OUR MISSION

The Centre for Disaster Protection finds better ways to stop disasters devastating lives and economies, by supporting countries to better manage disaster risk.

The Centre is founded on the principle that the relative likelihood of particular disasters can be predicted, and that their impact can be managed, with the right plans in place. So, we find and share better ways to prepare for, and respond to disasters. This can significantly limit the effect disasters have on people’s everyday lives, and on countries’ long-term development.

 Our Vision

A world where disasters do not devastate lives.

Our Mission

We prevent disasters devastating lives, by helping people, countries, and organisations change how they plan and pay for disasters.

OUR STRATEGY

This is the Centre for Disaster Protection’s revised strategy, covering the period from September 2022 to the end of 2025. It sets out our updated vision and mission, values, and goals. The Centre’s goals will be reviewed and amended annually.

OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

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  • IMPARTIALITY

    We are impartial and offer fair opinions that are based on objective criteria, unbiased by personal or organisational interests or advantage.

  • QUALITY

    We strive for quality and operate to high standards and aim to become a recognised, reliable, trusted, and authoritative voice in disaster risk financing.

  • CREATIVITY

    We are creative and aim to bypass the boundaries of traditional thinking and practice in order to challenge the status quo.

  • EMPOWERMENT

    We aim to empower, supporting others as they shift from reaction to readiness.