The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 emphasizes the role of education in protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future, and calls on countries to harness the education sector to reduce the disaster risks of school-aged children,

Event suggestions:
• Creating community art around memory, identity, and participation
• Learning customs through welcoming group activities and guided conversation
• Hosting cultural circles that invite reflection, dialogue, and appreciation