We are committed to intervene and act when lives are at risk
For DCA, equal access to accountable humanitarian assistance and protection of life and dignity is the foundation for the humanitarian imperative.
DCA is committed to take action: to prevent and alleviate human suffering in disaster and conflict; to support locally based humanitarian response and protection initiatives; to advocate for equal access to assistance where this right is not fulfilled; and to advocate for governments to create and implement a framework for community based disaster risk mitigation and management.
DCA is also committed to address climate changes and it has become an important part of our goal to Save Lives. Climate changes causes extreme weather, floods and other disasters that calls for immediate attention and response. It is especially in poor countries that climate induced disasters strike, but at the same time it is the poor countries that have fewer possibilities of preventing and adapting to climate changes. DCA is dedicated to act when disaster strikes and alleviate human suffering, and climate induced disasters are no exemption, which is why DCA is committed to ensure fast and accountable response in this regard.
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We work with communities to reduce the threat and consequence of conflict and armed violence.
We work with partners to strengthen their preparedness and capacity for fast and accountable humanitarian response.
We work in a sustainable livelihoods framework to reduce hunger and achieve the right to food.
We work with our partners to ensure the key principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination and equality.