- To increase awareness of the benefits of community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives and their potential to build resilience and mitigate the risks associated with disasters.
- To identify the key components of successful community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives and the critical success factors that contribute to their effectiveness.
- To examine the challenges faced by community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives and identify strategies for overcoming these challenges.
- To promote the adoption of best practices for community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives, including the engagement of community members in all stages of the disaster management process.
- To foster partnerships and collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support the development and implementation of community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives.
- To advocate for increased funding and resources for community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives, to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness over the long term.
- To encourage the sharing of lessons learned and best practices among communities and disaster management professionals, to promote continuous learning and improvement in disaster risk reduction efforts.
- To support the development and implementation of community-led disaster risk reduction initiatives that are tailored to the unique needs and challenges of different communities, particularly those that are most vulnerable to the effects of disasters.