Country Chapters are the local chapters of the global Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN); their purpose is to carry out local ADN-related activities. The Chapter brings together a number of actors to create a community representing different sectors, networks, and at-risk groups involved in reducing avoidable disaster deaths. The Chapter can be hosted by an organisation or a number of organisations, and must be led by an ADN Regional Coordinator, as the host organisations’ point of contact.
However, a Regional Coordinator’s tenure is for 2 years. After 2 years, a Chapter can be relaunched by a new Regional Coordinator. From 2025 onwards, we welcome Regional Coordinators to host a Chapter who have launched a ADN Case Station for Avoidable Deaths (CaSA), which are 10-years commitment, to ensure Chapter sustainability.
As part of the ADN’s Global Campaign International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD), we aim to promote networking and research around avoidable deaths through the launch of Country Chapters. We aim to create 100 Country Chapters over ten years (2023-2033), with 50 by 2028. We will focus on lower-middle and low-income countries with the highest burden of disaster-related deaths.
CHAPTERS
Currently, we have three country chapters in India, Bangladesh and Oman. Below are details of the chapter’s inauguration and strategy.
India Chapter
Looking for a new host
Bangladesh Chapter
Sultanate of Oman Chapter
Looking for a new host