US and Philippine governments, WFP, and NGOs join forces

MANILA, Philippines - In observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month, United States Agency for International Development, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Office of Civil Defense Training Division, United Nations World Food Programme Philippines, United Nations Population Fund, and representatives of non-government organizations and the academe signified their joint commitment to “harnessing synergies to build resilience against disasters” in the Philippines.

The group made the pledge in the recently held National Forum on Disaster Preparedness and Response, which aimed to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge, best practices and lessons learned on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation efforts in the country, while promoting partnerships and linkages among different sectors.

For more information, visit www.wfp.org/philippines.