# Risk, Resilience, and Response ## Risk, Resilience, and Response ![street market vendors](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/risk-resil-response-landing.jpg?itok=wKcaSqVs) HHI's research on Risk, Resilience and Response examines the impact of complex humanitarian emergencies and aims to find ways to improve resilience and response. Explore the individual programs below to learn more about this work. [Back to Research](/research) ## Risk, Resilience, and Response [### Gender, Rights and Resilience ](/gender-rights-and-resilience)Investigates and addresses issues relating to gender, peace, and security in fragile states ![gender_rights_resilience_thumb](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/gender_rights_resilience_thumb.jpg?itok=75xzNEGz) [### Peace and Human Rights Data ](/peace-and-human-rights-data)Conducts research and builds capacity in countries experiencing complex emergencies and serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law ![peace_and_hr_data_thumb](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/peace_and_hr_data_thumb.jpg?itok=vSdq2oGo) [### Program on Resilient Communities ](/program-resilient-communities)Strengthens climate and disaster resilience through collaborative research, engagement, and translation of evidence into action ![resilient_communities_thumb](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/resilient_communities_thumb.jpg?itok=m5_m2Guw) [### Emergency Health Systems ](/emergency-health-systems)Works to bridge the gap between system development and humanitarian response and improve the quality and access of emergency care for those who need it most ![Emergency Health Systems](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/ehs_thumbnail.jpg?itok=8TLAbR8E) [### Global Childhood Cancer ](/global-childhood-cancer)Applies evidence-based theoretical models, public health frameworks, and research methodologies t to design and implement the diverse portfolio of projects ![Child in blue looking sideways and man in green and blue looking down while sitting on a bench in a room](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/19_-_scott_a_woodward_dsc4862_egypt.jpg?itok=3A_c_7lG) [### Children in Crisis ](/children-crisis)Addresses the critical needs of crisis-affected children and youth in humanitarian context ![children_in_crisis_thumb](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/children_in_crisis_thumb.jpg?itok=NjKfrolk) [### Indigenous Health Disparities ](/program-indigenous-health-disparities)Seeks to improve the health of indigenous communities and eliminate existing health disparities ![Window Rock in Navajo Nation, AZ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/window_rock_indigenous_health_card.jpg?itok=oNdxXdMa) [### Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises ](/diabetes)Seeks to address the heavy burden of chronic disease in humanitarian settings ![non_comm_disease_thumb.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/non_comm_disease_thumb.jpg?itok=o2rxaI2V) [### Local Engagement and Response Network (LEARN) ](/local-engagement-and-response-network-learn-program)Addresses the critical gaps in the capacity of Local and National Non-Governmental Organizations as first responders to infectious disease outbreaks in humanitarian settings. ![learn_hero_image.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/learn_hero_image.png?itok=a7Dzav08) ## Related Publications Download 113 citations download- [BibTeX](/bibcite/export?pager_style=standard_pager&number_of_items=6&sort_field=bibcite_year--desc&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B0%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172654&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B1%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172642&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B2%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172643&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B3%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172644&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B4%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172645&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B5%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172646&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B6%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172647&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B7%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172648&taxonomy_filters%5Bfield_hwp_c_researchprogram%5D%5B8%5D%5Btarget_id%5D=172649&&&format=bibtex) - 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The Lancet, Diabetes & Endrocrinology, 13, 10 Kiran Jobanputra, Sigiriya Aebischer Perone, Eimhin Ansbro, Saeed Baraiah, David Beran, Sadhana Bhagwat, Philippa Boulle, Hicham El-Berri, Ibtihal Fadhil, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Lilian Kiapi, Lars Bruun Larsen, Adelheid Marschang, Anna Nakayama, Iryna Vlasenko, and Michael Woodman. 2025. “[Strengthening Non-Communicable Disease Care in All-Hazards Emergencies](/publication/strengthening-non-communicable-disease-care-all-hazards-emergencies)”. The Lancet, Diabetes & Endrocrinology, 13, 10 - - Eimhin Ansbro, Katy Cooper, Mahmoud Tharwat, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Bhanu Pratap, Eiman Hag, Pablo Perel, and Lars Brun Laarsen. 2025. “[Non-Communicable Diseases in Emergencies: Time for Action on Converging Crises](/publication/non-communicable-diseases-emergencies-time-action-converging-crises)”. The Lancet, 406, 10509 Eimhin Ansbro, Katy Cooper, Mahmoud Tharwat, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Bhanu Pratap, Eiman Hag, Pablo Perel, and Lars Brun Laarsen. 2025. “[Non-Communicable Diseases in Emergencies: Time for Action on Converging Crises](/publication/non-communicable-diseases-emergencies-time-action-converging-crises)”. The Lancet, 406, 10509 - - ### 2024 Joshua Drake, George Kiwango, Fredirick Mashili, Deus Kitapondya, and Sean Kivlehan. 2024. “[Effectiveness of a Bleeding Control Course for Public Transit Drivers in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania](https://www.journalofsurgicalresearch.com/article/S0022-4804(24)00374-3/abstract)”. Journal of Surgical Research Joshua Drake, George Kiwango, Fredirick Mashili, Deus Kitapondya, and Sean Kivlehan. 