UK ISAR Team’s Scoping Mission to Tajikistan: Exploring Future Capacity-Building Opportunities
December 13, 2024
A UK ISAR team recently embarked on a successful scoping mission to Tajikistan, focused on exploring future capacity-building opportunities in the region. With exceptional support from the British Embassy in Dushanbe, the team had the opportunity to meet with key officials, including the Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission, and leaders from the Committee of Emergency […]
Malawi Capacity Building
February 16, 2024
A team from UK ISAR traveled to Malawi to conduct capacity building initiatives.Collaborating with a local team of 22 individuals, they focused on enhancing disaster preparedness capabilities for the future. A key component of their efforts involved providing comprehensive boat operator training, combining practical hands-on sessions with theoretical knowledge. Through this training, the aim was […]
Kenya Capacity Building
August 19, 2023
Following an original scoping mission to assess the disaster response capabilities of the Kenyan Disaster Response Unit (now the Disaster Response Battalion) undertaken by INSARAG representatives in July 2014, UK ISAR was requested to conduct a follow up scoping mission. Although the original mission still holds relevance and provides key recommendations, much has changed since […]
Cayman Islands Capacity Building
February 6, 2023
Our Strategic UK ISAR Lead DCFO Nick Searle, UK ISAR National Coordinator Russ Gauden, and our UK Training Officer, Paul Courtney, spent time with the Cayman Islands Government Fire Service as part of a Capability Team Building.