AKAH participates in refugee emergency preparedness exercise in Tajikistan
AKAH, in partnership with the Emergencies Committee of Tajikistan conducted the second large-scale disaster simulation exercise
Article Author: AKAH participates in refugee emergency preparedness exercise in Tajikistan
Media Source: Asia Plus (Tajikistan)
Date: 9 July 2019
On 5 July, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), in partnership with the Emergencies Committee of Tajikistan, UNHCR, other UN Agencies, government and other humanitarian partners, conducted the second large-scale disaster simulation exercise designed to respond to an emergency situation related to a massive influx of refugees. The aim of the simulation was to strengthen the coordination mechanism, build capacity and coordination skills for future responses and identify gaps in response and coordination during emergencies.