First Response Radio

Sets Up Radio Stations

To Inform Affected Communities

Within 72 Hours of a Disaster

#communicationisaid

First Response Radio (FRR) empowers 2 way
communication, via radio, with affected communities
in the immediate aftermath of disasters.

"Some people have argued that radio is a dying medium, but it’s only become more popular and will continue to be a powerful tool for
community-based communications in and outside of humanitarian contexts." Leonard Doyle, Director of Media and Communications, IOM

HOW WE WORK

EQUIP

First Response Radio Teams have simple equipment that can easily be transported into any disaster area.
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TRAIN

First Response Radio Teams are trained to use the “Radio-in-a-Suitcase” equipment and understand the Critical
Information Matrix.
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RESPOND

Each First Response Radio team monitors disaster situations in their own area and makes their own deployment decisions.
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When your world is turned upside
down communication is as crucial as
Food, Water, Shelter and Medicine.

Information IS Aid

First Response Radio's Response Strategy

"72 hours in 72 seconds"

UPDATE: 2019 FRR annual Report is now available here

CONNECT
Partner with First Response Radio

First Response Radio plans to equip and train teams in
4 new disaster-prone countries over the next 2-3 years.

To partner with FRR in this venture contact Mike Adams, FRR International Co-ordinator.

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First Response Radio (FRR) is a network of radio broadcasters, NGOs and government partners.
Our members have been working in disaster areas since the Tsunami of 2004, providing critical information via radio, as aid. Our goal is to set up a radio station for the affected community within 72 hours of a disaster. The best way to build this capacity is to equip & train teams before disaster strikes.

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