Youth Leader Completes UNITAR Online Course for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - A representative from the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, Fauna Gimots has successfully completed the Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course, a four-week self-paced programme organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

Earlier today, October 7th, she received a Certificate of Participation recognizing her successful completion of all four online learning modules and required learning activities conducted from September 1 through September 30, 2026.

The online course brought together young people between the ages of 14 and 25 from across the Asia-Pacific region, providing participants with an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of disaster risk reduction, tsunami awareness, preparedness, and youth leadership.

Throughout the four-week programme, participants were introduced to key concepts in disaster risk reduction, including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. The course also provided opportunities to analyze disaster case studies from across the Asia-Pacific region and identify lessons that can help communities reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience.

Participants further explored the importance of preparedness, early warning systems, and evacuation measures in reducing the impacts of disasters and saving lives. The course emphasized the role of timely information, community preparedness, and effective action before, during, and after a disaster.

Another key area of the programme was inclusive and community-based disaster risk reduction, including the concept of Building Back Better. Participants examined how young people can contribute to disaster preparedness and resilience and take meaningful action within their own communities.

As part of the required learning activities, participants also developed a personal Disaster Action Plan addressing key areas such as risk assessment, preparedness, early warning, and recovery.

The Department of Youth and Civic Affairs recognizes the importance of providing young people with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills that can contribute to safer, more prepared, and resilient communities. The successful completion of the UNITAR course represents an important step in strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and tsunami awareness efforts.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs at 350-DYCA)