Carrie Santos

So glad I can promote ⁦@ENjorogeKe⁩ from ⁦@christian_aid⁩ and her presentation on a ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩ panel on #ICT and #disastermanagement. linkedin.com/posts/carriets…

So hard to imagine Budapest under water. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Yesterday, i joined distinguished panellists to discuss innovation in disaster management at #eahsAfrica/#eahsNairobi I emphasised that innovation is about our ability to adapt to our changing humanitarian context.@UNEP_Africa @WorldVisionEARO @UNICEFAfrica

@R_I_Labs Vanessa Mwangale regional head for East and Central Africa provided innovation examples in disaster management.

Panelists from diverse NGOs, INGOs and private sector partners on innovation in disaster management ⁦@UNEP_Africa⁩ @FruzsinaStraus⁩ ⁦@SafiaV⁩ ⁦@ShaheenSnilofer⁩ ⁦@UNICEFKenya⁩ ⁦@jkkamara⁩ ⁦@WorldVisionEARO⁩ ⁦@GrantThorntonKE⁩

South Sudan uses disaster management strategies to mitigate and prevent disasters, not just respond afterwards accdg to Dr Banak Joshua Dei Wal DRR govt focal point. He advocates for more donor funds for preparedness not response. ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

@KenyaRedCross cocreates solutions with #volunteers in building solutions, for example, building a flood detector with university volunteers @SafiaV @EAHSAfrica

⁦@KenyaRedCross⁩ tests use of drones for humanitarian action and early warning for disasters; advocate for investments to build those capacities at the local level not dependent on external funding and sustainable and scalable -⁦@SafiaV⁩ ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

Audience members highlight the need to go beyond short term responses after a disaster and build preparedness and resilience at @EAHSAfrica

Great point from @FruzsinaStraus that the different language and words we use in NGOs, @UN and private sector make it harder for us to collaborate. Events like @EAHSAfrica allow us to break down those barriers and learn each other’s language.

The government of South Sudan uses the Sendai framework to organize its work and collaboration with @SSRCS, @UN agencies and NGOs to build coherent disaster resilience programs. @EAHSAfrica

Dr. Banak Joshua Dei Wal, Director General of Disaster Management for govt of S. Sudan explains collaboration with livestock owners on vaccination, part of local efforts to build resilience and not be resigned to adversity. ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

In the wake of disasters and conflicts, Save the Children swiftly delivers innovative, evidence-based interventions to protect the most vulnerable, especially children. Yet, insufficient funding remains a major challenge, escalating risks and deepening crises. We're committed to cross-sector collaboration, building resilience, and driving sustainable development for all. Let's work together for a safer future. #EAHSNairobi2024

Panelist this afternoon discuss the incredible potential of multisectoral partnerships in transforming humanitarian experiences. By uniting efforts across public, private, and non-profit sectors, we can create sustainable solutions for those in need @EAHSAfrica @SaveChildren_KE

We need to ensure we are not eroding existing structures in communities, since they are really the first responders. ⁦@ShaheenSnilofer⁩ ⁦@UNICEFKenya⁩ at ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

Although this is the last @EAHSAfrica panel of the day, it is not the least. Such good speakers on ensuring people and their rights stay at the center of our work and we do not launch programs for their own sake.

⁦@SafiaV⁩ from ⁦@KenyaRedCross⁩ explains that short term funding (under 6 months) for pilots takes from communities but gives them little, so long-term sustainable funding is key ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

⁦@HamidaLasseko⁩ ⁦@UNICEFAfrica⁩ Rep for S. Sudan sees improving coordination every year with S. Sudan government leading flood preparedness and very localized needs in each region. ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩

Hon. Albino Akol Atak, Ministwr of Humanitarian Affairs of S. Sudan reflects on the power of multistakeholder partnership to save lives. Must consider effectiveness and efficiency at all times. @EAHSAfrica

Key ⁦@EAHSAfrica⁩ panelists discuss how preparedness. Even for disasters we did not expect, lessons learned exercises still help us to improve ⁦@FatimaMCole⁩ @RefugeesAfrica⁩ ⁦@UNICEFAfrica⁩ ⁦@OHCHR_EARO⁩ ⁦@UN_CAR⁩ ⁦⁦⁦@edwin__kleiber⁩

Public private partnerships when you have complementary skills and aligned objectives accdg to @edwin__kleiber of AMEX Healthcare at @EAHSAfrica