Latin America and the Caribbean
With projects in different areas such as anticipatory action, disaster risk reduction as well as health and social services the German Red Cross is involved in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Natural disasters and extreme weather events caused by climate change regularly shake the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Time and again, houses, fields and entire villages are hit by earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts or floods.
Together with its partners, the German Red Cross is helping to provide prompt and sustainable aid in many Latin American countries. It is equally important to create prospects for young people and to provide the population with the necessary knowledge on how to better protect themselves from disasters.
Anticipatory action
Saving lives, reducing damage and strengthening people's resilienceDisaster risk reduction is becoming more and more important in Latin America and the Caribbean due to increasing numbers of extreme weather events. In recent years, the German Red Cross has made considerable progress together with its national Red Cross Societies: More than 17,600 people have been reached directly through anticipatory actions. They have been able to better prepare for impending disasters and minimise risks.
