The added value of resilience programming

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22 May 2017

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This report examines how the BRCiS programme in Somalia used early warning seasonal data in June and November 2016 to identify Red Flags for the now realised drought crisis.

A man collects water a tap Concern Worldwide constructed with funding from the European Commission. Photo: Crystal Wells / Concern Worldwide.

Concern's Building Resilient Communities in Somalia ( BRCiS) programmes uses a multifaceted approach to strengthening local capacity to identity, prepare for, and respond to shocks.As a result of using early warning seasonal data, the programme was able to trigger a series of early responses, months prior to conventional humanitarian actions taking place.

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Added Value of Resilience Programming to the Ongoing 2017 Drought Response

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Published: 28 February 2017

This document covers humanitarian aid activities implemented with the financial assistance of UK Aid. The views expressed herein should not be taken, in any way, to reflect the official opinion of UK Aid, and UK Aid is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.