AHA Centre

What AHA Centre does

The AHA Centre (ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management) is an inter-governmental organisation established in 2012 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. It operates under the governance of ASEAN Member States through a Governing Board and functions as the mandated regional coordination mechanism for disaster management and emergency response in Southeast Asia under the 'One ASEAN One Response' framework. Its primary constituents are the national disaster management agencies of all 10 ASEAN Member States, coordinated through the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM), with secondary engagement of UN agencies and international humanitarian organisations.

The Centre's core technology platform is ADINet (ASEAN Disaster Information Network), a regional disaster information repository and monitoring system that has tracked over 10,000 disaster events across ASEAN since 2012 using standardised GLIDE numbering. ADINet supports disaster reporting, statistical analysis, and information sharing, and includes ADILab, a thematic research platform covering Early Warning Systems, Climate Change Impact, Hazard Modeling, and Anticipatory Action. Around ADINet, the Centre operates four flagship programmes: ACE (AHA Centre Executive leadership development), ASCEND (ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management), ASEAN-ERAT (Emergency Response and Assessment Team rapid response), and DELSA (Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN) for pre-positioned resource management. Operational services include an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Flash Updates, Situation Updates, Weekly Disaster Updates, and Monthly Disaster Review and Seasonal Outlook (MDRSO).

The AHA Centre does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is funded through contributions from ASEAN Member States and development partners including the Government of Japan (via JAIF), the Republic of Korea (via AKCF), the European Union, Global Affairs Canada, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Luxembourg. Distribution is direct inter-governmental coordination; reach and services are delivered through formal diplomatic and ASEAN frameworks rather than commercial channels.

Name

AHA Centre

Legal name

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management

Website

https://ahacentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The AHA Centre is an ASEAN inter-governmental organisation, headquartered in Jakarta, that coordinates disaster management and emergency response across the 10 ASEAN Member States through its ADINet information platform, ACE/ASCEND capacity programmes, and ASEAN-ERAT rapid response teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Management Coordination

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)

Keywords

• Disaster management coordination
• Humanitarian assistance services
• Emergency response operations
• Disaster information systems
• Capacity building programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The AHA Centre is an inter-governmental organisation that facilitates cooperation and coordination among ASEAN Member States and with the United Nations and international organisations for disaster management and emergency response. It delivers regional coordination, disaster information management via ADINet, capacity building programmes (ACE, ASCEND, ASEAN-ERAT), pre-positioned emergency logistics through DELSA, and real-time situational reporting to support cross-border humanitarian assistance.

Product overview

The AHA Centre operates a comprehensive disaster management ecosystem comprising the core coordination platform, information networks, capacity-building programmes, and monitoring services. ADINet serves as the central information repository, while ASCEND provides professional certification and ACE delivers leadership training. ASEAN-ERAT offers rapid response capabilities, and the EOC provides continuous monitoring. Regular publications including Flash Updates, Situation Updates, Weekly and Monthly reviews keep stakeholders informed, while DELSA manages regional emergency resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACE: AHA Centre Executive Programme - Leadership and capacity building programme for disaster management professionals
• ASCEND
• ASEAN-ERAT
• ADINet

Products and services

• AHA Centre (Main Coordination Platform) Inter-governmental coordination platform facilitating cooperation and coordination among ASEAN Member States and with the United Nations and international organisations for disaster management and emergency response.
• ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) Repository of disaster information and hazard data for the ASEAN region, tracking disaster events from 2012 to present across all ASEAN countries with public submission and AHA Centre verification.
• ASCEND (ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management) Certification programme providing regionally recognised competency standards and certification for disaster management professionals, covering areas such as Rapid Assessment, Humanitarian Logistics, Information Management, WASH, and Humanitarian Shelter & Settlements.
• ASEAN-ERAT (ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team) Regional rapid response team trained to assist ASEAN Member States during disaster emergencies, conducting assessments and coordination operations across borders.
• ACE (ASEAN Disaster Management Certification for Excellence) Capacity-building programme focused on leadership development, network building, and continuing engagement for disaster management professionals across ASEAN.
• ADILab Thematic research and innovation platform within ADINet focusing on Early Warning Systems, Climate Change Impact, Hazard Modeling, Anticipatory Action, and cross-cutting disaster management themes.
• Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Monitoring and coordination facility for disaster response operations across the ASEAN region.
• DELSA (Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN) Regional resource management system for pre-positioning and deploying emergency supplies and personnel during disasters.
• Flash Updates Real-time emergency bulletins providing immediate updates on active disasters including tropical cyclones, earthquakes, and flooding events in the ASEAN region.
• Situation Updates Periodic situational reports on ongoing disaster events providing detailed impact assessments and response coordination information.
• Monthly Disaster Review and Seasonal Outlook (MDRSO) Monthly analysis of disaster patterns with seasonal forecasting for the ASEAN region.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Supports SICAP II Project enabling Internal Learning Management System training for AHA Centre staff in June 2026, focusing on competency-based disaster management training design and delivery.
• Republic of KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Strong ongoing partnership supporting the ASCEND (ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management) Phase II project through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF). Executive Director met with Korean Ambassador to ASEAN in June 2026 to reaffirm partnership and explore enhanced collaboration opportunities.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Visit from European External Action Service (EEAS) delegation in June 2026 to discuss strengthening cooperation. EU provides support for regional exercises including ARDEX-25 and ongoing capacity building initiatives.
• Global Affairs CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Supports ASEAN-BRACE Project for Regional Capacity Building on Inclusive Early Warning Messaging, including June 2026 training in Da Nang, Vietnam with 64 participants from 11 ASEAN member states.
• LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Signed Memorandum of Implementation on Disaster Cooperation in October 2025, establishing formal framework for bilateral cooperation in disaster management.
• Government of JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Support through Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) for ASEAN-ERAT training and ARDEX-25 exercise in Cambodia (July 2025). Also supports ACE-LEDMP Phase II programme for leadership development in disaster management across ASEAN.
• Direct ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Thailand Local ERAT Training initiative, providing funding to adapt ASEAN-ERAT Induction Course curricula to national and local contexts for enhanced local responder capacity.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organised Second AHA Centre Recovery Webinar linking response, recovery, and development in practice, with participation from ASEAN-ERAT, World Bank, Philippine Red Cross, and Catholic Relief Services.
• BNPB Indonesia (National Disaster Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of ASCEND Competency Assessment and After-Action Review Workshop in June 2026 in Sentul, Indonesia, bringing together 27 candidates across key humanitarian competencies.
• Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organised Thailand Local ERAT Training Roll-out in Pathum Thani, Thailand in June 2026, training provincial emergency responders from 15 different provinces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/AHACentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/ahacentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahacentre

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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