Children are undoubtedly one of the most vulnerable groups affected by disasters. A large number of children are suffered, injured or even loss their life in various disasters all over the world. This vulnerability is a result of peoples limited understanding about hazard risks around their environment, which causes lack of preparedness in dealing with disaster. Disaster Preparedness Awareness in School To promote disaster preparedness and risk reduction concepts in school education, IRC mobilises members of Youth Red Cross (Youth Red Cross – YRC) networking and volunteers in 33 provinces. Started from the end of 2006, IRC has implemented Disaster Preparedness Awareness in School Program as its efforts to promote disaster preparedness and risk reduction concept for children and youth. IRC develops the program by taking benefit from the extracurricular education provided for YRC as well as using peer education approach. Continue reading
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