For the first time since its commencement
in 2001, the International Federation's work on IDRL will
be supported by its own global programme in the 2004 annual
appeal.
The annual appeal is the one of
the key platforms from which the International Federation
can secure funding to support its programmes assist the
world's most vulnerable people.
These activities focus on a number
of core areas relevant to each geographical region and
include: health; disaster management; promoting humanitarian
values; organisational development; and coordination and
implementation.
The IDRL programme is one of 12
global programmes, which aims to enhance international
disaster response efforts through the better understanding,
awareness and implementation of existing laws, rules and
principles which facilitate international disaster response.
This work will involve a number
of activities based on the following: