Disaster response systems in Bangladesh are not designed with children with disabilities in mind, writes Marja Rijerse, Advisor Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at Liliane Fonds. “What impacts do climate change and natural disasters have on children and youths with disabilities? To better understand this impact, a study was conducted recently in the cyclone-prone region of Sathkira in southern Bangladesh. During a visit, I focused on a concrete follow-up to this study, ultimately contributing to more effective disaster management strategies and support systems.” “We visited a very isolated village, which we…
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