Partnerships

Recognized as the 'Civil Society Voice of Asia,' the Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN) is a network of national civil society organizations across the Asia-Pacific region, founded in 2002 in Kobe, Japan. It has evolved from an awareness-raising network into a leading regional voice in advocacy and capacity building across 21 countries. ADRRN exemplifies the spirit of southern leadership, the effectiveness of regional collaboration, and the power of civil society, placing local people at the center of its work.

The Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines (DRRNetPhils) was established on June 12, 2008, as a coalition of civil society organizations, academia, and disaster risk reduction practitioners, to support the passage of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10121). The network envisions resilient communities contributing to sustainable development and is committed to enhancing the capacities of at-risk communities and stakeholders in Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM). Its objectives include the adoption, implementation, and institutionalization of inclusive and integrated DRRM and CCAM policies and programs at both national and local levels.

NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) is a movement of local and national CSOs from the Global South, committed to promoting equitable partnerships and effective aid through genuine local participation in development and disaster management. It recognizes the vital role of its members, who, due to their closeness to their communities, enable quick responses to crises and empower local communities to address their own challenges.

Sphere, upholds the dignity and rights of crisis-affected people through principled, accountable, and quality humanitarian action. It developed the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards, now key reference tools for NGOs, UN agencies, and governments. As a global network, it hosts the Humanitarian Standards Partnership and the Minimum Economic Recovery Standards, and co-holds the copyright for the Core Humanitarian Standard, with its flagship publication, the Sphere Handbook, being a widely recognized set of humanitarian principles and standards.

Aksyon Klima Pilipinas, the Philippines' largest civil society network for climate action, was founded in 2007 in response to climate-related disasters. Comprising over 40 organizations, it advocates for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and justice through science-based, inclusive decision-making. The network engages with government agencies, lobbies for climate-related laws, collaborates with national and global partners, and monitors policies to propose recommendations for effective climate action. Its vision is a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and justly developed Philippines, while its mission is to lead advocacy for urgent and equitable climate policies.

The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), established in 2007, is the largest international network of civil society organizations, with 1,835 members across 130 countries. It focuses on advocating for risk-informed development and localization, strengthening organizational capacity, and enhancing community resilience to disasters.

The Southeast ASEAN Network on Disaster Responsive Social Protection (SANDRSP) is an independent informal network formed by ten CSO members from the AGDRSP project with support from ASEAN, ADB, and Cufa. It serves as a platform for continuous sharing, collective learning, and the promotion of Disaster Responsive Social Protection (DRSP).