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NGO Disaster Relief Forum

NGO Disaster Relief Forum. Provides New Zealand NGOs with a forum for co-operation and shared learning for best practice in international humanitarian assistance, as well as presents a collective civil society voice on humanitarian issues . Coordination Policy and practice

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NGO Disaster Relief Forum

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  1. NGO Disaster Relief Forum Provides New Zealand NGOs with a forum for co-operation and shared learning for best practice in international humanitarian assistance, as well as presents a collective civil society voice on humanitarian issues. Coordination Policy and practice Learning Advocacy and awareness

  2. NZ Member Agencies Arena Adventist Development Relief Agency Caritas CBM ChildFund Christian World Service The Leprosy Mission Oxfam RedR Rotary The Salvation Army Save the Children Surf Aid International Tear Fund UNICEF World Vision Observer Status: Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, NZ Defence Forces, academics, human rights organisations and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society.

  3. Members serving the Pacific Members Adventist Development Relief Agency Caritas cbm Christian World Service Oxfam Rotary The Salvation Army Save the Children Tear Fund UNICEF World Vision Sectors covered Pre-positioned supplies Shelter and NFI WASH Health and Nutrition Education and training Economic development and livelihoods Food Security and Agriculture HIV/AIDS Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Protection Gender; women and children Persons living with disabilities

  4. Christchurch earthquake • NDRF provided coordination for members responding • Linkages to Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management • Knowledge, expertise, advisory service • Assisting local partners and accessing large volunteer networks • Plugging gaps from policy level to local response • Generated significant learning surrounding ‘domestic response’

  5. Partnership with the PHT • Members serve individually on clusters • NDRF links to OCHA through the Council for International Development • NDRF sits on NZ Govt. Emergency Task Force and Int. Assistance Cell • Facilitates industry training e.g. Sphere, pre-deployment for NZDF • Provides coordination for multi-agency/ multi-country funding agreements • Provides a platform for sharing PHT information with NZ based agencies

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