Chapter 4 of the CCCM (Camp Management and Camp Coordination) case study collection focuses on preparedness programmes in national natural disaster response in three countries: Nepal (D.1), Philippines (D.2), Vanuatu (D.3).The Case studies document examples of preparedness activities aimed to build both resilience and response capacity of communities, partner organisations and governments by putting resources and plans in place to better address future emergencies, increase the value for money of relief action and ensure that scarce resources are directed to where they will have the greatest impact.