Taking Children’s Voices in Disaster Risk Reduction a Step Forward

• 2015

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• Chipo Mudavanhu; Siambalala Manyena; Andrew Collins; Paradzayi Bongo; Emmanuel Mavhura; Desmond Manatsa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-015-0060-7

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This journal article focuses on the importance of including children in disaster planning. It describes how children can offer valuable insights and ideas to help communities prepare for disasters. By listening to children's voices, adults can create better plans that keep everyone safe. The article also highlights successful examples where children's input made a difference in disaster risk reduction efforts. Overall, it emphasizes the need for collaboration between adults and children to improve safety measures during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Advocacy; Child Welfare; Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Risk Reduction Behavior

Institutions: Bindura University of Science Education; The University of Manchester; Northumbria University

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