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Feb 5, 2018 · Objective: This paper provides a theoretical foundation for children’s involvement in disaster risk reduction activities. Method: The paper reviews and analyses the literature on children’s participation, on their developmental capacity to participate, and on disaster risk reduction activities involving children.
- Betty Pfefferbaum, Rose L. Pfefferbaum, Richard L. Van Horn, Richard L. Van Horn
- 2018
Engaging Children and Youth on the Frontline of Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. Representing more than half the world’s population, children and youth under age 30 stand to benefit the most from reducing the risk and impact of disasters. Often hit first and hardest when disasters strike, children and youth experience ...
Feb 5, 2018 · Thus, participation in disaster risk reduction activities supports empowerment in children which in turn should enhance their resilience. Moreover, participation may promote children’s development more generally by teaching them to accept and adapt to change (USDHHS, 2017).
- Betty Pfefferbaum, Rose L. Pfefferbaum, Richard L. Van Horn, Richard L. Van Horn
- 2018
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Dec 3, 2018 · Children can be involved in disaster risk reduction activities by learning about disaster preparedness (Pfefferbaum et al., 2018). Research results reveal that increasing children's knowledge and ...
Children and youth living in poverty and other vulnerable situations face even bigger risks, especially as climate change increases the magnitude and number of disasters around the world. Ensuring that their needs are met and their contributions are integrated into disaster reduction efforts is critical to upholding their rights.
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Mar 17, 2016 · Abstract. Children are often excluded from disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities, yet they are one of the most vulnerable groups to disasters. As a result, they experience physical, psychological and educational vulnerabilities. There is lack of research on children’s participation in DRR and their potential value in strengthening ...
