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children were able to understand that disasters were pasted on the walls of the school and were are not only caused by nature, but also by also exhibited class-wise in the DMRC room. people. Small things like ignoring your child’s The children were assisted in making a resource opinions, being dismissive of their fears, or not map of the school, which shows all the exits in communicating with them properly, could lead to case of a disaster, and the potential hazards major life-changing disasters for the child. and safe spaces in case of an earthquake. It also contains emergency contact numbers like child In addition to creating behaviour change and disaster helplines, etc. To help the children to through this process of education and awareness be observant and aware of their surroundings, generation, Save the Children also provided they were asked to take rounds of the school disaster management equipment such as a Task and identify what hazards they perceived. The Force kit, stretcher, ropes, buckets, first-aid box children identified issues ranging from unsafe plug and LED TV, all of which were stored in the points to blocked exits, etc. DMRC room. Mr Yadav worked with Save the Children to The posters made by the children stimulate the children’s curiosity by showing and their identification of hazards them videos on disaster prevention. During in the school, clearly shows their the lockdown, weekly online workshops on progress towards becoming active disaster training ensured the momentum was participants in their own safety. maintained and when the lockdown ended, a painting competition was held where children – Sanjay Yadav created posters on disaster management. The IEC materials that were made by the children The change The children of the NDMC school, Badli, no longer believe that they are hapless victims of various disasters. With the help of Mr Yadav and Save the Children, they have taken steps to ensure their own safety through disaster mitigation and preparedness. Staff and parents have also become more mindful of not just the major disasters like earthquakes, fire, etc., but also the disasters caused due to minor negligence. Through improved communication between parents and children, parents are able to support their children in making their lives safer. Today, these children are more aware and engaged, and their future, as a result, looks safer and brighter. In the disaster risk programme, I want to ensure that children do not hesitate to share their fears about disaster risks. – Sanjay Yadav Creating Resilience in Communities and Schools - Success Stories 23