Dili, 1 July 2025 – The Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL) has taken a significant step toward enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience across the country by launching activities under the “Strengthening Disaster Readiness and Response (SDRR)” program. This initiative is part of CVTL’s broader Strategic Partnership Plan (SPP) 2025–2029 and is being implemented with the financial and technical support of the American Red Cross (AmCross).
In his opening remarks, Mr. Md. Sazzad Ansari, Country Representative of the American Red Cross in Timor-Leste, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in building stronger, more resilient communities. “This partnership aims to build stronger and more resilient communities across Timor-Leste by enhancing disaster preparedness and response capacities at the community, national, and institutional levels,” he said.
Ms. Emidia Belo, CVTL’s Disaster Management Coordinator, highlighted that the program aligns closely with CVTL’s strategic goals. “The initiative is designed to support multi-hazard risk management, improve emergency preparedness, and foster long-term collaboration between key stakeholders,” she noted. As part of the activity, participants held discussions to identify priority areas of the SPP for future implementation.
The workshop brought together 16 participants (7 women and 9 men), including key CVTL staff from disaster risk management, external relations, and other departments, along with representatives from the American Red Cross Delegation in Timor-Leste. Their collective input will help shape the direction of the SPP and ensure that communities are better prepared to face natural and man-made disasters in the years to come.
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