This year, CDP has elevated its commitment in DRRM by adding a new program on its current institutional structure. The Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Program (HPRP) was estab- lished to complement the initiatives of the core programs of the institution namely: Training and Capacity Devel- opment (TCD); Research, Knowledge Exchange, and Management (RKEM); Advocacy, Partnership, and Networking (APN); and, Projects and Partnerships Program (PPP). The new program con- tributes to building the capacities of frontliners and communities in emer- gency preparedness and humanitarian response. It supports the core human- itarian standards in its program imple- mentation and evaluation. More so, the program advocates for the localization of humanitarian aid and response and the promotion of ethical partnership in humanitarian action.