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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 23 September 2008

Protection into practice

This manual will help those responsible for managing humanitarian responses to resource protection appropriately throughout the programme cycle. (Oxfam (UK)) More info >>

Guidelines for gender sensitive disaster management

A set of practical steps to assist governments, the non state sector and civil society to respond to women's concerns and needs in post disaster situations, drawing from disaster situations in Thailand, Aceh, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. (Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development: 2006) More info >>

Gender perspective: working together for disaster risk reduction

This publication showcases women's valuable contributions to community resilience and seeks to generate more interest in and commitment to gender-inclusive disaster risk reduction policies, strategies and programs. (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction: 2007) More info >>

Well being and resilience after the Tsunami: psychosocial program in Sri Lanka

The study shows the positive impact of recreational activities on thousands of children of post-tsunami Sri Lanka between 2006-07. (Centre for Humanitarian Psychology: 2007) More info >>

Participation by crisis-affected populations in humanitarian action: handbook for practitioners

This handbook is designed for humanitarian practitioners and aims to provide them with guidance on how to adopt participatory approaches in humanitarian and emergency work and how to avoid associated pitfalls and risks. (Active Learning Network for Accountability & Performance in Humanitarian Action: 2003) More info >>

Caught in the storm - the impact of natural disasters on women

This brief outlines the disproportionate impact of natural disasters on women and how they can be reduced. (Global Fund for Women: December 2005) More info >>

The tsunami's impact on women

A briefing promoting awareness of gender issues in relation to the tsunami recovery process.  (Oxfam Great Britain: March 2005) More info >>

Children in disasters: After the cameras are gone

A report presenting three case studies illustrating practical lessons from Plan's experience of working with children in disasters. (Plan Australia: Jan 2005) More info >>

Integrating gender into emergency operations

This information sheet outlines the reproductive health issues arising from humanitarian crises and provides recommendations for appropriate responses to these issues. (International Women's Development Agency) More info >>

Tsunami & people with disabilities: Summary of issues for consideration

A summary of issues facing people with disabilities affected by the tsunami. (ACFID) More info >>

Psychosocial support for children affected by the tsunami

A Guide to the effects of natural disasters on children including several useful reference links. More info >>

Tsunami curriculum pack for Australian teachers

The kit examines how the disaster fits with bigger picture issues of poverty, development and aid as well as providing activity suggestions for all age groups. (AusAID: 2005) More info >>


 

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