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On 30 March 2026, Executive Director of the AHA Centre Mr. Lee Yam Ming paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Busadee Santipitaks, Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The engagement aimed to reaffirm AHA Centre - MRC partnership and advance the implementation of the Memorandum of Intent signed in 2024. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in disaster monitoring, early warning, and coordinated emergency response, including enhancing the link between data, forecasting, and timely action. The AHA Centre looks forward to continued collaboration with MRC in translating data and knowledge into practical measures that better protect communities across ASEAN and the Mekong region. @MRCMekong #partnership

On 26 March 2026, the AHA Centre participated in the event “Thailand’s Efforts to Strengthen ASEAN’s Coordination In Disaster Management and Tabletop Exercise” organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Interior of Thailand. AHA Centre Director of Operations, Dr. Sithu Pe Thein, joined a panel discussion with experts from government agencies and UN OCHA to share views and experiences in disaster management and emergency response coordination. 📷 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Interior Thailand

The AHA Centre calls for talented ASEAN nationals to apply for the post of Procurement Assistant based in Jakarta, Indonesia. ⏰ Send your application by 10 April 2026 🔗 More info: zurl.to/DJ9R #vacancy #job

The Regional Capacity Building and Workshop on Disaster-Responsive Social Protection (DRSP) and Inclusive Disaster Management in #ASEAN was held on 2–5 March 2026 in Boracay, Philippines, bringing together over 70 representatives from ASEAN sectoral bodies, civil society, RCRC National Societies, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The workshop strengthened participants’ practical skills in designing, delivering, and monitoring DRSP interventions, while promoting inclusive approaches and regional collaboration among disaster management and social welfare stakeholders. The event was followed by the 1st ASEAN-BRACE and 4th ASEAN-PRIME Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meetings on 6 March 2026, which reviewed progress and discussed next steps for 2026 implementation. Co-organised by the AHA Centre and the Office of Civil Defense of the Philippines, the activities were supported by Canada through the ASEAN-BRACE and ASEAN-PRIME projects. @CanadaASEAN #capacitybuilding #workshop #socialprotection #ASEANBRACE #ASEANPRIME

The AHA Centre wishes a happy Eid al-Fitr to all celebrating this joyous moment. May the spirit of Eid inspire kindness and hope in us all. Eid Mubarak! #eidalfitr #eidmubarak

The Balinese #DayofSilence invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Happy #Nyepi Day and Saka New Year 1948!

The 6th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting of the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN #DELSA Phase IV Project was held on 12 March 2026 in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Hosted by the Office of Civil Defense of the Philippines, the meeting reviewed progress across key project outcomes, including development of the #ASEAN Emergency Telecommunications Network (ETN), Supply Chain Management Systems, and replenishment of regional DELSA stockpiles, before concluding with a visit to the DELSA Satellite Warehouse in Camp Aguinaldo and the Office of Civil Defense. The DELSA Phase IV Project is supported by the Government of Japan through the #JapanASEANIntegrationFund #JAIF @civildefensePH

The AHA Centre invites the most talented and motivated individuals to apply for the vacancy of Project Officer. Passionate about disaster management and want to contribute to emergency response in the ASEAN region? Send your application by 31 March 2026! More info: zurl.to/10cE?source=Ca…

I appreciated the briefing by the #ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management @AHACentre on their valuable humanitarian work in #Myanmar. Last month, the Philippines joined the Center in a symbolic handover of prefabricated school buildings for Mandalay, Sagaing, Southern Shan State and Nay Pyi Taw to support communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Mocha in 2023 and the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in 2025.

The AHA Centre and SEADRIF Insurance Company signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to strengthen collaboration between humanitarian coordination and disaster risk financing in ASEAN. The signing ceremony was held in Bali, Indonesia, on 9 March 2026, by the Executive Director of the AHA Centre Mr. Lee Yam Ming and the CEO of SEADRIF Mr. Benedikt Signer. This partnership marks an important step toward developing regional insurance solutions and pre-arranged financing mechanisms that can support rapid humanitarian response to disasters across ASEAN Member States. By linking disaster data, financial instruments, and operational response systems, the collaboration aims to enhance preparedness and strengthen regional resilience. This cooperation reflects ASEAN’s continued commitment to advancing innovative solutions that bridge disaster response and financial resilience for communities across the region.

