opinion / November 1, 2024
Climate crisis influences children’s and youth’s mental health – why should urban practitioners worry about it?
Aline Rahbany and Kate Kobaidze ask, what does amplifying children's voices on climate change and mental health have to do with World Urban Forum?
publication / October 17, 2024
APCSS Children & Youth Call for Action 2024
Disasters pose a substantial and growing threat to children and youth's well-being, and climate change is a rising threat to the environment and livelihood, including the survival and well-being of future generations. However, children and youth continue to be on the frontlines in combating climate change and building resilience in their communities. There have been consultative and robust research on child-centred risk reduction and school safety developed globally and in Asia-Pacific. Drawing from the findings, we highlight young people’s voices and perspectives in urging governments, DRR partners, and practitioners to undertake the following actions in line with the underlying goals of the 10th APMCDRR.
publication / October 14, 2024
Advocates of Change: Asia Pacific Children and Youth’s Voices & Perspectives on Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction
This report, “Advocates for Change: Asia Pacific Children and Youth’s Voices & Perspectives on Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction”, is the result of the collaboration between partners from different development organizations. This project commenced in May 2024 and culminated in the launch of the report in October 2024 by the Asia Pacific Coalition for School Safety (APCSS).
landing page / October 21, 2024
Urban Champions: Local & Climate action with Vulnerable Children | LearningXchange
article / October 29, 2024
BRINGING CLEAN WATER HOME: How a New Water System is Creating Hope in Mozambique
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) intervention are making a difference in the lives of people following the installation of a small-scale water supply system. At least 17 households can now access clean and safe water at the convenience of their homes through a project led by World Vision with the support of
publication / September 24, 2024
Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research
This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.