![]() The children involved in the development and delivery of the intervention reported that not only did they learn the skills necessary to prepare for hazards in the future, it also increased their confidence, self-worth and self-efficacy. This project used qualitative methods including interviews and focus group discussions with children who co-developed the intervention, their parents and staff members of the collaborating Non-Government Organisation (NGO) to understand their experiences and inform its processes. ![]() This qualitative study is part of a larger project where a DRE intervention was co-developed and delivered by children in the informal settlements in Chennai, India, using a participatory approach. The current study explores how child participation in developing and delivering a DRE intervention is associated with their mental well-being and resilience. This knowledge gap is larger in low- and middle-income countries, especially related to vulnerable communities. Yet, peer-reviewed literature on child participation in Disaster Resilience Education (DRE) is lacking. Children can play an active and valuable role to minimise disaster risks and vulnerabilities.
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