Publications by authors named "Zaynab Al-Baldawi"
Insights on the COVID-19 pandemic: Youth engagement through Photovoice.
Int J Disaster Risk Reduct
December 2022
Youth engagement in disaster risk reduction is a growing area of research, practice and policy. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved opportunities for youth to participate and have their voices heard. Our Photovoice study explores experiences, perceptions, and insights of youth regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing an opportunity for youth to participate in disaster risk reduction and contribute to resilient communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver the last decade, youth have been acknowledged as agents of change in the fight against climate change, and more recently in disaster risk reduction. However, there is a need for improved opportunities for youth to participate and have their voices heard in both contexts. Our Photovoice study explores youth perceptions of the capability of youth to participate in disaster risk reduction and climate change action.
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- Community involvement is crucial for disaster risk reduction, especially through innovative consultation methods that engage youth during times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The article discusses a Photovoice project that brought together students from different educational levels to investigate youth engagement in disaster risk initiatives.
- The project adapted its methods to be conducted online during the pandemic, resulting in a virtual exhibition on Instagram and participation in international discussions, demonstrating the effectiveness of arts-based participatory approaches.