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AADR2021 Post-Event Guide

1-2-1 Matchmaking Tables

ADRA - Adventist Development & Relief Agency

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through an international network, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 130 countries—regardless of their ethnicity political affiliation or religious association. By partnering with communities, organizations and governments, ADRA is able to improve the quality of life of millions works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA reaches across boundaries empowering and speaking out for the at-risk and forgotten to achieve measurable, documented, and durable changes in lives and society.

The ADRA Africa Regional Office that is based in Nairobi is established to provide financial and programmatic support for implementing offices throughout the African continent. The support ranges from strategic planning, financial system establishment and monitoring, organizational development, program design and development program and human resource development. The office currently serves 33 country offices in the African content.

www.adra.org

CEPI - Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

CEPI is an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil organisations, launched at Davos in 2017, to develop vaccines against future epidemics. Prior to COVID-19, CEPI’s work focused on developing vaccines against Ebola virus, Lassa virus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, Nipah virus, Rift Valley Fever virus and Chikungunya virus – it has over 20 vaccine candidates against these pathogens in development. CEPI has also invested in new platform technologies for rapid vaccine development against unknown pathogens (Disease X).

During the current pandemic, CEPI initiated multiple programmes to develop vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants with a focus on speed, scale, and access. These programmes leverage the rapid response platforms developed by CEPI’s partners prior to the emergence of COVID-19 as well as new collaborations. The aim is to advance clinical development of a diverse portfolio of safe and effective COVID-19 candidates and to enable fair allocation to these vaccines worldwide through COVAX.

www.cepi.int

Danish Red Cross

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) has existed under the Red Cross Mandate since 1876. In Denmark, 34,000 volunteers are engaged in supporting the Red Cross vision. DRC is the Danish entry-point to the global Red Cross Network, and for several decades DRC has been a strong partner supporting other Red Cross National Societies in risk-prone countries through multi and bilateral support to short-term relief support when crises develop as well as long-term community-based projects. Currently, DRC has long-term partnerships in approximately 30 countries. In 2018 DRC spend DKK 685 million om international activities.

www.rodekors.dk

DRI International

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the non-profit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity and related fields. Founded in 1988, DRI has certified 15,000+ resilience professionals in 100+ countries and at 95 percent of Fortune 100 companies. DRI offers 15 individual certifications, including the globally recognized CBCP certification, and certifies resilient enterprises. DRI offers training programs with specialties in multiple languages, continuing education, an annual conference, and supports charitable activities through the DRI Foundation. DRI is an ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization, an ISO/TC 292 Liaison, a CQI/IRCA Training Partner, a NICCS Training Provider, a UNDRR ARISE Partner, and is recognized by the U.S. Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill and the GSA Schedule.

www.drii.org

Ghana - National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is the government agency with the responsibility to manage disasters and similar emergencies in the country. NADMO was established under the Ministry of the Interior by ACT 517 of 1996. NADMO’s mission is to manage disasters by coordinating the resources of government institutions and non-governmental agencies, develop the capacity of voluntary community-based organisations to respond effectively to emergencies and improve livelihood through social mobilization, employment generation and poverty reduction projects. It focuses on building a disaster resilient Ghana. NADMO’s operations are guided by National Disaster Management Plan which provides the general framework for disaster management at the strategic level. It also has specific action plan to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.

www.nadmo.gov.gh

Gift of The Givers Foundation

The Gift of the Givers Foundation was founded in August 1992 following a special prayer held in Istanbul, Turkey. The name was given by a Spiritual (Sufi) teacher, emphasising that in the service of humanity there is no race, no religion, no class, no culture, no political affiliation, and no geographical boundary. There is only unconditional service, preserving the dignity of the recipient and delivering aid of the highest quality. The organisation commenced as a disaster response organisation and is now the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation on the African continent and one of the fastest in the world, having delivered R3.5 billion in aid to millions of people in 44 countries. Over the years, 21 additional projects were added with core focus on: disaster response, hunger alleviation, water provision, healthcare, education, and social upliftment. Gift of the Givers celebrated 20 years of service on 06 August 2020 and its track record bears testament to this spiritual instruction over its 28-year history.

