Deadline: August 21, 2026
Applications are open for the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026. UNITAR invites 500 motivated learners of all genders, aged 18 and above, living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific to apply for the Japan-funded “UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026– Building Economies and Livelihood Resilient to the Global Shocks”. The programme will equip the participants with lifelong skills in disaster risk reduction and inclusive leadership.
The programme will be in English and run in two phases, starting with an online phase from August to November 2026. The top performers will be invited to continue to the second phase, which will be held online in February 2027 for participants from non-Pacific countries and in person in March 2027 for Pacific participants. Through the training, participants will draw from the Asia-Pacific context and the Japanese perspective to develop inclusive disaster risk reduction plans tailored to their communities’ needs.
By strengthening women’s leadership in disaster preparedness and response, UNITAR aims to promote equity and foster resilient communities. Learners from other parts of the world are also welcome to participate, with the understanding that the material is contextualized towards the Pacific islands and Asia.
Benefits
- Participants who complete all requirements will receive a UNITAR certificate.
Eligibility
The programme is open to motivated people of any gender living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are:
- An adult of 18 years or older
- Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction
- Passionate about climate change and disaster risk reduction, including its impact on communities
- Keen to succeed and make a positive impact on their communities
- Proficient in English
- Computer-literate, with access to the internet
- Committed to completing the programme
Nationals from the following countries are encouraged to participate:
- Pacific Island countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
- Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam
Applicants from other countries are also welcome.
Application
For more information, visit UNITAR DRR Training Programme.
