About ASB Indonesia and the Philippines
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), or the Worker’s Samaritan Federation, is a German relief and social welfare organisation engaged in many social service provisions, including civil protection, rescue service, and social welfare service. ASB works through more than 200 branch offices in Germany and services in more than 20 countries abroad.
In 2006, ASB started working in Indonesia following the earthquake in Yogyakarta and Central Java in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs. In 2014, ASB began its initial program in the Philippines through mutual partnerships with local organisations following Typhoon Haiyan in late 2013.
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December 4, 2023
Peer Visit: Steps to Strengthen the Inclusion of Disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction
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Development Map of Disabilities Inclusion Policy in Disaster Management
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Social Inclusion of Disabilities in Disaster
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Disaster Concepts: Reducing and Managing Disaster Risk
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November 24, 2023
The Roles of Organisations of Person With Disabilities (OPDis) in PASTI Program
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November 6, 2023
Collaboration for Strengthening Climate Resilience in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Indonesia and the Philippines ...
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Disaster Safety Procedure
Disaster preparedness is a long-term investment. When disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.
