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Taiwan–Honduras Final Report 1
HondurasA Neighborhood-Based
Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction for Highly Vulnerable
Hillside Communities in Tegucigalpa
Final Report
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Acknowledgements The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) would like to thank the Government of the Republic of China-Taiwan’s (ROC-Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for its dedication to vulnerable communities in Latin America and its technical and financial contribution to the project “A Neighborhood-Based Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction for Highly Vulnerable Hillside Communities in Tegucigalpa, Honduras”. We would like to extend a special thanks to Douglas Y.T. Hsu, Deputy Director, and Daniel K.C. Chen, Executive Officer of the Political Division, of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Washington, D.C. and Joseph Y.L. Kuo, Ambassador, Carlos Antonio Yeh, First Secretary, and Iván Lo, Political Counselor of the Embassy of ROC-Taiwan to Honduras. Also, PADF would like to thank the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), the Permanent Contingency Commission (COPECO), the Secretary of Development and Social Inclusion (SEDIS), the Municipal Emergency Committee of the Central District (CODEM), and the Local Emergency Committees (CODELs) of La Canaán for their contribution and commitment to the project and effective coordination with PADF staff.
AcronymsDisaster Risk Reduction
Early Warning System
Global Positioning System
Government of Honduras
Honduran Earth Sciences Institute
Institute of Community Development, Water and Sanitation
Local Emergency Committee
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Municipal Emergency Committee of the Central District
National Autonomous University of Honduras
National Disaster Management System
Permanent Contingency Commission
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Secretary of Development and Social Inclusion of Honduras
Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Services of Honduras
DRR
EWS
GPS
GoH
IHCIT
IDECOAS
CODEL
MOFA
CODEM
UNAH
SINAGER
COPECO
ROC-Taiwan
SEDIS
INSEP
Table of ContentsExecutive Summary
Introduction
Project Description
Impact by Sector
Results
First Regional Conference
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Sustainability
Impact by Numbers
Conclusions
Financial Statements
Partners
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Executive Summary
In Tegucigalpa, Honduras, informal urban settlements are extremely
susceptible to the calamitous impacts of meteorological and geological
disasters. Due to landslides, floods, and seismic movements, residents
in marginalized neighborhoods, particularly those that live on hillsides,
constantly face threats to their lives and livelihoods.
Based on the need to increase the resilience of vulnerable populations,
save lives, and reduce the impact of disasters on informal settlements,
the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) implemented the
project “A Neighborhood-Based Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction
for Highly Vulnerable Hillside Communities in Tegucigalpa,
Honduras.” The 13-month project was implemented in La Canaán,
an at-risk neighborhood located in the Picacho district.
The project achieved the following results: restructured, trained
and equipped two Local Emergency Committees (CODELs);
strengthened the Early Warning Systems (EWS); produced two risk
maps of La Canaán; identified and defined evacuation routes and
install over 200 signs; constructed small-scale, disaster mitigation
infrastructure in La Canaán’s four sectors; trained more than 800
students and teachers of La Canaán in basic disaster risk reduction
(DRR) concepts; and trained 16 UNAH students in DRR and involve
them in the implementation of the project. The project benefited
more than 12,200 people.
The Government of Honduras (GoH) provided follow-on funding
through the Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Services (INSEP),
the Institute of Community Development, Water and Sanitation
(IDECOAS), and the Secretary of Development and Social Inclusion
(SEDIS), to continue the construction of the disaster mitigation
infrastructure in La Canaán, investing over 5 million Lempiras
(approximately $235,000 USD) and relying on various project outputs
such as the newly strengthened CODELs, trained community
members, and hazard risk maps.
The project was financed by the Government of the Republic of
China-Taiwan (ROC-Taiwan), through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MOFA) and was executed in collaboration with the Permanent
Contingencies Committee (COPECO), the Municipal Emergency
Committee of the Central District (CODEM), CODELs, SEDIS, and the
National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH).
