Knowledge, Education and Training for Risk Reduction: Specific Case of Myanmar, Vietnam and Japan

Abstract

This chapter deals with three cases of knowledge-based DRR activities conducted by SEEDS Asia, a Japan-based NGO, in Myanmar, Vietnam, and Japan. From the case of Myanmar, it is clarified that even short-term DRR training initiated by NGOs can enhance capacity on DRR. From the case of Vietnam, it is proved that the working group consisted of teachers and educational administrative officers to develop DRR education programs and materials is effective for raising motivation and ownership, and NGOs can play vital role to organize the working group and to advocate to educational administrative plan for sustainability. In the case of Japan, the importance of DRR education with community was shown and it was indicated NGOs could be a bridge between school and local resources. Furthermore, it was found that DRR education network with community functioned not only for disaster preparedness but also for disaster response and recovery based on experiences of Kesennuma City. At the last, it is stressed through the three cases that one of the key issues of education is working with local government, and have trust with the school teachers and educational administrative staff.