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.
Government Agencies
Structured collaboration among stakeholders to enhance community resilience
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This manual presents the results of the work carried out within the CUIDAR project (Horizon 2020), focused on promoting a disaster resilience culture that actively includes children and adolescents. The manual documents activities conducted in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and the United Kingdom, showing how young people are not only vulnerable subjects but can also become key actors in disaster prevention, preparedness, and response.
Contribution
In emergency situations, the rights of children and adolescents risk being violated, ignored, or underestimated due to the need to intervene quickly on aspects related to primary needs. Based on experience gained internationally and in national emergency contexts, Save the Children Italia offers practical recommendations to ensure safety, educational continuity, psychological support, and child participation, emphasizing respect for children’s rights and strengthening community resilience.
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Integrating people with disabilities into risk and disaster management.
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Integrating local and scientific knowledge through observations, communication, and early warning
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Guiding schools to assess hazards, reduce risks, and co-design SOPs
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Supporting communities and ecosystems in disaster recovery and resilience
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Providing planning resources, guidance, and strategies for community resilience.
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Platform centralising resources, exercises, and emergency preparedness support
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