PADF has a long history of assisting Honduras and other Organization
of American States (OAS) member states to implement natural disaster
response and preparedness and mitigation programs, working with the
Inter-American Committee on Natural Disaster Reduction and mobilizing
cooperation from international agencies, bilateral donors, and corporate and private contributors.
About PADFThe Foundation was established in 1962 as a specialized private sector instrument of the OAS to assist member states address their most serious challenges, such as preparing for and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters. For over 50 years, PADF has been aiding victims of every major natural disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean and the project described herein is a continuation of that mandate. See www.padf.org for further details about PADF programs.
IntroductionHonduras is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world in terms of mortality and economic losses due to hydrometeorological and geological hazards. From 1980 to 2008, 50 natural disasters hit the country, killing 15,548 people and causing $4.4 billion U.S. dollars in damages.
Hurricane Mitch is a clear example of the high vulnerability of the Honduran population. In 1998, the disaster killed 7,007 people, injured 11,998 others, left 285,000 people homeless. The damage in Tegucigalpa was severe, affecting the most vulnerable populations due to the precarious nature of housing and the lack of capacity at the local level to prepare for and respond to disasters in informal settlements. Unfortunately, informal neighborhoods presenting similar vulnerabilities have continued to proliferate across the country.
The present project was implemented in La Canaán, an informal settlement located on a deforested hillside, characterized by precarious housing and poor infrastructure. Exacerbating this informality is the fact that 61% of the homes are constructed on steep slopes that increase the risk of death and economic losses due to flooding, landslides, and earthquakes. Additionally, the two CODELs—the community-based organizations that assist in the preparation for disasters at the neighborhood level—lacked the capacity and tools to prepare for and respond to emergencies, increasing the vulnerability of residents.
La Canaán’s high susceptibility to major damages and losses due to disasters was the motivation for implementing the project. It should be noted that the project was designed to include a strong community participatory element where residents could take ownership of the intervention.
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Project DescriptionThrough an integrated and participatory approach, the project
aimed to reduce risk, save lives, and promote community
resilience in La Canaán. PADF, in coordination with ROC-
Taiwan, COPECO, CODEM, the CODELs, SEDIS, and the UNAH,
implemented the following activities:
Capacity Building at the Community Level
CODELsThe PADF technical team evaluated the conditions of the two CODELs, identifying gaps in the organizational structure of the committee and capacity of its members.
In order to respond to the gaps, PADF restructured the two CODELs, integrating community leaders and equipping the committee with tools such as wheel barrels, lanterns, machetes, pickaxes, among others, to implement disaster mitigation and response activities.
In order to strengthen the capacity of the CODELs, PADF provided intensive training in the following areas: basic DRR concepts; Emergency Response; Global Positioning Systems (GPS); Risk and Resource mapping; First Aid; and Emergency Drills. COPECO and CODEM participated actively in the trainings, providing essential technical and operational guidance and expertise to the CODELs, while also opening up channels of communication between the organizations.
La Canaán Community Members In order to motivate the community and foment their involvement in the project, PADF invited community members to participate in a “Culture of Life” retreat. The two-day retreat in Valle de Ángeles, Honduras, was aimed at developing key leadership and teamwork skills in participants. While the other project activities were focused on DRR, the retreat’s central purpose was to foster a sense of comradery between the various community members and strengthen their commitment towards the collective needs of the neighborhood.
UNAHIn order to incorporate the academic sector and the valuable technical expertise provided by the UNAH’s Earth Sciences Institute (IHCIT), as well as offer professional experience to advanced university students, PADF collaborated with the national university. In order to prepare the 16 Social Work and Engineering students for an active participation in the project, PADF provided training to the students in the following areas: basic DRR concepts, First Aid and Response, and Emergency Shelter Management.
La Canaán Educational Centers As youth are recognized transmitters of knowledge, the project targeted the student population in La Canaán. Through site visits and meetings with school directors, PADF identified gaps in the knowledge and capacity of students and teachers at La Canaán’s three education centers. In response, PADF provided training in basic DRR concepts and established emergency protocols and drills. PADF employed the Red Cross methodology and tool kit to hone the student body’s ability to identify risk and how to respond during and after an emergency situation.
