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Get involved with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

The theme for the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), commemorated on 13 October, is “Resilience starts at home.” This theme recognises that the home is both the primary site where disaster impacts are felt and the frontline of resilience-building. The 2026 campaign calls on all actors – governments, the private sector, civil society, organizations of persons with disabilities, women's groups, youth networks, diverse community leaders and households themselves – to take concrete actions to reduce disaster risk, where it matters most.

Responding to these calls can transform the disaster risk landscape, accelerate Sendai Framework implementation, and reduce the human and economic toll of disasters.

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Many events will be organized around the world to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Day on 13 October.

Send us your activities so that we can amplify your events. We would be delighted to know more about how you are going to commemorate the Day. Find out more about organizing your own #DRRday #ResilienceStartsAtHome event.

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Previous events

Meetings and conferences
Online
The CDPM - University of Peshawar (UoP) organized an awareness walk and event to commemorate Pakistan National Resilience Day and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (observed annually on October 13).
Meetings and conferences
Benin City
Online
This event is designed to showcase youth-led innovation and practical community solutions to strengthen resilience in Nigeria, particularly against flooding and climate risks.
Meetings and conferences
Online
Aligned with the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme, "Fund Resilience, Not Disasters," the webinar will showcase how science-driven tools like OpenQuake help guide resilience-focused policies and investments.
Meetings and conferences
Busia County, Kenya
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In person
The 11th National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR 2025), themed “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” will be held in Busia County from 10–12 October, focusing on DRR financing, governance, innovation, and inclusive resilience strategies.
Meetings and conferences
Online
Join an informative exploration of this topic of funding resilience, not disasters. The webinar will conclude with time for Q&A
Meetings and conferences
Online
The webinar will explore mechanisms to increase funding for disaster risk reduction, particularly in the housing sector, and examine ways to close the financial gap in preparedness, protection, and recovery.
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Nairobi
In person
Join our global call to fund resilience, not disasters! This 13 October, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction invites everyone to rethink how we prepare for disasters by investing in prevention before they strike.

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