WHAT WE DO

Our advances risk-informed, inclusive, and community-centered action to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience in contexts exposed to recurring hazards and social stressors. The organization’s work is guided by internationally recognized humanitarian and development standards, with a focus on prevention, preparedness, and long-term resilience, rather than short-term or reactive response.

BREDO’s programming is structured around three interlinked thematic areas, designed to address the root causes of risk while promoting inclusion, local ownership, and sustainability. These thematic areas are implemented through coordinated planning, community engagement, and institutional collaboration.

 

Disaster Risk Reduction & Management
(DRRM)

Our approach in disaster risk reduction focuses on anticipatory action and preparedness in urban and peri-urban contexts where hazards, exposure, and vulnerability converge. The thematic emphasis is on reducing preventable risks and strengthening local capacity before emergencies occur.

DRRM programming prioritizes:

  • Community-based risk identification and hazard awareness
  • Preparedness planning for public spaces, schools, and workplaces
  • Strengthening local response capacity through training and coordination
  • Promoting safety practices related to infrastructure, mobility, and everyday urban risks
  • Supporting alignment with municipal and institutional preparedness mechanisms

 

The objective of this thematic area is to embed a culture of prevention and preparedness, reducing the human, social, and economic impacts of disasters and emergencies.

Women & Girls Empowerment
(WAGE)

We integrate a gender-responsive approach across our work, recognizing that women and girls are often disproportionately affected by crises, while also serving as critical agents of resilience at household and community levels.

This thematic area emphasizes:

  • Women’s meaningful participation in preparedness and resilience planning
  • Strengthening leadership, skills, and confidence related to community safety
  • Promoting gender-sensitive preparedness and risk communication
  • Addressing structural and social barriers that limit women’s participation during emergencies
 

The objective is to support equitable and inclusive resilience, where women and girls are recognized as contributors to preparedness, response, and recovery processes rather than passive recipients of assistance.

Inclusive Disaster Awareness & Preparedness Support (IDAPS)

 Our approach to disability inclusion is grounded in the principle that resilience is not achievable without accessibility and inclusion. Persons with disabilities are often excluded from preparedness systems, increasing risk during emergencies.

This thematic area focuses on:

  • Disability-inclusive preparedness planning and risk communication
  • Accessible training, drills, and awareness initiatives
  • Participation of persons with disabilities in preparedness and response roles
  • Advocacy for accessibility considerations in emergency planning and public spaces
 

The objective is to ensure that preparedness and resilience efforts are inclusive by design, enabling persons with disabilities to participate meaningfully and safely in community resilience processes.