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Displaying 8 of about 8 resultsThis issue of Southasiadisasters.net is titled, 'First SFDRR Aligned National Disaster Management Plan'. In June 2016, India launched its first National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) with the aim of improving the country's resilience to disasters and reducing the loss of lives and assets. This issue highlights the importance of the NDMP and…
Education Safe From Disasters Research
Urban Child-centred HVC assessment and planning tools
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs i…
NEW YORK, 27 May 2016 – Indigenous peoples have spotlighted the need to take their concerns into account when it comes to reducing disaster risk, notably for members of their communities with disabilities.
The devastating wildfires in Canada and the earthquakes that have shaken Ecuador are just the latest reminders of how hazards affect indigenous peop…
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The Youth Assembly at the United Nations (YA@UN) is a unique platform created to foster dialogue and generate partnerships between exceptional youth, UN high officials and staff, private sector, and civil society.
The 2016 Winter Youth Assembly at the United Nations is where young leaders and professionals, UN high officials and staff, private sec…
This document presents the results of a training on Youth Leadership for Disaster Resilience in Myanmar conducted by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and other organisations.
The benefits of training youth volunteers are the following:
They will be able to help fellow community members in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
They have…
Disaster-prone Vietnam is susceptible to rapid-onset emergencies like storms, typhoons, and flooding annually. During these times, children are unable to go to school due to unsafe conditions and parents fearing for their children’s safety. Approximately 70% of the population is living in coastal and low-lying areas, resulting in high vulnerability to e…
Save the Children is working to ensure that children in crisis situations, including disasters, are not deprived of their right to education. We prioritise children’s participation in learning, believing that through their active contributions, children gain a greater understanding of disaster preparedness. They can be effective communicators of risk, a…