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Romania is strengthening its disaster resilience with support from the World Bank (WB) and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR). In 2023, the 'Inclusive Disaster Resilience' Project focused on improving emergency services for people with disabilities, was launched under the Japan-WB Program through the coordination of the Romanian Department of Emergency Situations.

This project has already made significant strides by training over 500 first responders with the skills needed to effectively assist individuals with disabilities during emergencies. These training sessions, some led by people with disabilities, have not only provided practical guidance on communication and assistance but also fostered greater empathy and challenged existing stereotypes.

To ensure the project’s long-term impact, a 'Train the Trainers' program has been implemented, ensuring its sustainability, and a scale up at the national level will be implemented during 2024-2025 under the new Technical Assistance Financing Facility for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness (TAFF), a partnership between the European Commission through its Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), the WB, and the GFDRR.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages http://www.gfdrr.org grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission.

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