Flipping a common humanitarian narrative about a vast, diverse and dynamic region – People in the Red Vest / Episode 8

Red Vest
12/12/2023 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
Flipping a common humanitarian narrative about a vast, diverse and dynamic region – People in the Red Vest / Episode 8

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In this episode, Alexander Matheou challenges a common humanitarian narrative about the Asia Pacific region being “disaster prone.” Yes, it is particularly vulnerable to climate-related events — and it has more than its share of volcanos and earthquakes — but it’s also leading the way in life-saving prevention, preparedness and humanitarian innovation. As IFRC’s regional director for the Asia Pacific region, Matheou talks about the opportunities and leadership this vast, dynamic and diverse region offers the humanitarian world.   

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