https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2017/240
Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop a community-based disaster prevention and mitigation program for volunteer leaders of villages in disaster-prone areas of Bangladesh. The action research method was used in this study. The target area was 10 villages. A needs survey for disaster prevention and mitigation was conducted among 100 village volunteer leaders (10 leaders from each village). Based on survey results, disaster prevention and mitigation training programs were developed and training contributed to enhancing volunteer leaders’ knowledge and techniques. In order to implement disaster prevention and mitigation activities in the community, the cooperation of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (the local counterpart in this study) was vital Follow-up programs were modified according to the needs of the target area. Collaborative community-based activities conducted together with municipalities and NPOs will have to be empowered to continue disaster prevention and mitigation activities in the area.