Early Warning Systems (EWS)Supported by a Central District Municipal Council engineer, PADF evaluated the effectiveness of the EWS in sectors 1, 2, and 3 of La Canaán. The team detected various deficiencies and proceeded to rehabilitate the systems, replacing vital equipment such as sirens and megaphones, and provided the CODELs with training on the use and maintenance of the EWS. PADF also sensitized community
members, communicating the importance of heading early warnings and what precautions to take in the event of an emergency. EWS are
critical elements in DRR and have the potential to save lives and property if the local
community is involved and understands the nature
of the warnings.
Strengthen Community Early Warning Systems and Risk Mapping
Construction of small-scale disaster mitigation infrastructure
PADF mobilized partners and the greater community to construct small-scale disaster mitigation infrastructure in the four sectors of La Canaán in order to reduce the impacts of
landslides and flooding in the community. To this end, PADF, the UNAH, and the local community carried out microzonificaction studies, surveys, and also referred to the
community risk maps, in order to determine the highest priority zones and types of projects. Based off of this information, the engineers from the UNAH elaborated
project profiles and constructed the mitigation works with the CODELs and the community volunteers. The disaster mitigation infrastructure included
contention walls, drainage systems, box culverts, and paved walkways and streets. To complement the assistance, SEDIS provided “Solidarity
Bags” (food packages) to the community volunteers who carried out the construction activities.
Hazard Risk MappingIn order to identify the exact location of high risk areas prone to natural disasters in La Canaán, the CODELs, led by COPECO technicians, utilized GPS technology to produce risk maps. The maps served to identify evacuation routes, demarcate La Canaán, and generate greater community awareness surrounding high-risk zones in the neighborhood.
PADF staff and community member use GPS technology to carry out risk mapping activities in La Canaán.
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Honduras
Sector 1 Sector 2
Sector 3 Sector 4
Impact by SectorWith the participation of over 150 community volunteers, PADF and partners constructed
small-scale disaster mitigation infrastructure in La Canaan’s four sectors.
Before After Before After
Before After Before After
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AcademicParticipation
Results
DRRMapping
InfrastructureConstruction
• 2 risk andcommunity resource maps created.
• Evacuation routesidentified and formalized; 200 evacuation route signs installed.
Throughout the 13 months of implementation, PADF, in collaboration with ROC-Taiwan, the UNAH, CODELs, CODEM, COPECO, and SEDIS, achieved all of the proposed activities and surpassed anticipated results. PADF was able to leverage significant additional funds through the mobilization of new partners, expanding the reach of the project.
The intervention benefitted more than 12,200 people. The two CODELs in La Canaán were restructured and reorganized, with 22 community leaders trained and integrated into the committees. The three education centers were also targeted, with 867 students and teachers benefitting from DRR training and the establishment of emergency protocols and drills. In addition, 16 university students benefitted from the project, receiving training in DRR and the opportunity to participate actively in the program, gaining invaluable professional experience.
The strengthening of the CODELs, the organizations responsible for protecting the community during an emergency, and the construction of 11 disaster mitigation infrastructure projects benefitted the 12,200 residents of La Canaán and will reduce the catastrophic impact of extreme weather events on their lives and livelihoods.
UNAH carries out microzonificaction studies in La Canaán.
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AcademicParticipation
CapacityBuilding
DRRMapping
Community Engagement
& Preparedness
InfrastructureConstruction
StrategicAlliances
Results and Model Dissemination
• 2 CODELs restructured.• 22 community leaders incorporated into the
CODELs (15 males and 7 females).• CODELs equipped with tools to prevent
and respond to disasters (axes, wheel barrels, lanterns, and machetes).
• 6 intensive DRR workshops provided to CODEL members.
Alliances established among COPECO, CODEM, CODELes, SEDIS, UNAH, and ROC-Taiwan.
AcademicParticipation
• 38 community leaders participated in the “Culture of Life”
retreat where participants developed key leaderships and teamwork skills (15
males and 23 females). • 867 students and teachers trained in DRR.
