This Child-Led Study on the Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Children in East Asia is the result of the dedication and hard work of children aged 12-18 years old who are currently engaged with World Vision East Asia through the Young Minds CAMP - a regional leadership development academy.

This Child-Led Study on the Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Children in East Asia is the result of the dedication and hard work of children aged 12-18 years old who are currently engaged with World Vision East Asia through the Young Minds CAMP - a regional leadership development academy.

Paseka's regreening efforts in Ha Senkoase, supported by World Vision, empower the community with climate-smart agriculture for a sustainable, resilient future.

How a Child Sponsorship Program Empowered a Young Girl from Georgia to Achieve Her Dream of Becoming a Doctor.

Monther* and his children found themselves yet again embarking on a relentless survival journey. While the father frantically tries to get his children to safety, his children are living through the experience differently.

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).

Community members in rural Mozambique where financial services demanding formalities that members hardly meet to acquire loans to fund their business among others, create Financial Saving Groups, forms of small funds with small interests where they are the first and ultimate beneficiaries.

Phiness, 41, recalls the overwhelming worry she felt watching her young son Keegan's health steadily worsen. Despite her efforts to feed him regularly, he appeared weak, underweight, and often fell sick.

Fifteen-year-old Eva’s life was upended when the war in Ukraine shattered the peace in her small town, forcing her to flee with her mother to Lviv. As she navigates the challenges of displacement, she finds strength in her passion for music and new friendships, carving out a place for herself in a city that initially felt foreign. Amidst art therapy sessions and dreams of studying music, Eva is determined to overcome the misery of war and build a future filled with hope.

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.