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).
opinion / October 31, 2024
A secret to sustainable recovery: Integrate Peacebuilding into Humanitarian and Development Work
Dr. Kyi Minn explains that in conflict situations, a triple response following humanitarian emergencies is vital.
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 / September 10, 2024
East Asia 2023 At A Glance
The East Asia region is home to an estimated 155.2 million people living in extreme poverty. The challenges faced by families in meeting their basic needs and securing their livelihoods are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, conflict, and rising costs of living.
landing page / October 21, 2024
Urban Champions: Local & Climate action with Vulnerable Children | LearningXchange
opinion / October 18, 2024
Amidst budget cuts and rising debt, focus on children
World Vision's Chief Field Operations Officer, Dr. Jean Baptiste Kamate urges the World Bank and governments to prioritize children's needs amidst budget cuts and rising debt at this year’s Annual Meetings.