• Login
    View Item 
    •   NWU-IR Home
    • North-West University Journals
    • Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
    • Jàmbá: 2015 Volume 7 No 1
    • View Item
    •   NWU-IR Home
    • North-West University Journals
    • Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
    • Jàmbá: 2015 Volume 7 No 1
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    A call to establish a child-centred disaster management framework in Zimbabwe

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Jamba_v7(1)2015_8_Sillah_RM.pdf (635.8Kb)
    Date
    2015
    Author
    Sillah, Ramphal M
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Disasters have increased in intensity and frequency in recent times. However, disasters do not affect all groups in a society in a similar manner. This article, based mainly on qualitative desk research and document analysis, aims to illuminate the specific vulnerability of children to hazards and disasters. The research showed that owing to their special physiological, psychological, emotional and economic stature, children are an inherently vulnerable group. The paper advocates for existing disaster management structures and systems in Zimbabwe to elevate reduction of disaster risk amongst children within the scope of child protection, which aims to create a protective environment that shelters children from any form of harm or abuse. The paper proffers recommendations on how to design disaster management programmes in Zimbabwe with the needs of children in mind.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14981
    Collections
    • Jàmbá: 2015 Volume 7 No 1 [14]

    Copyright © North-West University
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV
     

     

    Browse

    All of NWU-IR Communities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsAdvisor/SupervisorThesis TypeThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsAdvisor/SupervisorThesis Type

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Copyright © North-West University
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV