There are many facets to reconstruction after a disaster. Knowledge
management sites often try to cover as many important issues as
possible, only to end up with too much information. People potentially
interested by the information get lost. In order to keep this website
simple and straightforward we decided to focus exclusively on the
technical, i.e. construction aspects of disaster resistant
(re)-construction of dwellings.
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The Geneva Technical Hub (GTH) has been established to improve the lives of refugees, internally displaced persons and their host communities by enhancing the quality of technical programming in disaster risk reduction (DRR), energy, environment, shelter/housing, settlement planning, water, sanitation and hygiene.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.go to website
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network. Our secretariat supports local Red Cross and Red Crescent action in more than 191 countries, bringing together more than 16 million volunteers for the good of humanity.go to website
The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is the largest and most important humanitarian organization in Switzerland. Since it was founded in 1866, it has been working for greater humanity, just as Henry Dunant intended.
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EPFL is Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. It welcomes students, professors and collaborators of more than 120 nationalities. EPFL has both a Swiss and international vocation and focuses on three missions: teaching, research and innovation.
EPFL collaborates with an important network of partners, including other universities and colleges, secondary schools and gymnasiums, industry and the economy, political circles and the general public, with the aim of having a real impact on society.go to website
We serve society by educating the next generations of critical and creative thinkers and doers. With our research, we create knowledge and develop technologies to meet the global challenges of our time. We convey a future-oriented and innovative image of Switzerland to the world and network our country with the global community. Together with our partners from science, business, politics and society, we rely on the power of teamwork and strive for excellence - in everything we do.go to website
The GSC is is a public platform co-chaired by IFRC and UNHCR at the global level, and it has 695 partners who participate on a regular basis. IFRC is convener of the Shelter Cluster in disasters settings, while UNHCR leads the Shelter Cluster in conflict situations.go to website
Caritas Switzerland prevents, alleviates and fights against poverty in Switzerland and worldwide in around 20 countries. Caritas Switzerland is an independent association with its Head Office in Lucerne and a member of the international Caritas network, which comprises 160 organisations throughout the world.go to website
Medair is an impartial, independent, and neutral humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to save lives and relieve human suffering in the world’s most difficult-to-reach and devastated places. Since 1989, we’ve been helping people in crisis – regardless of race, creed or nationality – That the world’s most vulnerable and difficult-to-reach people living in dignity, free from human suffering, and with hope for a better future.go to website
In over 30 countries on four continents, Swiss Church Aid HEKS/EPER supports development cooperation projects to combat poverty and injustice, and advocates for a life in dignity for all people. In parallel, HEKS/EPER also strives for systemic change through its development work – in Switzerland and worldwide. HEKS/EPER provides humanitarian assistance around the world for victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts and supports the diaconal work of churches in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. go to website
Solidar Suisse is a Swiss development organisation with projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeastern Europe. Together with our local partners we fight for decent work, social justice, participation in democratic processes and against extreme inequality.go to website
Helvetas is committed to a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner. Helvetas is an independent organization for development based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas supports poor and disadvantaged people and communities in almost 40 developing and transitional countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.go to website
Terre des hommes switzerland works with numerous national and international partners on the vision of a fairer world. We support the economic, political and social self-determination of people in developing countries and in Switzerland.go to website
When there is a major disaster somewhere in the world, along with our partner SRG we launch fundraising appeals and organize national fundraising days. With the money raised we fund emergency aid and reconstruction projects run by our 24 Swiss partner NGOs. We monitor the projects regularly in order to ensure that your donations help people in need as effectively as possible.go to website
To help the most vulnerable, solidarity is an integral part of our work. And without you, nothing would be possible. Without you, we would not be able to change lives, empowering all our beneficiaries with dignity and autonomy.go to website
Skat Consulting is an owner-operated leading Swiss company specialising in international cooperation. We are dedicated to making available basic services and ensuring dignified living conditions and a healthy environment for all.go to website