Meetings and conferences
Nairobi
Kenya
'Vijana tuwajibike' - Step for disaster risk reduction
Organizer(s)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Kenya - government
Oxfam International Secretariat
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Kenya Red Cross Society
Catholic Relief Services
University of Nairobi
Format
In person
Venue
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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