• EWS rehabilitated in sectors 1, 2, and 3. • CODELs trained in the use and maintenance of the EWS.
• Regional Conference “Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Disaster Risk Reduction: The Neighborhood Approach in Central America,” organized in Tegucigalpa from August 7-10, 2014. • Project disseminated through media outlets.
• One preliminary diagnostic and one in-depth study produced about the socio-
economic conditions of La Canaán by the Social Work students.
• Microzonificaction studies carried out by part of IHCIT to determine earthquake risk in La Canaán. • Engineering students participated in the
project as construction managers, under PADF and IHCIT tutelage.
• 16 UNAH students trained in DRR.
• 11 mitigationinfrastructure constructed in La Canaán’s 4 sectors.
• 150 communityvolunteers participated in the construction of mitigation infrastructure.
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First Regional ConferenceBest Practices and Lessons Learned in Disaster Risk Reduction: The Neighborhood Approach in Central America
PADF and ROC-Taiwan organized the Regional Conference “Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Disaster Risk Reduction: The Neighborhood Approach in Central America” held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from August 7-10, 2014. The conference was co-sponsored by COPECO and CODEM.
The conference’s objectives were to present and showcase the Taiwan-funded DRR project in La Canaán, Tegucigalpa; bring together local and national disaster management authorities, specialists from multilateral institutions, professors, and non-governmental organization representatives to exchange ideas, best practices, and lessons learned as it relates to the
neighborhood-based approach to DRR in high-risk urban communities in Central America; promote the institutionalization of the neighborhood-based
approach to DRR; and create meaningful ties as well as encourage relationship-building among
high-level government authorities, multilateral institutions, and
local Central American
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communities to foster regional solidarity in disaster assistance. Nearly 40 representatives from Taiwan, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama attended the regional conference.
The conference was launched with opening remarks from Carlos Antonio Yeh, First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of China-Taiwan to Honduras; Nasry Asfura, Mayor of Tegucigalpa; Moisés Alvarado, National Commissioner of COPECO; and Roy Barboza Sequeira, Executive Secretary of the Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America (CEPREDENAC).
The three-day conference concluded with a visit to the colonia Canaán, where PADF implemented the Taiwan-funded 13-month urban disaster risk reduction project “Neighborhood-Based Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction for Highly Vulnerable Hillside Communities in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.”
Liza Mantilla, PADF Director of Disaster Management, gives opening remarks at the Regional Conference.
Carlos Antonio Yeh, First Secretary, Embassy of ROC-Taiwan to Honduras, talks to local media about the Regional Conference.
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Best PracticesIntegrate Diverse Actors and the Local CommunityDRR and the protection of vulnerable groups is responsibility of the public and private sectors as well as civil society, and calls for a fine-tuned coordination and an appropriate division of responsibilities between the diverse actors.
The present project achieved an effective and coordinated “institutional infrastructure” where PADF, ROC-Taiwan, COPECO, CODEM, the CODELs, the UNAH, and SEDIS worked in collaboration,
contributing a variety of technical expertise and resources to the project’s multifaceted range of activities. PADF could not have implemented the
program alone, and relied heavily on the academic expertise of the UNAH and the technical and operational guidance as well
as local know-how of COPECO, CODEM, the CODELs, SEDIS, and ROC-Taiwan.
The PADF technical staff played an integral role in the creation of an effective “institutional
infrastructure” through the involvement of the aforementioned entities in
the design and implementation of the project. In addition, the
will of each institution to better the lives of vulnerable
populations was essential and fostered an
environment for fluid teamwork, as each
actor recognized the importance
of DRR activities in marginal neighborhoods.
Another element that contributed to the success of the project was the creation of mechanisms for community participation. Each activity was planned and implemented according to the actual needs and the opinions of the community members, generating greater credibility in the project and PADF. In addition, the integrated and participatory approach set the stage for the sustainability of the project. As the residents of La Canaán have taken ownership of the project, maintenance and the correct use of key components of the intervention, such as the EWS and the drainage systems, are much more likely.
