The Colombian Red Cross, in partnership with the American Red Cross and United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is implementing a two-year disaster risk reduction program known as “LARRA” or “Latin America Risk Reduction Activity” in four municipalities in Colombia: Armenia, Calarcá, Córdoba and Salento. The program’s strategic goal […]
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Overview of the history and work of the Youth Preparedness Council convened by FEMA to engage youth in guiding national preparedness programs. FEMA Youth Preparedness Council History http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness
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An article by Amir Murtaza published by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the interests and capabilities of children to paly a role in decision-making related to development plans for their schools, playgrounds, and streets. Pakistan: Children can play an important role in disaster preparedness http://www.humanrights.asia/opinions/opinions/columns/AHRC-ETC-029-2013
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Data on world population from the United States Census Bureau disaggregated by age and sex. United States Census Bureau World Population by Age and Sex https://www.census.gov/popclock/
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Youth play a vital role in disaster preparedness efforts as generational change leaders. As youth are disproportionately affected by the impacts of disasters and have unique risks that cannot be ignored, they also have tremendous strengths to influence positive preparedness actions and build resilience at home and in their communities. Building youth disaster preparedness: A
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