World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2012
The World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) is the pre-eminent conference of its kind – providing its participants with the opportunity to gain valuable education, training and exposure to examples of best practices, that are provided to assist them, their organizations and their communities. In order to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from […]
Emergency Phone App
The Federal Government of Australia has released a smartphone application to provide quick and easy access to information about emergencies and disasters across the country. The DisasterWatch app can be downloaded for free and contains the latest public information via a direct feed from emergency response teams in each state and territory. Attorney-General Robert McClelland says […]
Mobile station PROMETHEUS
Mobile station PROMETHEUS is designed to provide reliable power and water supply in harsh environments. The station consists of a telescopic boom with a wind generator and flexible solar panels, water generator, water filter, diesel generator, water tanks and communications center. The station can run on completely renewable energy or a hybrid system with diesel generator. This station is designed […]
Shelter Centre
Shelter Centre is a non-governmental organization registered in Switzerland that supports the sector of humanitarian operations that responds to the transitional settlement and reconstruction needs of populations affected by conflicts and natural disasters, from the emergency phase until durable solutions are reached. – The activities of Shelter Centre The 2006 – 2011 programme supports the […]
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Dotting the global landscape, decommissioned military installations are leaving their mark – symbols of triumph, pride, pain and the unforeseen consequences of military aggression. These abandoned structures and ghost towns disrupt neighborhoods and split entire communities. Architecture for Humanity is hosting the 2011 Open Architecture Challenge – [un]restricted access – a design competition that will […]
Monash Disaster Resilience Initiative
The Monash Disaster Resilience Initiative (MDRI) has been established to harness university-wide expertise with the goal of strengthening community-based disaster resilience. The aim is to provide the expertise to shape new approaches to disaster preparedness and management under the context of the Council of Australian Governments’ National Strategy for Disaster Resilience. This will […]
Water purifiers for low-income households
Nazava is a brand of water purifiers for low-income households. Nazava’s mission is to provide clean drinking water to everybody, everywhere. These water filters help in fighting diarrhoea. When used as an alternative to boiling water they are an effective tool against global warming. The purifiers enable households to obtain safe drinking water. Obtaining water from the Nazava purifier […]
Mobile Multifunctional Module Magellan
Module Magellan is designed to provide homes for people in a disaster zones. There are two modules. One is: 3200 mm (length) 3000 mm (height) 3000 mm (wide). The second is: 6000 mm (length) 3000 mm (height) 3000 mm (wide). All modules can be transported by helicopter or truck. Side panels open and create a cross […]
Intershelter Brings Relief
Bridging the gap between short-term tents and expensive trailers, the light, fireproof InterShelter provides a safe, durable option, large enough to house an entire family. As homes and areas are rebuilt, the domes can easily be broken down for storage and relocated for future use. Made out of a fiberglass-composite mixture, these domes are optimal […]
