International Day for Disaster Reduction 2012

The theme for IDDR for 2012 in Bangladesh “Let’s build a disaster resilient country: Take girls and women as supporting forces” draws attention to the fact that women and girls are powerful agents of change.

More than 50 ADPs with participation of community people, especially girls and women, CBOs, government officials, and other agencies celebrated the day at community levels, living in both urban and rural areas.

Through a set of events and activities, including a colourful rally, art and essay writing competition for children on DRR, debate, simulation on earthquake at schools, discussion sessions, cultural shows and commemorative posters, people were able to hear the key messages.