Adjikov Mamadnazar reading an Oxfam publication about disaster preparedness. Tajikistan is often hit by a variety of natural disasters including floods, landslides, avalanches, mudslides and earthquakes.
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A woman takes notes during a human rights in disasters training session run by Oxfam. Each participant will return to their village and train five other people about their rights when a disaster hits.
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Sobirova Holby is a member of an Oxfam women's disaster preparedness group. "We get preparedness kits and know exactly where to evacuate because there is a map in the centre of the village that Oxfam has provided. We have an early warning system to alert community members and we know whom to call during disasters."
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An Oxfam / ECHO banner used during disaster risk reduction and preparedness events and training. Women and children are often more affected by disasters than men. Oxfam's programme has been designed so that women can take part in all aspects of the programme.
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Members of the Baljuvan rescue brigade. The members have been trained by Oxfam to help people affected by natural disasters.
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Colonel Aybov Nazrimad – Fire Chief. Oxfam is working closely with the local fire departments of Kulyab region in delivering disaster preparedness and reduction training. "We're developing a very positive relationship with communities. And we've been suprised by how keen people are to come to the fire department and learn about fire prevention," explains Colonel Nazrimad.
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First aid kits distributed to communities in East Khatlon. First aid is one of the main components of the training courses Oxfam runs.
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Community mobiliser Bibi Rahimova can only reach some of the communities she works with on horseback. "My responsibilities are to mobilise the community. My main job is to raise awareness about disaster risk reduction."
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Dilorom Safarova is a member of the Baljuvan rescue brigade. "The young men [in the brigade] treat us equally, and with respect, because they can see what a good job we do. Anything they can do, we can do too!"
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Habiba Turaeva and Zarnigor Umarova registering community members as they arrive at a designated safety area during a flood simulation exercise. "We've increased our knowledge," explains Habiba. "We women normally stay at home, but now we've had the opportunity to come and learn new skills and try them out at events like today."
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Nosirov Abdukaym Ibragimovich, member of the Village Emergency Group. Nosirov's house is very close to the river. "We've planted some trees to protect the village. We learned about this after some training by Oxfam."
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A mobile exhibition on disaster awareness, prevention and preparedness. The tent is taken round to different communities contains an exhibition of posters, films, and a 'tour guide'.
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