The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) was founded in 2007 in the belief that civil society would have greater impact in strengthening the resilience of vulnerable people by working together. To support this aim, GNDR initiated Views from the Frontline (VFL) in 2008. VFL is a ground-breaking participatory monitoring programme designed to strengthen public accountability for DRR policy execution by providing the first independent global review of progress towards the implementation of disaster risk reduction at the local level. VFL gathers abroad cross-section of perspectives from communities, local authorities and civil society organisations who are most affected by disasters. The biennial programme recognises the value of a consolidated civil society voice across different regions and draws attention to DRR challenges seen by local stakeholders as critical to strengthening community resilience.