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Author(s): Winona Sigue

Infographic: how to make disaster risk reduction programs more accessible to children

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Experts have long stressed the importance of effective disaster prevention, mitigation, response, rehabilitation and recovery, knowing that disasters can happen anywhere and anytime. In the Philippines, there is the national Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) framework – a “comprehensive, all hazards, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and community-based approach to disaster risk reduction and management.”

During disasters, however, one of the most disadvantaged are the children, including those from indigeneous communities, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Due to their limited capabilities, they can’t fully participate in disaster risk reduction (DRR) programs implemented by the government.

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Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) believes that children are more than capable of making contributions in society and ensures that no one is left behind. So how can we keep them informed and involved with DRRM programs? The Super Preppers: Disaster Fight Squad teach us how.

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Themes Capacity development Children and Youth Disaster risk management
Country and region Philippines

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