International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: MIDS Participates in Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar
Scaling Resilience for Future Impacts: MIDS Participates in Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar On October 14, 2024, the Marthandam Integrated Development Society (MIDS) took part in a webinar organized by Caritas India in observance of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The event, titled "Scaling Resilience for Future Impacts," brought together 139 participants, including climate change experts and disaster specialists from India and abroad. This year's focus, The Role of Education in Protecting and Empowering Children, highlighted the importance of teaching children about disaster preparedness and response. Children and youth, being highly vulnerable during disasters, must be educated according to their age and capacity to better protect themselves and their communities. Speakers emphasized the need for community-based disaster reduction programs, child-friendly spaces, and multistakeholder engagement, encouraging schools, local governments, NGOs, and volunteers to play an active role. MIDS representatives reinforced their organization's commitment to protecting children and fostering community resilience through education, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 17. As the world confronts a growing climate emergency, child-centered approaches remain essential to saving lives and livelihoods.