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Our focus
Welcome to the UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa, a premier centre of excellence committed to strengthening resilience and advancing sustainable development across the continent. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Hub operates as a vibrant platform for tackling Africa's most urgent challenges, including climate variability, natural disasters, socio-economic shocks, and the far-reaching impacts of conflict.
By fostering innovation, collaboration, and adaptive solutions, the Resilience Hub empowers communities, governments, and institutions to navigate risks and seize opportunities for a thriving, resilient Africa.
Our Mission
At the heart of our mission is the belief that resilience is key to sustainable development. We aim to empower communities, governments, and regional institutions to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from crises. By strengthening capacities, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration, we work towards a resilient Africa where no one is left behind.
What We Do
The Resilience Hub drives transformative initiatives through its focus on:
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Adaptation: Enhancing preparedness and response to natural disasters and climate-related risks.
- Digitalization: Leveraging technology to provide innovative solutions for resilience-building.
- Data and Policy: Promoting data-driven decision-making and evidence-based policy development to address complex risks.
- Trade Mobility, Governance, and Borderlands: Supporting inclusive governance, sustainable trade, and cross-border cooperation to foster stability and development.
Water and Ecosystems: Protecting Africa’s vital water resources and ecosystems while promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Our Approach
The Resilience Hub takes an integrated, people-centered approach to resilience-building. We work across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus, bridging gaps between emergency response, long-term development, and peacebuilding efforts. Our initiatives prioritize gender equality, youth engagement, and the empowerment of marginalized communities to ensure that resilience benefits are inclusive and far-reaching.
Why Resilience Matters
Africa has made remarkable strides in development, yet it remains highly vulnerable to recurring crises. Climate change, natural disasters, and socio-economic shocks often reverse hard-won gains, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. By investing in resilience, we help safeguard progress, reduce risks, and create a foundation for sustainable growth and stability.
Our Impact
Through collaboration with governments, civil society, the private sector, and regional bodies like the African Union, the Resilience Hub delivers:
- Evidence-based policies and strategies that address multi-dimensional risks.
- Community-led projects that empower individuals to take ownership of resilience initiatives.
- Knowledge-sharing platforms that amplify successful practices and innovations across Africa.
Our Vision
We envision a continent where communities and systems are robust, adaptable, and able to thrive in the face of adversity. By working together with partners across Africa and beyond, we strive to make resilience a reality for all.
Join Us
Be part of the journey towards a more resilient Africa. Explore our stories, engage with our initiatives, and collaborate with us to ensure a sustainable and inclusive future. Together, we can build a resilient Africa that thrives.