Where we work
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, UNDRR has a small, nimble work team of around 120 staff members who work with partners around the world to reduce disaster risk and impact, and build resilient communities.
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, we coordinate DRR initiatives in support of 44 Member States in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We foster a culture of disaster prevention and building disaster resilient nations and communities.
Based in Cairo, Egypt, we support the 22 Arab States and communities to build their resilience to disasters.
Based in Bangkok, Thailand, we support disaster risk reduction efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.
Covering 55 countries, we support the development of policies and actions towards a more resilient future.
We advocate and promote synergies between DRR, climate change and ultimately sustainable development.
We offer DRR expertise and promote stakeholder engagement, supporting partners around the world to reduce disaster risk and build resilience.
UNDRR’s New York Liaison Office (NYLO) provides policy advice and support to Member States and intergovernmental processes.
The UNDRR Office for Northeast Asia & Global Education and Training Institute (UNDRR ONEA & GETI).
The UNDRR Sub-Regional Office supports disaster risk reduction efforts across the Pacific.