ECOWAS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (IDDRR) 2025

ECOWAS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (IDDRR) 2025

On this 13th of October 2025, the ECOWAS Commission proudly joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) under the global theme, “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” This theme calls for a transformative shift in how nations and institutions invest in disaster risk reduction (DRR) prioritizing proactive resilience building over reactive disaster response.

This year theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”

Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA) and its Disaster Operations Center (DOC), ECOWAS has made significant strides in advancing DRR across Member States. Over the past year, ECOWAS has: Operationalized multi-hazard early warning systems across the region; Delivered targeted capacity-building programs for national DRR agencies: Strengthened partnerships with development actors and technical institutions and Enhanced the visibility and readiness of the ECOWAS DOC as a regional coordination hub.

Story by Anita Frimpong