Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
On April 18th, 2024, in Tirana, the module – dedicated to assistance to the population and the use of DESIGNA – of the training course for Albanian civil protection experts, implemented as part of a European project and organised by the Civil Protection Department in collaboration with Eucentre, ended with great success. This event marked a turning point in emergency management training, with a particular focus on areas at risk from earthquakes.
During the course, participants were able to immerse themselves in the DESIGNA (Distributed Environment to Support Individual and General Needs of Accommodation) system, the platform developed to optimise the assistance and management of populations affected by disasters. The training covered various aspects of the emergency, from immediate assistance to the population to the management of medium- and long-term housing solutions.
The course module included practical activities on the DESIGNA system, discussions and a final test to consolidate the skills acquired by the participants. The participants now know how the Italian civil protection system deals with the issue of assisting the population affected by disasters and how DESIGNA can support the various operators and make the management and reporting of costs more effective and efficient.
This training course is just one of many efforts by Eucentre to promote global earthquake safety and emergency preparedness. We will continue to work closely with local and international authorities to ensure that the latest technologies and strategies are always
