short Link: http://tinyurl.com/yc8pcfaw
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This is a final report on a study titled “Study on Disability Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation (DICCA)”, conducted by the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University, and submitted to the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) and CBM in 2022. The study’s objective was to identify the impact of climate change-induced hazards and disaster in Southkhali Union, with a special focus on persons with disabilities and their inclusion in climate change adaptation measures. The study is a part of a three-year project titled “Community Driven Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation” (CDDIDRM & CCA) launched in 2020.
Organisation(s): CBM, CDD, BRAC
Language: English
Type(s): Report
Short Link: https://tinyurl.com/522wd7m4
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This report presents a detailed analysis of forecast-based financing mechanisms and social security systems in Zimbabwe, focusing on disability-inclusive humanitarian preparedness and response. It explores the use of impact-based forecasting to reduce the effects of climate shocks on most at-risk communities, particularly persons with disabilities. The study also highlights challenges such as limited funding and gaps in disability integration, while offering key recommendations to strengthen disaster risk management and promote inclusive early action.
Organisation(s): ASB, CBM, CDD, IDA, MI, JJA
Language: English
Type(s): Report
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The i2A project aims to enhance positive impact for vulnerable populations most at
risk of disaster. It does this by addressing gaps and scaling up good practices for
inclusive, people-centred anticipatory action approaches. Implemented in various
communities in the Philippines, Madagascar, and Haiti, the project develops and
tests inclusive early action protocols based on impact-based forecasting. The i2A
project also works to build the capacities of various stakeholders and strengthen
local coordination mechanisms. Lessons learned are shared nationally
and globally. This factsheet provides an overview.
Organisation(s): Humanity & Inclusion (HI)
Language: English
Type(s): Fact Sheet
Short Link: bit.ly/3BSZBuO
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