Emergency Preparedness and Response Team

Emergency Preparedness and Response Team

Building peace and resilience in conflict-affected communities through non-violent approaches.

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Our Mission

At JDPC, our Emergency Preparedness and Response Team is committed to supporting communities experiencing or prone to conflicts through Peace Building initiatives in communities & Secondary School. We aim to enhance safety and resilience by promoting non-violent conflict resolution through the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) training, Peace Education strategies(Peace Club), Disaster Risk Reduction & Humanitarian Relief.

Emergency Response Mission
AVP Training

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Training

AVP training empowers individuals and communities by promoting non-violent approaches to conflict resolution. Key components include:

  • Developing skills for peaceful conflict transformation.
  • Fostering trust and cooperation through interactive workshops.
  • Encouraging personal responsibility and mutual respect.
  • Addressing root causes of violence.

These workshops, conducted over two to three days, bring diverse participants together to share experiences and build practical strategies for non-violent living.

Funded by: MCC

Peace Club

Peace Education strategies(Peace Club)

The Peace Club actively engages secondary schools to promote a culture of peace through targeted strategies. By working directly with students, we aim to foster non-violent conflict resolution and build harmonious relationships. Key strategies include:

  • Conducting peace-building workshops in scools to teach negotiation, mediation, and dialogue skills.
  • Organizing school-based peace education programs to educate students on empathy, tolerance, and conflict resolution.
  • Facilitating peer mediation training for secondary school students to resolve disputes peacefully among peers.
  • Hosting school events to raise awareness about non-violence and strengthen local bonds.

Through regular visits to secondary schools, the Peace Club organizes workshops, training sessions, and events, empowering participants to adopt practical peace strategies and sustain a non-violent lifestyle.

Funded by: MCC

AVP Training

Disaster Risk Reduction

The Disaster Risk Reduction program at JDPC equips communities with proactive strategies to minimize the impact of disasters. By enhancing preparedness and resilience, we aim to protect lives and livelihoods in disaster-prone areas. Key strategies include:

  • Conducting community-based disaster preparedness workshops to teach early warning systems and evacuation planning.
  • Implementing communities safety drills and training programs to educate communities people on disaster response and safety protocols.
  • Establishing local disaster response teams to coordinate relief efforts and provide immediate support during crises.
  • Promoting infrastructure resilience through community-led projects like flood-resistant housing and safe water systems.

Through regular training sessions and collaborative projects in communities , the DRR program builds capacity to reduce risks and ensure swift, effective responses to disasters.

Funded by: MCC

AVP Training

Humanitarian Relief

The Humanitarian Relief program at JDPC offers critical support to communities by providing financial assistance to individuals, enabling them to start small businesses. This initiative aims to alleviate poverty, enhance economic resilience, and promote self-reliance in vulnerable areas. Key strategies include:

  • Distributing micro-grants to community members to launch small-scale businesses like tailoring, farming, or petty trading.
  • Offering entrepreneurship training workshops to equip recipients with business management and financial literacy skills.
  • Establishing support networks to provide mentorship and market access for new entrepreneurs in the community.
  • Monitoring and evaluating progress to ensure sustainable business growth and reinvestment opportunities.

Through regular distributions and ongoing support in communities, the Humanitarian Relief program empowers individuals to build a stable future and contribute to local economic development.

Funded by: MCC

Our Activities in Action

AVP Workshop 1

Conflict Resolution

Interactive sessions.

AVP Workshop 2

Community Dialogue

Building trust.

AVP Workshop 3

Skill Building

Non-violent techniques.

AVP Workshop 4

Peace Education

Community empowerment.

AVP Workshops

Our AVP workshops focus on equipping conflict-affected communities with tools for peace. Held in high-risk areas, these sessions foster dialogue and resilience.

Key Initiatives:

  • Interactive conflict resolution training
  • Community dialogue sessions
  • Skill-building for non-violent living
  • Peace education programs

Impact: Over 500 participants trained, reducing conflict incidents by 20% in targeted areas.

Workshop 1

Peace Workshops

Teaching negotiation & mediation.

Workshop 2

School Programs

Empathy and conflict resolution.

Workshop 3

Peer Mediation

Students solving disputes.

Workshop 4

Peace Fairs

Promoting unity and awareness.

Peace Club Activities

The Peace Club organizes practical activities to spread peacebuilding knowledge in secondary schools. These efforts directly impact young minds and promote a non-violent lifestyle.

Key Initiatives:

  • Peace-building workshops
  • School-based peace education programs
  • Peer mediation and youth leadership training
  • Local peace events and awareness campaigns

Impact: Dozens of schools students empowered, improving dialogue and reducing conflicts across project locations.

Workshop 2

Community Safety Drills

Practical disaster response.

Workshop 3

Response Teams

Local emergency action.

Workshop 4

Infrastructure Projects

Flood-resistant housing.

Disaster Risk Reduction Activities

Our DRR activities focus on reducing vulnerability and increasing readiness through community-driven approaches.

Key Initiatives:

  • Preparedness & evacuation training
  • communities safety protocols and drills
  • Formation of local emergency teams
  • Resilient infrastructure development

Impact: More than 15 communities now actively implement disaster risk reduction plans, improving overall safety and preparedness.

Support 1

Micro-Grants

Startup support.

Support 2

Humanitarian Support

Displaced person receive support .

Support 3

Humanitarian Support

Displaced person receive support.

Support 4

Humanitarian Support

Displaced person receive support.

Humanitarian Relief Activities

Our relief efforts go beyond aid by creating opportunities for financial independence and dignity through skills and support systems.

Key Initiatives:

  • Micro-grant distribution and follow-up
  • Entrepreneurship and finance training
  • Mentorship for new business owners
  • Impact evaluation and business tracking

Impact: Over 300 individuals empowered to launch businesses, lifting families out of poverty and boosting local economies.

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice and understanding."

— JDPC Emergency Team