Established in 2008, the Disaster and Development Organization (DADO) is an independent, non-profit organization that specializes in policy analysis, action research, and project implementation for disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, public health, business continuity management, and sustainable development at local, national, regional, and global levels. DADO's work encompasses the interdisciplinary field of sustainability science, focusing on the intricate interplay between environmental preservation, societal well-being, and economic equilibrium. We have developed a unique expertise in understanding how disasters can reverse development achievements, while sustainable development can, in turn, minimize disaster risks and impacts. In this context, single-track disaster risk reduction approaches often fall short due to fragmented efforts, limited knowledge sharing, poor coordination, weak leadership, inadequate resources, insufficient institutional support, and overall cost inefficiency. A more effective solution lies in adopting a whole-of-society approach—one that brings together government, private sector, and civil society to integrate multi-hazard risk reduction with development planning processes.

DADO's work is guided by three foundational principles:

1. Prioritizing initiatives that benefit the most disadvantaged populations.
2. Extending our reach to remote and inaccessible regions.
3. Operating in areas that are highly vulnerable to disaster risks.