Ready enables focused conversations with communities on disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. It was designed by students at Parsons School of Design for use by the American Red Cross in the Zambezi river basin. Ready! is a relatively physical game that can be played using virtually any disaster scenario. The game is played with simple materials […]
The game centres on climate-related information in decision-making at the community level, and how neighbouring upstream and downstream communities can work together to manage consequences of flood, drought and deforestation. Video of the game, Video of the game, Video of the game in Spanish http://vimeo.com/46378989, http://vimeo.com/46378989, http://vimeo.com/45097866
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Comprehensive disaster risk knowledge empowers communities to effectively prepare for, mitigate, and respond to potential shocks and hazards. To help build this critical knowledge, the IFRC and Save the Children have developed Public Awareness and Public Education (PAPE) key messages for disaster risk reduction. By promoting evidence-based, clear, and consistent risk and safety messaging, PAPE
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