Mapping the way to a better future
Mapping where people live, what community facilities they visit and the roads they use to get there can provide valuable information for identifying poverty and preparing for natural disasters.
Indonesia’s new national disaster management training modules
The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has developed the country’s first standardised disaster management training manual in partnership with the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR).
Australia provides support to Indonesia’s Disaster Rapid Response Team
The Australian Deputy Head of Mission to Indonesia, Paul Robilliard, on 3 December 2011 handed over multi-million dollar disaster response equipment to the Indonesian Disaster Management Agency.
Strengthening disaster reporting this Disaster Risk Reduction month
Indonesian journalists are being provided with training on natural disaster reporting through a joint Australia-Indonesia initiative this Disaster Risk Reduction month. The one-day training will take place in Santika Hotel, Yogyakarta tomorrow.
Updates
Australia’s ASEAN Ambassador visit to AIFDR and AHA Center
During a regular visit to Jakarta on 9-11 May, Australia’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Ms Gillian Bird, visited the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) and the newly established ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) to see firsthand Australia’s support to the establishment of the AHA Centre.
News
May 17, 2012 | News
During a regular visit to Jakarta on 9-11 May, Australia’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Ms Gillian Bird, visited the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) and the newly established ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) to see firsthand Australia’s support to the establishment of the AHA Centre.
May 1, 2012 | News
DKI Jakarta is pioneering new ways to prepare for future disasters by understanding the potential impacts of floods on Jakarta’s people, key infrastructure and assets.
May 1, 2012 | News
In preparing for a disaster it is essential to know where people live, the structures they use and the demographics of their communities.
May 1, 2012 | News
BNPB and AusAID, through the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, have pioneered a new web tool that allows anyone with an OpenStreetMap account to log in and help in time of a disaster (tasks.hotsom.org).
Welcome to AIFDR Website
The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) is a joint initiative between the governments of Australia and Indonesia. We work to strengthen Indonesia's ability to reduce the impact of disasters.
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