SLSU MCC implements Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Genderized Data Management System (GDMS) for GEnDErSAFE Project
The third activity of the GenDeRSAFE Project focuses on the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Genderized Data Management System (GDMS), a vital initiative aimed at identifying gender-specific vulnerabilities during disasters. Recognizing that women, men, boys, and girls experience disasters differently due to varying social roles, responsibilities, and access to resources, this activity seeks to collect and analyze data that highlight these disparities. By leveraging this gender-sensitive information, barangay officials can design more inclusive and effective DRR strategies tailored to the unique needs of all genders, ultimately enhancing community resilience and response efforts.
In line with this initiative, a series of activities was undertaken to develop a genderized data management system for disaster risk reduction. The process began with the collection of gender-disaggregated DRR data from 159 families in Barangay Gawisan and 419 families in Barangay Lunas. This data-gathering effort commenced on January 17, 2025, and concluded on February 14, 2025.
The data collection was facilitated by nine (9) social work interns, utilizing a specialized tool developed by the SLSU-MCC Campus Information System and Analytics (CISA). This tool systematically gathered information on the types of hazards most likely to impact families, the extent of these hazards, and the number of family members vulnerable to specific risks.
Once collected, the data was encoded into the system with the assistance of selected third-year social work students. To ensure accuracy and community involvement, the findings were presented to residents for validation on February 27, 2025, in Barangay Lunas and March 8, 2025, in Barangay Gawisan. This participatory approach helped refine the data and strengthen the foundatiofor gender-sensitive disaster risk reduction strategies.
Following the data validation, a seminar was conducted on February 28, 2025, at the P.E. Hall of SLSU-MCC to highlight the role of technology in disaster risk reduction (DRR), the significance of gender-sensitive DRR data, and the essential skills needed for social work interns to analyze and interpret this DRR data effectively.
The seminar was facilitated by esteemed faculty members of SLSU-MCC, including Mr. Rannie Sumacot, CISA and Research Coordinator, Engr. Maria Dulce S. Gonzalez, Ms. Irene P. Carbonilla, RSW, MSW and Ms. Jersel G. Carrido, RSW. Their expertise provided valuable insights, equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and analytical skills to utilize DRR data in fostering more inclusive and resilient community disaster response strategies.
