Crises prevention, recovery, and support

The key to effective response is the state of preparedness in advance of a crisis... Canaction plays a key role in operational coordination in crisis situations. This includes assessing situations and needs; agreeing common priorities; developing common strategies to address issues such as negotiating access, monitoring progress. Can-action also administers the cluster coordination system for the Humanitarian Coordinator, including meetings, data and information management, and reporting.

can-action ensuring following the right coordination mechanisms such as rapid-response tools.

Working through its regional and country offices, can-action deploys staff at short notice to emergencies. It also supports several surge-capacity mechanisms and networks that enable rapid service and follow up.