www.giftofthegivers.org

GNDR - The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction

GNDR is the largest international network of civil society organisations working to strengthen resilience and reduce risk in communities worldwide. The GNDR network has over 1,500 member organisation across 127 countries, many of them grassroots and local community groups as well as national, regional and international organisations and networks. We have a longstanding relationship and collaborate closely with UNDRR. We are an organising partner for global and regional conferences and platforms, which ensures the voices of civil society are brought to the highest possible level in the UN system. Through our ECOSOC Special Consultative status, GNDR members can formally participate in all formal UN processes – among these the High Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development through the Sendai Stakeholders Group. Our flagship programme Views from the Frontline is the largest independent global review of disaster risk reduction at the local level. Led by GNDR members, we have mobilised 199 organisations in 39 countries, and engaged 96,000 stakeholders in at-risk communities.

www.gndr.org

IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, with 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and around 17 million volunteers. IFRC works to strengthen and accompany National Societies, so that they may better address current and future challenges. We support coordination of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network before, during and after disasters and crises. Together, we reach more than 160 million people with life-saving and life-changing support annually.

www.ifrc.org

IHC - International Humanitarian City Dubai

The Dubai International Humanitarian City (IHC) is the largest humanitarian hub in the world. Founded in 2003 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, through the merger of Dubai Aid City and Dubai Humanitarian City.The International Humanitarian City is the only non-profit, independent, humanitarian free-zone Authority hosting a community of around 87 members comprised of UN organisations, non-profits and non-governmental organisations, in addition to commercial companies. The International Humanitarian community in Dubai consists of about 500 people representing more than 68 nationalities. The International Humanitarian City together with its community is continuing its journey by preparing itself for new challenges, creating new synergies and partnerships with innovators, and private sector players operating with high-level standards. In addition, IHC values the engagement with academic institutions, to share knowledge and experiences to create opportunities to prepare the future generation of humanitarian workers. Across the years, IHC’s humanitarian community has been able to dispatch and serve populations affected by disasters in the Pacific Islands as well as into the Caribbean, hence proving its international role.

www.ihc.ae

IRC WASH

IRC is an independent, non-profit organisation that drives resilient WASH systems from the ground up. We know how to do this and we already are: with district, country and international partners. To help realise our goal of universal WASH access, we work and collaborate with partners around the world. The largest part of what we do happens in our six focus countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India and Uganda. We take this work to support and influence governments and organisations from around the world to transform the way they work. Additionally, through numerous consultancy assignments and partnerships, we also work in over 20 other countries.

www.ircwash.org

Kenya Red Cross Society

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) was established on 21 December 1965 through the Kenya Red Cross Society Act. The National Society was officially recognized by the Government in the Kenya Red Cross Society Act (Chapter 256 Laws of Kenya) as a voluntary aid Society auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field and as the only National Red Cross Society that carries out its activities in the Kenyan territory. Over the years, KRCS has remained the leading humanitarian agency and the strongest humanitarian brand in Kenya, the East Africa region and Africa.

www.redcross.or.ke

Mali - Permanent Secretariat of the Crisis Management Policy Framework at the Center

Within 3 years (2021 - 2023), Mali’s Permanent Secretariat of the Central Crisis Management Policy Framework (SP-CPGCC) will become an interface monitoring service for strategic management, coordination, and monitoring of the effective implementation of the Centre's stabilization strategy. The Framework’s operational missions are to support, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Centre's stabilization strategy, provide data and information that feeds into decision-making; and implement the communication strategy to ensure: (i) the visibility and readability of the actions, activities, projects, and programs of the SP-CPGCC, and (ii) sharing of the results of the various actions carried out by the actors involved in the implementation of the Strategy. The Permanent Secretariat has aligned itself with the strategic orientations adopted by the Center's Stabilization Strategy, around certain dominant objectives, namely laying the groundwork for lasting peace and security in the Center; establishing new foundations of governance; and improving the living conditions of the populations of the Center.

