Protecting children through community capacity building and risk reduction
This document presents the results of a training course on child-centered disaster risk management organised by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center in China. The program introduced a new concept to the region by focusing on reducing risks and building resilience with a child-centered perspective.
Key elements contributed to the success of the training programme:
- An existing interest in disaster risk management yields the best results during program implementation.
- A key to boosting motivation is to involve key stakeholders resulting in a more interactive process.
- This interaction boosts the motivation for people to help themselves, resulting in heightened interest and willingness to participate.