TOKOMANE YA UNCEF YA HO THUSA BATHO HORE BA DULE BA LE MALALA-A-LAOTSWE NAKONG YA DIKETSAHALO TSA TSHOHANYETSO

This guide, developed by UNICEF and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in collaboration with South African youth aged 13 to 25, provides a framework for young people to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. It focuses on building community resilience, identifying hazards, creating emergency plans, and navigating the recovery process following disasters such as floods, fires, and civil unrest.

• The guide defines emergency situations as unexpected events that are often dangerous and can cause death, injury, property damage, or environmental destruction, requiring rapid action to minimize harm.
• Community resilience is described as the ability of people and their environment to endure, accept, help themselves, and recover after a disaster, utilizing existing networks and relationships.
• The document identifies several primary hazard categories relevant to South Africa: climate and environment (strong winds, floods, drought), unrest (organized anger or protests), and health crises (epidemics and pandemics).
• The guide provides specific historical examples of disasters in South Africa, including the Cape Town drought (2015-2018), the Table Mountain fire (2021), the July 2021 civil unrest, and the April 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods which resulted in 448 deaths and the destruction of over 12,000 homes.
• Youth are encouraged to conduct risk assessments by mapping their environment, identifying vulnerable buildings, and locating essential services like hospitals, police stations, and safe zones.
• The guide recommends that individuals prepare an emergency 'go-bag' designed to sustain them for at least 72 hours, containing water (2 liters per person per day), non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and essential documents.
• To combat 'fake news' during emergencies, the guide advises users to verify information by checking the source's bias, seeking supporting sources, verifying dates, and using tools like Google's Reverse Image Search for photos.
• The document outlines specific safety protocols for different disasters: for floods, it advises disconnecting electricity if safe; for unrest, staying indoors and avoiding confrontation; and for wildfires, preparing for immediate evacuation.
• Post-disaster recovery is emphasized as a slow process that requires attention to physical safety (checking for downed power lines or gas leaks) and mental health support.
• The guide urges youth to engage in systemic change by attending municipal ward meetings, reviewing Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), and advocating for infrastructure improvements to prevent future disasters.

APA

Naidoo, L., Lebea, D., Jeptha, C., Moraka, K., Mphure, I., Montana, T., Moikanyane, B., Mabetlela, N., & Sooliman, Z. (n.d.). TOKOMANE YA UNCEF YA HO THUSA BATHO HORE BA DULE BA LE MALALA-A-LAOTSWE NAKONG YA DIKETSAHALO TSA TSHOHANYETSO. South African Institute of International Affairs. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SAIIA-UNICEF-Emergency-Preparedness-Guide-SESOTHO-LOW-RES.pdf

Chicago

Naidoo, Lucelle, Ditebogo Lebea, Chiara Jeptha, Kopano Moraka, Itumeleng Mphure, Thuli Montana, Bonolo Moikanyane, Nthabiseng Mabetlela, and Zaheer Sooliman. TOKOMANE YA UNCEF YA HO THUSA BATHO HORE BA DULE BA LE MALALA-A-LAOTSWE NAKONG YA DIKETSAHALO TSA TSHOHANYETSO. South African Institute of International Affairs, n.d. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SAIIA-UNICEF-Emergency-Preparedness-Guide-SESOTHO-LOW-RES.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{naidoondtokomane, author = {Naidoo, Lucelle and Lebea, Ditebogo and Jeptha, Chiara and Moraka, Kopano and Mphure, Itumeleng and Montana, Thuli and Moikanyane, Bonolo and Mabetlela, Nthabiseng and Sooliman, Zaheer}, title = {{TOKOMANE YA UNCEF YA HO THUSA BATHO HORE BA DULE BA LE MALALA-A-LAOTSWE NAKONG YA DIKETSAHALO TSA TSHOHANYETSO}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SAIIA-UNICEF-Emergency-Preparedness-Guide-SESOTHO-LOW-RES.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }