Disaster Risk Financing
Ways to join
In this course, you’ll learn about Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) concepts, when to use DRF systems, and how to use the Building Blocks framework, a step-by-step guidance for setting up Anticipatory Action systems. Modules will cover; and introduction to this DRF, how to develop a DRF strategy, setting up risk models, developing community contingency plans and accessing Start Ready financing.
Disaster Risk Financing
Is this course for me?
The audience for this course is Start Network members and their partners interested in working on Anticipatory Action or DRF system development, a refresher for those already engaging in this work, and other practitioners from the NGO sector who are interested in this work. It is a self-guided and self-paced online course.
How will I benefit from this course?
In this course, you will learn the core concepts and terminology of Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) and understand when and how DRF systems can be used. The modules are structured around the Building Blocks which the Start Network guidance for setting up Anticipatory Action system that can access Start Ready funding.
How long will it take?
Completing all modules and quizzes within the course will take approximately 2 hours. You can complete the course’s content in any order you choose. Your progress will be saved so you can always continue later from where you left off.
How much does it cost?
This course is free!
Will I get a certificate at the end?
Yes - as you progress through the course, each module will unlock its own Certificate of Completion. Once you complete all required modules and activities an overall Course Certificate of Completion will automatically unlock. Please note - no digital badge is provided for this course.
How do I start?
Scroll to the top of the page and click on the Join course button. This will take you through to the course page itself.
Data protection
This course was created by the Start Network, who monitor use of this course to ensure it is fit for purpose. This means that staff members in the Start Network will be able to see the name you use on Kaya and any professional information you have given us. All this data will be anonymised before it is used for any analysis or reporting. If you have any questions about this, please email anticipation@startprogrammes.org