Tapiwa, the chair of the Local Disabled Persons Committee, and Allen Chaitezvi, a member of the CBM Emergency Response Team, review the Humanitarian Hands-on Tool (HHoT) app at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. Tapiwa lost his arm in a traffic accident. © CBM/ Hayduk

Inclusive humanitarian action resources and publications

Explore our Inclusive Humanitarian Action resource section for tools and insights that ensure persons with disabilities are at the heart of response and recovery.

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  • Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Response Plans – The Case of Cameroon

    pdf, 4.5MB, Accessible

    This case study presents the efforts made in Cameroon to mainstream disability inclusion within the wider humanitarian response through the integration of disability inclusion into the Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs) for 2023 and 2024. The case study reflects how effective collaboration between organizations of persons with disabilities, UN agencies, and humanitarian organizations can drive systemic changes for disability inclusion and ensure a stronger uptake of disability inclusion in humanitarian needs assessments and planning.

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  • Establishment of the Disability Working Group (DWG) Northeast Nigeria – Lessons Learned

    pdf, 4.3MB, Accessible

    This case study presents the efforts made to mainstream disability inclusion within the humanitarian response in the Northeast region in Nigeria through the establishment of a Disability Working Group (DWG). The documentation highlights success factors that supported the process and emphasizes the critical role that organisations of persons with disabilities played in the establishment of the DWG.

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  • Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA) Annual Report 2024

    pdf, 6.0MB, Accessible

    This report summarises CBM’s ongoing dedication to providing equitable support and practising a more inclusive humanitarian response across the world. As we continue to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world, we remain committed in our mission to ensure that every person, regardless of their abilities, has access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

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  • Gap Analysis on Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action in Eastern Africa

    pdf, 1.4MB, Accessible

    CBM and DAHW conducted a comprehensive gap analysis in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan to assess the status of disability inclusive humanitarian action for persons with disabilities in East Africa. The aim of the study was to gain insights and make recommendations for improved inclusive programming.

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    Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Guidelines

    pdf, 12.3MB, Accessible

    For children across the world, school is one of the most important components of their lives, and it provides an opportunity for teachers and schools to use their proximity to children to support their mental health and wellbeing. Deaf and hard of hearing children in the Palestinian Territories are a group at risk of mental health problems, and it is important that we support them in schools.

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  • Including Persons with Disabilities in DRR: A Research Study from Eight Countries of Africa, Asia and America

    pdf, 887.4KB, Accessible

    Persons with disabilities are among those most impacted by natural hazards and climate induced disasters, yet more likely to be excluded from disaster risk reduction (DRR) related decision-making and practice. This report describes progress, gaps, and good practices identified in relation to disability-inclusive DRR policy and practice across the eight countries, as well as provides a brief regional analysis. The report concludes with recommendations to support improved disability-inclusive DRR.

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  • Inclure les personnes handicapées dans la réduction des risques de catastrophes: Une étude de recherche dans huit pays d'Afrique, d'Asie et d'Amérique du Sud/Centrale

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    On estime que les personnes handicapées représentent environ 15 % de la population mondiale, soit plus d'un milliard de personnes. Pourtant, elles continuent de faire partie des personnes les plus touchées par les catastrophes et risquent davantage d'être exclues de l'élaboration des politiques et des pratiques liées à la réduction des risques de catastrophe (RRC).

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  • Inclusión de las personas con discapacidad en la reducción del riesgo de desastres: Un estudio de investigación en ocho países de África, Asia, América del Sur y América Central

    docx, 1.4MB, Accessible

    Aun cuando las personas con discapacidad son de las más impactadas por los riesgos naturales y desastres inducidos por el clima, estas son quienes más probabilidades tienen de ser excluidas de las decisiones y practicas relacionadas con la reducción del riesgo de desastres (RRD)

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  • Executive summary: Including Persons with Disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Research Study from Eight Countries of Africa, Asia and South/Central America

    pdf, 1.0MB, Accessible

    The study describes progress, gaps, and identified good practices in line with the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2030 and concludes with recommendations to support improved disability-inclusive DRR. The study design, data collection, and analysis were based on the 10 key inclusion criteria aligning closely with the Sendai Framework.

