Poor people are often the most vulnerable to natural disasters, such as flooding, cyclones and river erosion. In Bangladesh, Practical Action works with communities to reduce the impact of such disasters. This video describes a "livelihood-centered" approach to disaster risk reduction, illustrating some of the technologies promoted and emphasizing the involvement of local government in building community and household resilience. It shows disaster risk reduction projects in the Gaibandha, Sirajgonj and Bogra districts of Bangladesh.