Spontaneous Volunteers

After the 1995 Kobe earthquake, residents of North Rokko used the participatory Machizukuri model to create alternative reconstruction plans, forming neighbourhood associations that strengthened community resilience and civic engagement.

This guide provides practical strategies for engaging children as active participants in disaster risk reduction. It frames children not merely as vulnerable groups but as agents capable of contributing ideas, identifying risks, and supporting community preparedness. Through participatory methods, case studies, and hands-on activities, the guide demonstrates how children can be meaningfully involved in planning, prevention, and resilience-building at the community level.

Community-led resilience model for improving wildfire preparedness and recovery

Strengthen neighbourhood-level coordination for disaster risk reduction 

Empowering teenagers with the knowledge and skills to assist in emergencies 

Turning scientific research into practical preparedness and planning tools

Structured approach to mobilise and coordinate local volunteers and citizens