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  • A Synthesis of Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Assessments Findings from Seven Countries (2024)

    docx, 2.4MB, Accessible

    This report synthesizes insights from comprehensive Barriers and Enablers Assessments conducted in seven countries, namely Colombia, Nicaragua, Uganda, Niger, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. Focusing on local communities often characterized as among the most rural or remote, the assessment looks into challenges and proposes solutions to enhance disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR). The findings are structured into three main sections—Attitudinal, Environmental, and Institutional —each offering insights into barriers, enablers, and actionable solutions.

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  • Collecting Disability Disaggregated Data for Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Findings and Lessons Learned (2024)

    docx, 3.7MB, Accessible

    The collection and analysis of disability-disaggregated data in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and humanitarian action is essential for enhancing the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Inconsistent data collection affects comparability and reliability, making it difficult to ensure adequate inclusion. This report synthesizes findings from the Washington Group Short Set of Questions (WG-SS) on disability-disaggregated data in seven countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Colombia, Myanmar, Niger, Uganda, and Nicaragua.

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  • Saving Lives and Leaving No One Behind The Gaibandha Model for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

    pdf, 9.5MB, Accessible

    This good practice guidance outlines a framework for successful disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction programming. It is based on the experience of CBM and its partners CBM und GUK in implementing community-based disaster risk reduction programs in some of the most flood-affected communities in Bangladesh. The guidance includes practical steps to start making disaster risk reduction inclusive of all, including persons with disabilities.

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  • Saving Lives and Leaving No One Behind: The Gaibandha Model for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (2018)

    pdf, 9.5MB, Not Accessible

    A summary of 5 keyways that communities can prepare for disaster, including persons with disabilities

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  • Lessons Learned: The CBM Crisis Modifier Activation in Bangladesh Floods (2022) 

    pdf, 10.0MB, Accessible

    This report summarizes the learnings from the “Crisis Modifier Activation” as a response to the 2022 Bangladesh. The intervention was implemented collaboratively by CBM, two local partners (CDD, and GUK), and local Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The Crisis Modifier Activation in Bangladesh successfully addressed immediate needs, reinforced community resilience, and underscored the importance of disability-inclusive approaches in disaster response and recovery.

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  • Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Anticipatory Action Findings and Lessons Learned (2024)

    docx, 2.8MB, Accessible

    Based on the analyses of three specific countries (Zimbabwe, Niger, and Indonesia), the report examines disability inclusion gaps in Anticipatory Humanitarian Action (AHA). Key shortcomings include neglecting the vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities in risk assessments and a lack of disability-disaggregated data. Early warning systems are often inaccessible, and persons with disabilities are not systematically considered as a target group. On a positive note, the analysis also shows that improvement is happening, and that more and more AHA actors are aware of those gaps and start to address them.

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  • Mapping of humanitarian capacities of OPDs and disability-focused NGOs in Cameroon (2022)

    pdf, 1.5MB, Accessible

    The aim of the mapping exercise in Cameroon was to assess and document the involvement of national and local OPDs and national/ local NGOs working for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian coordination, as well as their capacities and understanding of inclusive humanitarian action. The mapping exercise laid the groundwork for future CBM activities over the next years, which will focus on building the capacities of OPDs and local NGOs and increase their involvement in relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Cameroon.

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  • Mapping of humanitarian capacities of OPDs and disability-focused NGOs in Cameroon fact sheet

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    Factsheet for mapping exercise in Cameroon aimed to assess the involvement and capacities of national and local OPDs and NGOs in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian efforts. This initiative will inform future CBM activities focused on strengthening these organizations' roles in humanitarian coordination in Cameroon.

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  • Cartographie des capacités humanitaires des organisations de personnes vivant avec le handicap (OPH) et des ONG axées sur le handicap au Cameroun: FACTSHEET

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    French factsheet for mapping exercise in Cameroon aimed to assess the involvement and capacities of national and local OPDs and NGOs in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian efforts. This initiative will inform future CBM activities focused on strengthening these organizations' roles in humanitarian coordination in Cameroon.

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  • Analysis of the capacities and knowledge of DPOs and NGOs working for the inclusion of people with disabilities in humanitarian action in Niger (2023)

    pdf, 561.0KB, Accessible

    The aim of this analysis in Niger was to assess and document the involvement of national and local OPDs and national/ local NGOs working for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian coordination, as well as their capacities and understanding of inclusive humanitarian action. The analysis laid the groundwork for future CBM activities over the next years, which will focus on building the capacities of OPDs and local NGOs and increase their involvement in relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Niger.

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