Child Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction: The Case of Flood-Affected Children in Bangladesh

• 2010

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• Mary-Laure Martin
PMID: 21506299DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2010.541086

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This article delves into the vulnerability of children to natural disasters, aiming to enhance their involvement in disaster risk reduction. It reviews the Child-led Disaster Risk Reduction approach, discusses the impact of floods on children in Bangladesh, and assesses community coping mechanisms. Furthermore, it evaluates the engagement of children by DRR stakeholders and suggests ways to mainstream a child-centered approach. By emphasizing the importance of long-term, child-sensitive DRR strategies, the article seeks to improve the protection of children during disasters and provide insights for key stakeholders in safeguarding children's well-being.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Bangladesh; Child Behavior; Psychology, Child; Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Floods; Safety; Risk Reduction Behavior; Vulnerable Populations; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century

Institutions: Terre des hommes

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