It proves to be very useful in improving victim s livelihood conditions. LRF was first being operated from the DMI office. But considering the current demands on the LRF, a separate space has been obtained at 703, Sakar Four, Opp. Separate team of honorary fund advisor, a coordinator, an administrator and an assessment team is working for LRF activities. This publication is drawn from the Community Based Action Review of Drought Relief 2000 in Gujarat.
Copies are available on request.
Hindi version is still under process and will be published by July 2001. It includes Asian urban disaster mitigation programme running in Asian countries including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal and Sri Lanka with the primary objective of reducing the hazards of shelter in city areas. DMI s Hindi publication, Vipada Nivaran , reaches to Hindi speaking decision makers who are active in disaster mitigation and planning. DMI participated in this training. The ToT focussed on how to apply the Sphere handbook in the field.