The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is a diverse, dynamic, inclusive and innovative global membership network dedicated to reducing avoidable disaster deaths. ADN is based at the Universities of Leicester and Kansai.

What we do:
✅ Build strong networks to connect responders worldwide
✅ Empower disaster responders with training and resources
✅ Innovate lifesaving tools, kits, and interventions through Avoidable Deaths Labs
✅ Mentor future leaders and junior champions in disaster response and prevention
✅ Share best practices through newsletters and bulletins
✅ Secure funding to support impactful initiatives
✅ Foster partnerships and transdisciplinary solutions

Our Global Campaign:
We launched and run International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD), every 12 March. With the slogan “Disaster Deaths Are Avoidable”, we raise awareness about avoidable disaster deaths.

Our Sendai Framework Commitments:
Aligned with Targets A and B of the Sendai Framework and four Sustainable Development Goals (3, 11, 13, 17) 

Our focuses:

•	Roll-out of Avoidable Deaths Lab’s lifesaving post-abortion care (PAC) and menstrual regulation kits for use in disasters and crises.
•	Work to reduce snakebite, drowning, and tsunami-related deaths during disasters.
•	Raising visibility of disaster deaths through publications and campaigns like IAD4AD.
•	Building grassroots-level action networks (CaSA) with high-risk populations for sustainable development solutions.
•	Strengthening disaster responder networks and nurturing future leaders.

Memberships:
We’re proud members of:
•	Leicester Institute for Environmental Futures
•	HEUREKA Project Network
•	The Santiago Network
•	UNDRR Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments Platform
•	UNOCHA Humanitarian Networks Partnerships Groups Leading-Edge Programme
•	Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Institutes (GADRI)
•	Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society

Let’s connect to make a difference – get in touch to strengthen our work!

Avoidable Deaths Network

Hideyuki Shiroshita

This department oversees the management and support of regional operations across various locations.

Regional Coordination

This department facilitates and oversees research activities and collaborations within scientific communities.

Research Coordination

This department focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to avoidable deaths and climate-related issues.

Avoidable Deaths Network

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Regional Coordination

Research Coordination

Risk Management

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