Its aim is to continue building a culture of prevention through education channels so that the youth of today can play an active role in reducing the impact of disasters in the future. Indeed the campaign states that, A culture of prevention is something that forms over time. What is needed is a change in our attitude, based on the conviction that we do not need to be fatalistic about disaster risks and a willingness to act upon that conviction. This mind-set is best developed at an early age. Consequently schools, particularly students, present as an important ingredient in developing a culture of prevention.
Young people learn easily and care about making the world a safer place.
Encouraging their direct participation will also help them develop a greater sense of their own responsibilities. It is envisaged that the development of a national approach to emergency management school education will encourage the vision of a safer community. The aim was to include information in school curricula on prevention strategies for, and the effects of natural hazards on, communities. This strategy aimed to raise the level of community awareness and education regarding natural hazard risk and disaster prevention and preparedness through the school system. The challenge was to shift the emphasis from a concentration on natural hazards and their potentially disastrous effects on communities, towards exploring risk awareness and management options for vulnerability reduction.