In a major step forward for LEGS institutionalisation, the Kenya National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has been officially approved by its Board as the country’s institutional focal point for LEGS.…

At the end of January 2025, a LEGS Training of Trainers (ToT) course was successfully conducted in Panama, bringing together a diverse group of professionals dedicated to improving emergency response…

LEGS TOT As a result of the freeze on USAID-funded activities following the US Presidential Executive Order on foreign aid, the LEGS Training of Trainers course planned for April 2025…

© Crisis Response Journal LEGS is looking for a consultant to research and write a short Technical Brief on the role of LEGS in complex emergencies. LEGS provides internationally recognized…

By Abdirahman Mohamed Ali, LEGS trainer As an experienced LEGS (Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards) trainer, I’ve had the privilege of facilitating numerous training sessions over the years, but the…

LEGS is pleased to announce the launch of a new technical brief focusing on the application of the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) in the context of winter storms…

Livestock related emergencies, including conflict or disease induced crises, are becoming increasingly widespread. Their effects can be devastating on families, communities and whole countries, with serious economic and social consequences…

A groundbreaking new tool has been released to make emergency crop and livestock needs assessments more streamlined. Developed jointly by the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) and the Standards…

The last few months have seen a range of webinars, briefings and trainings on the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS), meaning more humanitarian staff are being equipped to better…