2024. “[Effectiveness of a Bleeding Control Course for Public Transit Drivers in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania](https://www.journalofsurgicalresearch.com/article/S0022-4804(24)00374-3/abstract)”. Journal of Surgical Research - add\_circle do\_not\_disturb\_on Abstract ### Introduction In Dar es Salaam, mortality from road traffic injuries is roughly double the global rate. Most civilians are transported to hospitals by laypeople. We examined the impact of a bleeding control course among taxi drivers. ### Methods Before-after... David Mills, Alexis Schmid, David Lewander, Michelle Gonnet, Oleksii Lopatniuk, Oleksandra Demetska, Olena Sorokina, Anna Bolonska, Ramona Sunderwirth, Sean Kivlehan, Kathleen Murray, and Michelle Niescierenko. 2024. “[Expanding Trauma Education During War: Pediatric Trauma Fundamentals Training in Ukraine](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1448075/full)”. Frontiers David Mills, Alexis Schmid, David Lewander, Michelle Gonnet, Oleksii Lopatniuk, Oleksandra Demetska, Olena Sorokina, Anna Bolonska, Ramona Sunderwirth, Sean Kivlehan, Kathleen Murray, and Michelle Niescierenko. 2024. “[Expanding Trauma Education During War: Pediatric Trauma Fundamentals Training in Ukraine](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1448075/full)”. Frontiers - add\_circle do\_not\_disturb\_on Abstract **Introduction:** On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale offensive in Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties to civilians, including children. As part of a seven-stream trauma education initiative, a novel pediatric trauma fundamentals... J.H. Drake, G. Kiwango, D. Kitapondya, F. Mashili, and S.M. Kivlehan. 2024. “[Descriptive Analysis of Road Traffic Crashes Encountered by Tanazanian Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Trained in First Aid](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X24000314)”. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 14, 4 J.H. Drake, G. Kiwango, D. Kitapondya, F. Mashili, and S.M. Kivlehan. 2024. “[Descriptive Analysis of Road Traffic Crashes Encountered by Tanazanian Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Trained in First Aid](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X24000314)”. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 14, 4 - add\_circle do\_not\_disturb\_on Abstract ### Introduction In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, death from road traffic crashes (RTC) occurs at roughly double the global rate. In this study, we sought to understand the locations and types of vehicles involved in RTC in Dar es Salaam encountered by a cohort... Patrick Vinck, Keanu Costales, Mark Daza, Hannah Stoddard, and Vincenzo Bollettino. 2024. “[Information Sheet 1: Disaster Preparedness - Survey on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Perceptions in the Philippines. ](/publications/information-sheet-1-disaster-preparedness-survey-disaster)” Patrick Vinck, Keanu Costales, Mark Daza, Hannah Stoddard, and Vincenzo Bollettino. 2024. “[Information Sheet 1: Disaster Preparedness - Survey on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Perceptions in the Philippines. ](/publications/information-sheet-1-disaster-preparedness-survey-disaster)” - [ picture\_as\_pdfphilippinessurvey\_brief1\_...](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/philippinessurvey_brief1_preparedness_20241001.pdf) - [ picture\_as\_pdfphilippinessurvey\_brief1\_...](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/philippinessurvey_brief1_preparedness_20241001.pdf) - Previous page chevron\_left - [1](?page=0 "Current page") - [2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [3](?page=2 "Go to page 3") - [4](?page=3 "Go to page 4") - [5](?page=4 "Go to page 5") - [6](?page=5 "Go to page 6") - [7](?page=6 "Go to page 7") - [8](?page=7 "Go to page 8") - [9](?page=8 "Go to page 9") - [ Last page 19 ](?page=18 "Go to last page") - [ Next page chevron\_right ](?page=1 "Go to next page") ## Recent Posts [### Filipino PWDs struggle more in disaster recovery and preparedness ](/blog/filipino-pwds-struggle-more-disaster-recovery-and-preparedness) December 02, 2024 Providing adapted assistance and inclusive training programs for PWDs is crucial by HHI Resilient Communities Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines face significant challenges in preparing for and recovering from disasters, often finding... ![A paraplegic man on the side of a road](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/paraplegic%20man.jpg?itok=OHSSPd58) [### Only 22% of Filipinos satisfied with government’s efforts to address climate change ](/blog/only-22-filipinos-satisfied-government%E2%80%99s-efforts-address-climate-change) November 28, 2024 Targeted climate education interventions for poor, less-educated, and older Filipinos needed By HHI Resilient Communities Only 22% of Filipinos are positive about the Philippine government’s efforts to address climate change, according to a recent... ![screenshot_2024-11-27_at_12.39.08_pm](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/screenshot_2024-11-27_at_12.39.08_pm.png?itok=k5Z3Pfvc) [### Principled civil-military coordination in disaster response needed in the Philippines ](/blog/principled-civil-military-coordination-disaster-response-needed) March 28, 2022 By HHI Resilient Communities Program A new study by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) underscored the need for principled humanitarian civil-military coordination to avert threats to both humanitarian aid workers and crisis-affected populations in... description [### DRRM policies, financial aid needed in small island communities—HHI study ](/blog/drrm-policies-financial-aid-needed-small-island-communities%E2%80%94hhi-study) February 11, 2022 The report emphasizes the case of Pugad Island applies to disaster-prone small island communities in the Asia-Pacific and equatorial regions By HHI Resilient Communities Program Fisherfolk are out for a catch on Pugad river in Hagonoy, Bulacan... ![Fisherfolk are out for a catch on Pugad river in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/by_mark_toldo_hhi.jpg?itok=dVHTNVYO) [### The long-term needs of coastal communities ](/blog/long-term-needs-coastal-communities) July 08, 2021 By Mark Daza, Communications Specialist at HHI’s Program on Resilient Communities One of the stark realities that the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has magnified is how frail the lives of the poor are in fragile settings, especially during... ![Philippines Map](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/1map.png?itok=qgWnv97o) [ More arrow\_circle\_right ](/blog)