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper. Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. In more than 40 countries around the world, over 5,600 team members work side by side with people living through poverty, disaster, violent conflict and the acute impacts of climate change. We’re committed to creating global change through local impact — 85 percent of our team members are from the countries where they work. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, addressing problems from multiple angles. And we go beyond emergency aid, partnering with local governments, forward-thinking corporations, social entrepreneurs and people living in fragile communities to develop bold solutions that make lasting change possible.

www.mercycorps.org

MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders

MSF, which stands for Médecins sans frontiers, also known as Doctors without borders, is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF aids people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. MSF actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. MSF do not take sides but seek to bring assistance to those who need it most urgently. When MSF witnesses serious acts of violence, neglected crises, or obstructions to their activities, MSF may speak out about this. MSF combines the provision of emergency medical care with a commitment to speaking out about the suffering witnessed and the obstacles encountered in providing effective assistance. MSF was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1999 in recognition of the organization's pioneering humanitarian work on several continents. This year, MSF is celebrating its 50th year with around 65000 employees operating in 74 countries. MSF is constantly seeking to improve the quality, relevance, and extent of its assistance, and dedicated to the pursuit of innovation.

www.msf.org

NetHope

NetHope empowers committed organizations to change the world through the power of technology. NetHope, a consortium of almost 60 leading global non-profits, unites with technology companies and funding partners to design, fund, implement, adapt, and scale innovative approaches to solve development, humanitarian, and conservation challenges. Together, the NetHope community strives to transform the world, building a platform of hope for those who receive aid and those who deliver it.

www.nethope.org

Nigeria - National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

In 1972/1973 there was a devastating drought across Nigeria, resulting in severe negative socio-economic consequences and caused the loss of many lives and property. This led to the establishment of the National Emergency Relief Agency (NERA) in 1976, although limited in scope. NERA was charged with the responsibility of mobilizing and distributing relief materials to disaster victims. The Government in 1993 expanded the scope of NERA to include all areas of disasters. However, in 1997, NERA organized a National Workshop involving major disaster management stakeholders, to deliberate on the need for an effective disaster management system in the country. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established in 1999 for the coordination and integration of disaster management programmes and activities in Nigeria. These are being executed through the formulation policies, plans and guidelines on all activities relating to disaster and emergency management, promoting research activities, monitoring of the state of preparedness of stakeholders, data collection, education, and public enlightenment on disaster risk reduction in the country. The NEMA Act also provides for the setting up of State Emergency Management Agencies/Committees (SEMA’s) and Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) at the State and Local Government respectively, to handle disaster management functions at those levels.

www.nema.gov.ng

PanAfricare

Africare was founded in 1970 as a leading non-governmental organization committed to addressing African development issues by working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities. After fifty years of existence, Africare announced a planned sunset of US operations and support the formation of an African led organization, PanAfricare, to continue its mission. Therefore, PanAfricare was established in July 2020 as an independent non-profit organization, with its Headquarters in Dakar, Senegal.

PanAfricare continues with Africare’s legacy of implementing programs with a commitment toward Improving lives and building futures on the African continent. The same Africare team in the continent continues the mission of PanAfricare. PanAfricare has a core expertise in community engagement, capacity building, locally-driven behavior changes and innovative public-private partnerships. By integrating our core expertise with our technical specialties of Health and Agriculture, PanAfricare's projects leverage local resources for under-served communities to solve their own development challenges.

www.panafricare.org

UNDRR - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

As the focal point for disaster risk reduction in the UN system, UNDRR coordinates UN-wide Sendai Framework implementation. The United Nations Plan of Action on Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience is one of the main tools to maximize UN efforts to support Member States to strengthen risk-informed development programming, planning and investment and ensure no one is left behind. UNDRR promotes disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and resilience building through the UN Sustainable Development system’s mechanisms established at the regional level.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Regional Office for Africa (UNDRR-Africa) based in Nairobi, Kenya coordinates DRR initiatives in support of 44 Member States in Sub-Saharan Africa. UNDRR-Africa has as solid partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), regional UN entities and other development partners. It also engages stakeholders such as science and technology consortia, youth representatives, media and civil society members. UNDRR-Africa supports Member States to gather and use risk data, in order to develop risk information that would inform the development of policies and strategies at the sub-national, national, regional, and continental level. Support is also provided to gather information on the role of domestic resources and international cooperation in financing DRR. National and local governments are also supported to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to enable them to monitor and review their DRR progress.

