The mission of the Pan-American Disaster Response Unit is to prevent and relief the suffering caused by natural and man-made disasters in the Americas, following the fundamental principles of the International Movement of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and the policies of the International Federation.

Vision

The Pan-American Disaster Response Unit is the focal point for response preparedness and response; its goal is to increase coherence of the Movement in the region through an appropriate coordination and planning; strengthening capacities to face a crisis during a disaster.

Goals

• To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federation
• To strengthen the integration of all components of the movement.
• To increase the impact of humanitarian actions in disasters

Objective 1

• To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federation
• To promote the response system and the development of instruments
• To implement technical areas
• To Consolidate PADRU as a viable and sustainable instrument
• To improve capacity

Objective 2

• To strengthen the integration of all components of the movement
• To increase the collaboration, communication and coordination with Regional Delegations.
• To increase collaboration and coordination with National Societies in the Americas .
• To promote coordination with partners and other organizations.
• To be a processes facilitator

Objective 3

• To increase the impact of humanitarian actions in case of disasters.
• To spread and apply standards in humanitarian assistance.
• To implement training programs of preparedness and response.
• To ensure transparency of donors, partners and beneficiaries.
• To develop response tools.