Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Mission: "To reduce the impact of disasters in countries in the Asia and the Pacific by raising awareness, helping to establish and strengthen sustainable, institutional mechanisms, enhancing knowledge and skills, and facilitating the exchange of information, experience, and expertise."
In China since: 1986
International Contact:
Suvit Yodmani
Executive Director
58 Moo 9 Pahon Yothin Street
Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Tel: +66 2524 5354/5
Fax: +66 2524 5360 or 2524-5350
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 4,
Klong Luang,
Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Activities in Other Countries:
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and India
Since its establishment in 1986 this Bangkok based organisation
has collaborated with Chinese government departments and UN agencies in a workshops, training and study courses on topics such as disaster management, risk assessment, and specialised aspects of earthquake, flood and cyclone mitigation and preparedness.
ADPC is looking for suitable local partner organizations to implement to following activities: a public awareness program and capacity building in disaster management, community based disaster management programs, training programs on disaster management.
ADPC is funded by several international donors and funding agencies, including the UNDP, USAID/OFDA, AUSAID, EU, WHO, ADB, World Bank.
Links
http://www.adpc.ait.ac.th
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