www.undrr.org/about-undrr-where-we-work/africa

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Together with our partners, we work to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. The UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, guided by the SDGs and located in Panama City, coordinates and supervises the work of UNICEF in 36 countries and territories through 24 national country programs to promote the rights and well-being of all children and adolescents in the region. It also advocates to promote investment and public policies focused on children and adolescents, developing regional alliances to achieve the objectives defined in the Regional Operational Management Plan 2018-2021.

www.unicef.org

UNOWAS - UN Office for West Africa & the Sahel

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is a regional special political mission managed by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). UNOWAS has the responsibility for preventive diplomacy, good offices and political mediation and facilitation efforts in West Africa and the Sahel. UNOWAS also works to consolidate peace and democratic governance in countries emerging from conflict or political crises.

unowas.unmissions.org

USAID - Bureau for Global Health

The Bureau for Global Health invests in global health to protect Americans at home and abroad, save lives, strengthen fragile states, and promote social and economic progress. USAID’s global health efforts, grounded in investments in health systems strengthening and breakthrough innovation, are focused around three strategic priorities: Preventing child and maternal deaths; controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic; and combating infectious diseases. As the USAID’s lead in responding to these critical priorities, the Bureau for Global Health, headquartered in Washington, D.C., supports the technical and programmatic needs of USAID’s global health efforts around the world.

www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/bureaus/bureau-global-health

USAID - Management Bureau (M/OAA)

USAID's Bureau for Management provides centralized administrative services which include: logistical, financial, operational program support, information technology, and procurement services for the Agency. The Office of Acquisition and Assistance serves as part of the development team to create award packages that attract effective development partners, negotiate for the best services and goods at reasonable cost, and efficiently secure and allow us to administer awards to meet our development mission.

https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/bureaus/bureau-management

WFP - Global Logistics Cluster Support Team

The Logistics Cluster provides coordination and information management to support operational decision-making and improve the predictability, timeliness and efficiency of the humanitarian emergency response. Where necessary, the Logistics Cluster also facilitates access to common logistics services. Due to its expertise in the field of humanitarian logistics, the World Food Programme was chosen by the IASC as the lead agency for the Logistics Cluster . WFP hosts the Global Logistics Cluster support team in its headquarters in Rome. WFP also acts as a ‘provider of last resort’ offering common logistics services, when critical gaps hamper the humanitarian response.

www.wfp.org/logistics-cluster

WHO - World Health Organisation

We are building a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere. Together we strive to combat diseases – communicable diseases like influenza and HIV, and noncommunicable diseases like cancer and heart disease. We help mothers and children survive and thrive so they can look forward to a healthy old age. We ensure the safety of the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink – and the medicines and vaccines they need.

www.who.int

World Bank Group (WBG)

The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. With 189 Member Countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations. The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that: Reduce Extreme Poverty by reducing the share of the global population that lives in extreme poverty to 3 percent by 2030. Promote and build shared prosperity by increasing the incomes of the poorest 40 percent of people in every country. Promote sustainable development. By partnering with Governments, the World Bank provide financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries.

www.worldbank.org

World Vision International

World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities to reach their full potential by addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice. Our Christian faith teaches us that children, regardless of gender, religion or race, are a precious gift to the entire world; their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that we can change. We bring life-saving assistance in times of disaster. Since 1950, World Vision has helped millions of boys, girls and families, providing emergency support to those affected by disasters; creating long-term solutions within communities to fight poverty and promote justice. We empower poor communities to take charge of their futures. We work with policy makers to make the world a better place for children. There are no conditions linked to the support we offer more than the human need to express and receive solidarity.