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Veng. CBFMP relied on a network of Red Cross Volunteers
(RCVs) and Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) offi cials at the
commune, district and provincial levels to lead communities
in protecting themselves from the impact of fl oods.
Four steps were undertaken to establish and sustain an
organizational framework for identifying needs and costeffective
mitigation strategies.
1. Selecting Project Sites and Volunteers
Red Cross defi ned the selection criteria for target
communities and RCVs residing at selected
communities.
2. Capacity Building
Volunteers were trained using a curriculum developed
by the ADPC that consisted of 4 modules. Additional
support after training was done through regular group
meetings and site visits to support the RCVs as they
worked in their respective communities. Later, CRC
replicated its achievements into the umbrella program
called Community-Based Disaster Preparedness
Program (CBDP).
3. Community Organizing
Trained RCVs established a village-level Disaster
Management Committees (DMCs) in each targeted
community. DMCs were set up for the management
of the project. However, many committee members
also carried out disaster mitigation and preparedness
activities in collaboration with the RCVs.
4. Risk Assessment
RCVs were trained to facilitate a mapping exercise in
their communities to identify hazard-prone areas. The
activity was intended to help them discuss and reach
consensus on planning and implementing mitigation
solutions. However, when the RCVs lead the production