Water and risk in Africa: a community leader’s guide

UNISDR Africa educational series, vol. 2, issue 1

This booklet is written to help community leaders to have a better understanding of the complex nature of water and its influence on our lives. Empowered with this knowledge, they can become pro-active in initiating steps within their community to reduce the risk from water-related disasters.

Date:

2004

Pages:

37 p.

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa (UNISDR AF)

Keywords

Themes:: Capacity Development, Community-based DRR, Education & School Safety, Health & Health Facilities, Water
Hazards:: Drought, Flood
Regions:: Africa