Preparedness before the disaster strike Attitude at the time of
disaster Cambodia is an economically poor country which is also
confronted with regular natural disasters. Heavy rains resulting
in floods and also stormy rains and typhoons often create a
situation of humanitarian crisis during many times of the year.
The rural population often engaged in agricultural activities
sees its means of livelihood washed away in a matter of few days
thus leaving them in a state of poverty. Caritas Cambodia in its
new strategic plan intends to implement a disaster management
policy which will help tackle this issue from a human right
point of view and the gender perspective at three levels: -
Preparedness before the disaster - Attitude at the time of
disaster - Action or response after the disaster Such a policy
will help tackle crisis situations adequately both at the
national and grass root level. This policy will be complemented
by a code of Conduct for Caritas Cambodia in times of emergency
and also a disaster prepa