Community Preparedness for Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Philippines

Natural Disasters Globally

The Philippines

Communities affected by recent crises

Key Activities

1. Training on SRH and DRRo Local government units and civil

society organizationso Community members (BHW,

community leaders)

2. Joint action planning

3. Action plan follow up

Areas to improve

• Funding commitments from LGUs to civil society for action plan activities

• Routine follow up to trainees

• Mainstream approach within national efforts for DRR

Community based solutions

• Communities are frequently the first responders

• They understand local opportunities and constraints

• They can identify those at risk quickly and efficiently

Thank you!

SRH is supported by community

interventions following an emergency