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Natural disasters claim more than lives and livelihoods. In most cases, they erase generations of oral history, knowledge, practices, accumulated wisdom and the social fabric of communities. Asia, the most disaster prone continent in the world, experienced more than half of the world's major disasters in the last half century. For SEEDS, acting with urgency to save lives and help affected families get back on their feet is our overarching goal. Its humanitarian action is focused on long term recovery for communities, building back better and contributing to sustainable development. Many of SEEDS' initiatives therefore lead into longer-term sustainable housing, climate change adaptation or school and hospital safety projects. This is performed with due regard for human dignity, respect for local cultures and values and accountability towards all stakeholders.
In its 16 years, SEEDS has responded to all the major disasters in India and, with each new initiative, its approach has evolved. From volunteering during the Gujarat cyclone of 1998 to the incorporation of indigenous technology in Barmer and, most recently, an owner-driver reconstruction approach to the Leh-Ladakh flash floods of 2010. Through it all, SEEDS continues to contribute and advocate for better coordinated and improved quality of response at all levels. |
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