Nairobi
Kenya

'Vijana tuwajibike' - Step for disaster risk reduction

Organizer(s) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Headquarters United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Headquarters United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa Kenya - government Oxfam - Great Britain United Nations Development Programme - Kenya Kenya Red Cross Society Catholic Relief Services University of Nairobi
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University of Nairobi, Chancellor's court
Date
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The Nairobi event will be held under the theme: ‘Vijana Tuwajibike - Step up for Disaster Risk Reduction’ in line with the global theme.

The theme, derived from a Swahili catchphrase, Vijana Tuwajibike, is a rallying call to young people to take a proactive role in reducing disasters.

The event will be from 9.00am and will be graced by the Prime Minister of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga. Prior to the event, a media breakfast will be held to sensitize the public/media on the International Day of Disaster Reduction and the 'Ending Drought Emergencies in Kenya Campaign'.

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