The Importance of Creating Awareness and Local Engagement
Developing fire and disaster management plans without building local capacity or raising awareness can be detrimental to the long-term success and sustainability of protection efforts
Our Multifaceted Approach
Education & Training
We engage in diverse educational activities for cultural heritage and disaster management professionals, historic site operators, designers, communities, et al, including:
- Site visits
- Lectures at local and international conferences
- Development of easy-to-understand guides
- Creation of interactive and informative web resources
Capacity Building
We focus on strengthening skills and knowledge levels of individuals and local communities in:
- Understanding hazards and vulnerabilities
- Exploring disaster management options
- Incorporating local resources to achieve desired results
Our methods include:
- Interactive training programs
- Training local trainers
- Short and long-term training initiatives
Advocacy and Awareness
We increase awareness about:
- Challenges posed by fire and other disasters
- Available mitigation methods and strategies
Our advocacy efforts include:
- Writing articles
- Speaking at conferences
- Engaging in pro bono activities
- Participating in preservation community committees
Engaging Local Communities
Local individuals and communities are critical to successful, long-term, sustainable disaster management plans. Our approach:
- Embraces local traditions, methods, and materials
- Recognizes the value of indigenous disaster management techniques
- Empowers local residents as first responders, especially in remote areas
- Ensures disaster mitigation measures are implemented and maintained over time
Benefits of Capacity Building
- Increases awareness as to exposure and level of risk
- Maintains overall local culture and traditions
- Ensures rapid and culturally appropriate emergency response
- Increases community investment in site protection
- Leads to more sustainable, long-term solutions
Our Services
- Comprehensive Capacity Building Programs
- Train-the-Trainer Initiatives
- Custom Course Development
- Interactive Webinars
- Detailed Training Manuals
- Targeted Skill Development Programs
- Innovative Distance Learning Solutions