Working to Develop and Implement Emergency Systems that Meet the Needs of Disaster Victims, Refugees and Displaced Persons Around the World

The Center for Refugee and Disaster Response (CRDR) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is an internationally recognized education and research center that promotes excellence in humanitarian and emergency disaster assistance and preparedness.  

CRDR is a unique, collaborative academic program conducted jointly by the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

Center faculty integrate research methods with relief programs, drawing upon a variety of disciplines, including epidemiology, demography, emergency medicine, health systems management, nutrition, environmental engineering, mental health, and human rights. 

The Center collaborates globally with nongovernmental organizations, international and governmental organizations, as well as other research institutions on field-based research and humanitarian projects.

Improving Humanitarian Assistance through Research, Technical Support and Education

Publications and Tools - To improve disaster preparedness and response, we conduct research that advances the effectiveness of health systems, reconstruction activities, and emergency health care services to improve disaster preparedness and response throughout the world.

Response and Services - We serve as medical and technical support to governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations as they prepare for and manage disaster response.

Education and Training - We create leaders in disaster preparedness and response through a range of degree and certificate programs.  Our innovative education is uniquely tailored for governmental and nongovernmental organizations.