Avoidable Deaths Network
University of Leicester
Problem
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is a diverse, dynamic, inclusive and innovative global membership network dedicated to avoiding human deaths from natural hazards, naturally triggered technological hazards and human-made disasters in low- and middle-income countries.
Solution
The Avoidable Deaths Network actively contributes towards the following areas:
- Fostering trans-disciplinary ideas, partnerships and solutions to reduce avoidable disaster deaths and people affected by disasters for sustainable development in low-and middle-income countries, through knowledge exchange events (conferences, symposiums and webinars).
- Raising visibility and awareness of the Sendai Frameworkâs first two targets, through publications, and knowledge exchange events.
- Developing capacities of disaster responders and other stakeholders.
- Developing lifesaving tools, kits, interventions, innovative technologies, governance models and theories to reduce the burden of maternal mortality, snakebite mortality, drowning mortality during disasters, and tsunami mortality.
- Strengthening connections between disaster responders, through leveraging existing and promoting novel networking platforms.
- Nurturing future leaders for Avoidable Deaths and improve their leadership and employability skills.
- Publishing Newsletter and Bulletins for knowledge exchange; and
- Actively soliciting and securing private and public funds to promote the above activities.
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