Develop Individual Capacity and Interpersonal skillsThe “Culture of Life” retreat was an uncommon activity in terms of DRR projects, yet, it played an essential role in motivating community leaders. The retreat, which included a variety of teamwork and personal reflection activities, helped develop leadership skills in key community actors. In addition, the retreat fostered a spirit of comradery between the community members and increased concern for the general well-being of La Canaán and its residents.
Youth as Transmitters of Knowledge PADF provided training to 867 students and teachers in DRR in order to foment a culture of prevention in the community. Engaging youth was very important in not only ensuring their safety during emergency situations at school, but also in expanding the reach of the intervention and reinforcing the project as a whole. As it is common for young people to share acquired knowledge with their families, the newly trained youth were returning home and sharing tips and information with parents and siblings, further reinforcing disaster preparedness in the community.
(From left to right) Julio César Quiñónez, PADF Technical Advisor, Marco Aranda, PADF Project Coordinator, Martha (Bethy) López, PADF Capacity Building and Training Advisor, Liza Mantilla, PADF Director of Disaster Management, Carlos Antonio Yeh, First Secretary, Embassy of ROC-Taiwan to Honduras, and José Han, former Political Counselor, Embassy of ROC-Taiwan to Honduras, participate in the Culture of Life retreat in Valle de Angeles, Honduras.
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Community members volunteer to carry out mitigation projects.
Lessons LearnedThroughout the project cycle, PADF and partners encountered various challenges. Thanks to PADF technical staff’s breadth of experience and the will and resourcefulness of all involved partners, the project was able to overcome setbacks and surpass planned activities. However, it is worth mentioning the challenges faced throughout the process:
Skepticism Community leaders and the population in general were skeptical to some degree at the beginning of the project. The skepticism can be attributed to past interventions where proposed goals were not met and/or did not create opportunities for community participation. PADF and partners tackled this challenge immediately, due to the fact that a positive perception by part of the community is essential to successful project implementation. Consequently, PADF created mechanisms for participation in and the socialization of the project through meetings, training sessions, and other activities such as the “Culture of Life” retreat.
Violence in La CanaánDue to gangs and drug trafficking, violence has escalated in Honduras, particularly in marginal urban communities. As a result, Honduras is known as the “world homicide capital” with 90.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people. In order to reduce violence, the GoH deployed Military Police across the country as to lower homicide rates and increase neighborhood safety.
La Canaán was no exception, and due to the increment in violence during the initial phases of the project, community members were too afraid to go to meetings and PADF eventually was not able to enter the neighborhood. From October 7 to 18, 2013, the initial project activities were delayed. Once the Military Police were deployed, the violence decreased significantly and project activities were resumed. It is recommended that security issues are seriously considered during the design of the project and that delays are planned for, especially when executing programming in informal settlements in violence-plagued nations. It is also advisable to develop alternate project strategies or locations if a site becomes too dangerous.
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The Taiwan-PADF project, which closed out in August 2014, received additional support from the GoH due to the success of the intervention. Beginning in November 2014, INSEP, IDECOAS, and SEDIS, continued to construct disaster mitigation infrastructure in La Canaán, investing over 5 million Lempiras ($235,000 USD) and relying on various project outputs such as the newly strengthened CODELs, trained community members and risk maps.
Sustainability
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meters ofdrainage systemcanals4
00
meters of pavedwalkways100
one contention wall & one box culvert constructed
evacuation route signs installed200 students and teachers
trained in DRRov
er8
67
invested in small-scale disaster mitigation infrastructure
$70,000in follow-on funding from the Government of Honduras invested in La Canaán for small-scale mitigation projects
$235,000 USD people now live in a safer La Canaán
12,2
00
Impact by Numbers
Conclusions The project was based off of the necessity to increase the resiliency and reduce the levels of risk faced by vulnerable populations in Tegucigalpa. La Canaán, due to its geographic location, informal character, and high levels of poverty, was particularly vulnerable and required a multifaceted intervention to reduce risk of life and property due to natural disasters.
