Balance Requested from ACT Network: US$ 303,269

Since 1998 the ACT alliance has been investing on strengthening of local capacities to prepare for and respond to disasters through an Emergency Management Program. The aim of the program is to enhance the human and organisational ability of the members and their partners to respond effectively to emergency situations. The vision of the ACT/EMT program is to achieve:

• A common body of knowledge and experience at all levels
• An understanding of a common set of standards
• A commitment to the alleviation of human suffering and ensuring human dignity through an affirmation of hope

The ACT/EMT program was evaluated during 2002 and an important shift in the program was adopted: the decentralisation of ACT Emergency Management training initiatives and implementation to the ACT national / regional Forums. The ACT CO will have a facilitation role: fundraising; compiling and disseminating information; compiling and disseminating training materials; and developing training of trainers and materials as needed. In regions /countries where there is a need for building of capacity and no ACT forum organised, the ACT CO will take a proactive role.

2003 will be a transitional year and emphasis will be given to providing the alliance with adequate tools and human resources to develop EMT activities. Therefore, priority will be given to the preparation of an ACT training manual and a training of trainers manual.

This revision includes:

1. A revision of the Africa University program that will focus on two activities:
   • Completion of the ACT/AU training manual
   • A two-week training of trainers workshops
2. Compilation of the ACT/EMT training manual
3. Dissemination within the ACT alliance of the SPHERE revised handbook.

For the sake brevity we are not including in this revision the projects included in the original appeal.

Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested

Note: The un-earmarked amount is allocated by ACT CO according to the schedule of activities which we are awaiting.

Signed by:

Thor-Arne Prois, ACT Director

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