The AHA Centre is pleased to announce the launch of the Strengthening Institutional Capacity of #ASEAN in Disaster Management (SICAP) Phase II project, supported by the Government of New Zealand through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Building on the achievements of SICAP Phase I, the five-year initiative (2026–2030) will further strengthen ASEAN’s #disaster #management capacity by operationalising the ASEAN Disaster Management Training Network (Train-Net), expanding regional knowledge exchange, and enhancing the AHA Centre’s role as a regional knowledge hub. Through these efforts, SICAP Phase II contributes to ASEAN’s vision of becoming a global leader in disaster management. #1asean1response

In the spirit of #InternationalWomensDay, the AHA Centre spoke with #ASEAN women who are helping shape disaster management in the region. Su Ei Nandar, Program Manager for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at Plan International Myanmar, was inspired by the courage of communities after Cyclone Nargis in 2008. That moment set her on a 12-year career supporting communities affected by disasters. From managing emergency responses in Myanmar to earning her ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management #ASCEND certification, Su Ei's journey shows how women can lead and contribute to a more inclusive approach to disaster management. Read her full story in our latest feature. 🔗 bit.ly/IWD2026_SuEiNa… - With @PlanAsiaPacific #IWD2026

Canada partnered with the @AHACentre for a regional ASEAN workshop on Disaster Responsive Social Protection, 2–6 March 2026. Funded by Canada through the ASEAN‑BRACE & ASEAN‑PRIME projects, the workshop strengthened inclusive, shock‑responsive systems across ASEAN.

Happy International Women's Day 2026! Across ASEAN, women in disaster management take on critical roles, from preparedness to response and recovery. Join us in celebrating their achievements and the change they make possible! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

The AHA Centre, in collaboration with @UNDPasiapac and the ASEAN Secretariat, successfully conducted the 1st #ASEAN Disaster Recovery #Webinar 2026 on 5 March 2026, bringing together over 300 participants from across and beyond the region. The webinar highlighted how damage and loss assessments can be translated into practical recovery decisions and early recovery actions, highlighting lessons learned from governments, non-government institutions, and ASEAN partners. This webinar marks the first session of the 2026 ASEAN #DisasterRecovery Webinar Series, supporting knowledge exchange in line with the AADMER Work Programme 2026–2030. Thank you to all speakers, panellists, and participants for your valuable contributions! We look forward to continuing the dialogue in the upcoming sessions of the series.

📢 Join the First #ASEAN Disaster #Recovery #Webinar of 2026! We’re bringing together experts and practitioners from across ASEAN and our partners to explore how damage and loss information can be transformed into recovery decisions, prioritisations, and early actions. 🗓 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰ 13:30 – 15:30 GMT+7 💡 Theme: From Damage & Loss to Recovery Actions Be part of the conversation. Register now: s.id/recoverywebina… @UNDPasiapac

Meet Nadya Devina Zharfan – Disaster Management Analyst at BNPB Indonesia and Member of the ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team. As a relatively new member, Nadya shares how joining the #ASEANERAT became a foundation for her understanding of regional disaster response. From learning the full flow of operations during the 16th Induction Course, honing her skills at the Refresher Course, to applying her knowledge during the ASEAN Regional Disaster and Emergency Response Exercise 2025 (ARDEX‑25), every step has strengthened her readiness for real deployment. Nadya’s experience, made possible with the support of the Government of Japan through the #JapanASEANIntegrationFund #JAIF, shows the importance of continuous learning, adaptation, and repeated exposure to ASEAN disaster response mechanisms to shape confident and capable responders. Read the full story here: ahacentre.org/news/eratstory… #1ASEAN1Response

The ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ASEAN-ERAT) unites members from all 11 ASEAN Member States to supported affected Members States in times of crisis. With 457 members, including 238 trained in various specialisations and 27 equipped with team leadership skills, the ASEAN-ERAT stands ready to assist across key areas of humanitarian response. Check the map to see how many ERAT members represent each ASEAN Member State! #1ASEAN1Response #ASEANERAT

Happy National Day to Brunei Darussalam! 🇧🇳 Celebrating 42 years of independence, we wish our Bruneian friends a joyous day and prosperous future ahead for the nation. #NationalDay #HariKebangsaan #BruneiDarussalam

The AHA Centre wishes a joyful and prosperous Year of the Horse to all our friends celebrating this auspicious day. May the new year bring strength, resilience, and renewed energy to the ASEAN region and beyond. Happy Lunar New Year!