Through a series of activities aimed at building capacity at the community level, strengthening the EWS, the construction of small-scale disaster mitigation infrastructure, and the coordination and collaboration between various local, national, and international DRR entities, the project was able to reduce disaster risk, promote a culture of prevention, and improve the quality of life and security for more than 12,200 people in La Canaán.
The project was able to complete all proposed activities and surpassed the expectations of all the involved actors. The success is largely based off of the coordinated and efficient actions by part of all actors, whom which contributed diverse resources and technical expertise for the myriad of activities in the project. Of equal importance, the community’s commitment, which was achieved though incorporating residents into the design and implementation of the project, was elemental to the success and sustainability of the initiative.
The fact that La Canaán’s community members took ownership of the project is a telling indicator that a culture of prevention has been fostered in the neighborhood. It is expected that community members will continue to correctly use and maintain important project outputs such as the EWS, the risk maps, and the mitigation infrastructure. It is also expected that the CODELs will now adequately fulfill their responsibility as La Canaán’s local disaster risk management authority and continue to coordinate with municipal and national authorities.
DESCRIPTION
Staff Costs
Equipment and Supplies
Travel
Field Activities
Other Direct Costs
Total Direct Costs
Total Indirect Costs
Total Project Costs
Counterpart Contributions*
Grand Total
TOTAL
$90,239
$42,969
$12,990
$97,318
$14,860
$258,376
$41,624
$300,000
$300,000
CUMULATIVEEXPENSES
$106,522
$10,640
$37,446
$85,183
$18,796
$258,587
$41,413
$300,000
$34,575
$334,575
BUDGET BALANCE
($16,283)
$32,329
($24,456)
$12,135
($3,936)
($211)
$211
$0.00
Table 4: Updated Program Expenditure Expenses through August 30, 2014
Financial Statements
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*Counterpart contributions include local labor, food rations provided by SEDIS, machinery and risk mapping support
provided by COPECO, and the Municipality’s contribution of construction
materials, trucks, and engineers.
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Belongs to the Executive Branch and is responsible
for policy related to poverty reduction in Honduras.SEDIS donated food rations (“Solidarity Bags”) to the
families in La Canaán that volunteered their time to
help construct the disaster mitigation infrastructure.
PADF is a non-profit organization that was
established in 1962 to implement socio-economic
development programs and disaster assistance in
Latin America and the Caribbean.
PADF was responsible for the design and management
of the project, specifically the financial and technical
supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
In November of 2012, ROC-Taiwan and PADF entered
into an agreement to establish a Disaster Assistance
and Reconstruction Fund for Latin America and the
Caribbean.
Thanks to the fund and Taiwan’s technical expertise in
disaster management, PADF was able to implement the
present project as well as others in Haiti, Dominican
Republic, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The CODELs, the churches, and other representative
organizations.
The community-based organizations participated
actively in the planning, socialization, and
implementation of the project, ensuring the success
of the intervention and the high levels of community
participation.
The municipal entity responsible for first response in
emergency situations.
The CODEM supported the entire process of
implementation and provided the technical and
logistical support to strengthen the EWS and construct
the disaster mitigation infrastructure.
The national entity responsible for risk management
and reduction, emergency response, early recovery,
and adaptation to climate change in order to save
lives and livelihoods.
COPECO supported the entire process of
implementation and provided the technical and
logistical support to carry out trainings, strengthen
the EWS, and construct the disaster mitigation
infrastructure.
Is the national university whose mission is to
contribute to the sustainable human development of
Honduras through vocational training, research and
service-learning.
The UNAH students and professors carried out socio-
economic and geological studies to ensure the sound
implementation of the technical aspects of the project.
UNAH students also participated in trainings and
supported the design and construction of the disaster
mitigation infrastructure.
PADF
ROC-Taiwan/MOFA
Community-Based Organizations
CODEM
COPECO
UNAH
SEDIS
Partners
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reached more than 10 million people by investing $69 million in development resources
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