The most effective social protection measures for building resilience in children in the face of natural disasters in the Cianjur District

This paper explores what social protection measures can best build resilience in children within the district of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia. The focus will be placed on the effectiveness of current government funded social protection schemes within Cianjur and suggestions will be made for future projects.

In the face of constant and destructive natural disasters, the district of Cianjur is in need of effective social protection measures which can protect some of the most vulnerable within the community. Children are one such vulnerable group within the community who are very susceptible to disasters that occur throughout their lives. Some children however are more capable of overcoming these challenges than others. This is termed ‘resilience’ in the academic and development world.