Save the Children empowers children by giving them the opportunity to learn about disasters and participate in preparing for disasters. Save the Children’s Practical Guide to Child–Led Risk Reduction is a collection of best practices from countries throughout Asia.

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In the Philippines, for example, Save the Children has partnered with the Department of Education to develop educational materials to teach children about how to stay safe when a disaster strikes. Workbooks, like the one below, contain information, exercises and games for children in Grades 3 through 6. Click on the links below to view My Little Book on Disaster Preparedness designed for children in Grade 6.

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