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1. Children, Do You Know What To Do During Emergencies?

   

   The Philippines is hit by around 20 tropical cyclones every year, state weather bureau PAGASA reported. Aside from typhoons, other forms of natural calamities can happen, such as earthquakes, landslides, extreme flooding, and volcanic eruptions, among sev

   Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children

2. Reducing Risks, Enhancing Resilience: Save the Children and Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

   

   This report from Save the Children highlights the critical role that children play in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Save the Children believes that although children are vulnerable, they have the potential to effectively communicate risks and act as agen

   Publication year: 2015 Publisher(s): Save the Children

3. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: For Children

   

   This child-friendly publication introduces children to the Sendai Framework and the concepts of disasters, risks, and hazards. Through various texts and activities, children are given an interactive opportunity to learn about child-centered disaster risk

   Publication year: 2015 Publisher(s): ChildFund Alliance | Plan International | Save the Children | ... Author(s): Kearney, Helen | Cala, Felipe

4. Putting Children at the Heart of the World Humanitarian Summit

   

   The right to be heard is a guiding principle of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children have an important role to play in their own protection and in planning their communities’ response to an emergency. This literature review reflects the

   Publication year: 2015 Publisher(s): ChildFund Alliance | Plan International | Save the Children | ... Author(s): West, Andrew

5. Tsunami Ten Years On, Stories of Change 2004-2014: Community perceptions of the Indian Ocean tsunami response and recovery

   

   The objective of this study is to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, sustainability, and impact of the tsunami response in Sri Lanka and Indonesia 10 years later. A cross cutting theme of this study is the assessment of whether communities are now better

   Publication year: 2014 Publisher(s): Save the Children Author(s): Featherstone, Andy

6. Practitioner Guidelines on the Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation into Sector-Based Programs

   

   Disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) are important elements of sustainable development and human security, and if not successfully implemented then disaster and climate change losses will continue to undermine human developmen

   Publication year: 2013 Publisher(s): Save the Children Author(s): Ireland, Nick | Schoch, Corinne

7. Country Risk Reduction Profile: Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia

   

   Children and their communities in Indonesia are among the most vulnerable in the world to the effects of natural and man-made disasters. The country is regularly subjected to a wide range of disasters stemming from climate change and environmental degrada

   Publication year: 2012 Publisher(s): Save the Children

8. Country Risk Reduction Profile: Disaster Risk Reduction in Myanmar

   

   There are a number of hazards faced by Myanmar, including cyclones, floods and whirlwinds that cause a high level of damage, particularly to homes and shelters. Save the Children's approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Myanmar took the form of: Com

   Publication year: 2012 Publisher(s): Save the Children

9. Children's Charter- an action plan for disaster risk reduction for children by children

   

   This is a charter for children and by children. It aims to raise awareness of the need to put children at the heart of efforts to prepare for disasters before they strike, and calls for stronger commitment from governments, donors and agencies to take app

   Publication year: 2011

10. Reducing Risks, Saving Lives. Save the Children's approach to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

    

    Disasters have the biggest impact on the poorest and most vulnerable people, and it is children who bear the brunt. Over the past two decades, the number of natural disasters has doubled. Children’s lives are also threatened by epidemiological disasters,

    Publication year: 2011 Publisher(s): Save the Children

11. Disaster Risk Reduction Member Activity Report. Guide to Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts Conducted by InterAction Member Agencies

    

    Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to lessen the impacts of disasters through prevention and preparedness. By promoting and institutionalizing actions to mitigate the effects of these events, or avert them altogether, DRR takes a proactive stance to the d

    Publication year: 2011 Publisher(s): InterAction - A United Voice for Global Change

12. Country Risk Reduction Profile: Disaster Risk Reduction in Laos

    

    According to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Laos experiences small-scale ongoing disasters, affecting over 10% of the population. Recurrent floods and droughts are considered the main natural hazards in addition to fires, landslides, eros

    Publication year: 2012 Publisher(s): Save the Children

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