About SDRC 2024
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗦𝗗𝗥𝗖)
a pivotal event jointly organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency and Mogadishu University. This conference is dedicated to enhancing disaster management strategies, promoting community resilience, and developing evidence-based policy recommendations to mitigate the impact of both natural and human-made disasters. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, SDRC aims to improve disaster preparedness and resilience across our nation significantly. We look forward to your valuable contributions as we build a safer and more resilient Somalia.
At SDRC, we bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to collaborate and exchange knowledge on the best practices and innovative solutions in disaster management. Our goal is to foster a comprehensive and inclusive approach that not only addresses immediate disaster response but also strengthens long-term preparedness and resilience across our nation.
By focusing on the unique challenges faced by Somalia, the SDRC provides a platform for dialogue and action, driving the development of strategies that are informed by local context and global expertise. The insights and recommendations generated through this conference are designed to inform national policies and practices, ensuring that our communities are better equipped to withstand and recover from disasters.
We invite you to join us in this vital endeavor, as we work together to build a safer, more resilient Somalia. Your contributions, whether in the form of research, experience, or innovative ideas, are invaluable as we strive to create a future where our communities are protected, prepared, and resilient in the face of any disaster.
Enhancing Disaster Management Strategies: The Annual Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC) is dedicated to advancing disaster management strategies by uniting experts, practitioners, and policymakers. This collaboration helps identify gaps and develop innovative solutions specific to Somalia’s challenges. By focusing on both prevention and response, SDRC seeks to create effective frameworks that protect and prepare communities against disasters.
Promoting Community Resilience: Promoting community resilience is central to SDRC’s mission, emphasizing the empowerment of local communities in disaster preparedness and response. Through education and capacity-building, SDRC strengthens communities’ ability to anticipate, endure, and recover from disasters. The goal is to foster a resilient network of communities ready to face crises and contribute to a safer Somalia.
Developing Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations: SDRC is focused on crafting evidence-based policy recommendations grounded in the latest research and real-world experiences. The conference provides a platform for sharing data, case studies, and insights, leading to policies that are both effective and relevant to Somalia’s context. These informed policies aim to enhance disaster resilience efforts across the nation.