Mozambique Red Cross Society acts ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani

Following an official declaration from the government, the Mozambique Red Cross Society is implementing pre-agreed anticipatory actions ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani.

Anticipating Tropical Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar and Mozambique

The frameworks for tropical cyclones in Madagascar and Mozambique have been activated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani.

Anticipating a cholera outbreak in the DRC

The collective framework for cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been activated and partners are now delivering anticipatory action to support those at risk from an outbreak.

The Chilean Red Cross becomes the first National Society to anticipate wildfires

The Chilean Red Cross has activated its simplified EAP for wildfires - the first time an EAP for this hazard has been put into practice.

Submit your data for the fourth global overview of anticipatory action

The Anticipation Hub is collecting data about anticipatory action in 2025, which will be presented in its forthcoming global overview report.

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Therefore, scaling up is not just “more”, it also means “better”.
To respond collectively in a coordinated manner, we must work together.

Jagan Chapagain Secretary General, IFRC

What is global is local somewhere and what is local is global somewhere else. For this reason, it is very important for us to actually come together and co-design, co-produce and co-implement, so we can learn from each other and also cross-fertilize ideas and solutions.

Dr. Halima Saado Abdillahi Head of Research and Learning, International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) and Kenya Red Cross

Better anticipation allows us to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile climate, connecting scientific information to practical action on the ground.

Professor Maarten van Aalst Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Anticipatory action has tremendous potential to increase the efficiency of life-saving interventions and protect the most vulnerable. This is especially true for women and girls who often face some of the most severe risks. Through well-targeted anticipatory approaches, we can better empower women and girls to face crises on their own terms.

Lisa Carty Director, Humanitarian Financing & Resource Mobilization Division, OCHA

Anticipatory actions are the bright spots in a bleak humanitarian outlook. If we manage to move more in that direction, we will get a response that is faster, cheaper, and more dignified. One that protects hard-won development gains.

Mark Lowcock Emergency Relief Coordinator

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