tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331400032011-04-22T10:08:06.779+09:00SPHERE India under the sponsorship of UNICEF has launched a new initiative known as URS(Unified Response Strategy)in disaster.Pilot states have been identified to tryout this new concept.Arjun Khajuria (Focul Person)noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33140003.post-1165215609252356672006-12-12T15:54:00.000+09:002006-12-04T16:00:09.266+09:00

Meeting of Sphere India-URS sub-committee members A meeting was held on 27th November 2006 to discuss Sphere-Unified Response Strategy (URS) at Seeds India Office, New-Delhi.ParticipantsMs. Shakuntala Suhag - UNDMTMs. Shirley Mcquenpatterson -UNICEFMs. Anisa Draboo -Oxfam GBMr. Sanjeev Bhanja - EFICOR Mr. Ramesh Babu -

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Briefing Note 22 September 2006 HIGHLIGHTS• Heavy monsoon rains continue across several states and cause fresh floods in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. • The intensity of floods in the last fortnight is relatively low. The state and district authorities, with the assistance of civil society and other partners, are providing essential life-saving

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Meeting of Interagency Group (IAG) to discuss the common response plan for Barmer floodsA meeting was held on 18 September 2006 to discuss the response plans of various humanitarian agencies and NGOs to Barmer floods. Following agencies participated in the meeting:-1. Mr. Nirmal Minj- Catholic Relief Services(CRS) Rajasthan.2. Ms. Kavita Gandhi- Oxfam GB Ahemdabad3. Mr. Manish Agarwal- Oxfam GB

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Courtesy: ActionAid

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Dear Members, · Orissa Inter Agency Group (IAG ) meeting took place yesterday the 7th of September 06 in Bhubaneswar. · The meeting was attended by all the 11 member organizations including representative from ECHO. · A general presentation regarding the flood situation in the state, extent and damage was made on behalf of the IAG. · Each organization shared

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Minutes of the Second meeting of ‘Interagency Emergency Response Group-Rajasthan’Date: September 05, 2006 Venue: CRS; A-93 Shiv Marg, Shyam Nagar, JaipurTime: 16:30 hrsParticipants:Mr. Ravi Gill, ADRAMr. Anil Joseph World Vision Mr. Tejram Jat, Culture for Health and Unity (unit of PRAYAS)Ms. Nitu Shahi, Save the Children, UK Mr. Sanjay Nirala, Save the Children, UKMr. Suvabrata Dey, CRSMr.

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Courtesy: NATURE’S CLUB

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Sphere-URS update: ORI/FLOODS/06-NO 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care India ( Mr. Sorajit Chatterjee) as on 5th September 06• 12 districts are affected with floods and four heavily affected.• About 2.5 lakhs people have been displaced.• In

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Minutes of the first meeting of ‘Interagency Emergency Response Group-Rajasthan’Date: 31st August 2006 Venue: Save the Children UK Jaipur office 59, Shivaji Nagar Civil LinesTime: 1530 hrsParticipants:Mr.Vijay Sharma, Action AidMr.Vijay Goyal, BARC (Budget Analysis and Research Centre)Mr.Suvabrata Dey, CRSMr.Tejram Jat, Culture for Health and Unity (unit of

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courtesy ActionAid

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Sphere-URS update: RAJ/FLOODS/06-NO 2------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christian Aid (Mr. Anand Kumar) as on 29th August 06 (17.30hrs)• Formation of 'NGO coordination committee" for undertaking relief and rehabilitation work in Rajasthan.• Christian Aid is working through MLPC (Mines Labour Protection Campaign)based in Jodhpur and SURE based

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EMERGENCY FOLLOWS UP MEETING OF SPHERE INDIA GROUP ON 23rd AUGUST, 06 FOR DISCUSSION ON CURRENT FLOOD: Meeting minutes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date: 23th August 2006 (Wednesday)Venue: Conference room, Care India, 27- Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi-110051Duration: 2 hours approx. ( 16.30 to 18.30 hrs )Host: Mr.

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EMERGENCY FOLLOWS UP MEETING OF SPHERE INDIA GROUP ON 18THAUGUST, 06 FOR DISCUSSION ON CURRENT FLOOD: Meeting minutes-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date: 18th August 2006 (Friday)Venue: Conference room, Care India, 27- Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi-110051Duration: 2 hours ( 16.30 to 18.30 hrs )Host: Mr. Balaji Singh-------

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Dear Sphere India members,SPHERE India under the sponsorship of UNICEF has launched a new initiative known as URS(Unified Response Strategy)in disaster.Pilot states have been identified to tryout this new concept.URS is still in concept and design stage. URS is a purely voluntary initiative (as is SPHERE)and any meneber of SPHEREIndia group can join the URS at it's own will.BestArjun

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