Disaster impacts and children welfare in West Java province, Indonesia

Working Paper Series No. 4, April 2015:

This study highlights knowledge gaps related to the impact of disasters on children as one of the vulnerable groups. The paper looks at West Java, with a case study in Bandung regency and Garut. West Java itself has experienced catastrophic earthquakes, floods and drought. Bandung Regency also has high levels of economic growth and high population, which increases the vulnerability of the population, including children. Thus, from this research the disaster impact on children well-being is mapped out.

Natural disasters can cause fatalities and injuries in children, as well as disruption of teaching and learning activities. The impact of this natural disaster has been felt by most of the children in Indonesia, which is a country with a high risk of natural disasters. Unfortunately, studies that measure the impact of natural disasters on children in Indonesia are still few.