This paper focuses on the vulnerability of children to hazards and disasters.

It highlights that disasters do not affect all groups in a society in a similar manner. The research shows that owing to their special physiological, psychological, emotional and economic stature, children are an inherently vulnerable group. The paper advocates for existing disaster management structures and systems in Zimbabwe to elevate reduction of disaster risk amongst children within the scope of child protection, which aims to create a protective environment that shelters children from any form of harm or abuse. The paper offers recommendations on how to design disaster management programmes in Zimbabwe with the needs of children in mind.

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