Disasters rob the poor of what little possessions they have - their homes and livestock and most importantly, their livelihoods. Having worked alongside small producers affected by conflict, disaster or economic crisis, Practical Action’s work has convincingly demonstrated that secure and sustainable livelihoods reduce both poverty and susceptibility to disasters. Who we work with include small-scale farmers, pastoralists, forest users, fishers and rural non-farm enterprises, with particular focus on women and young people.