Economically Challenged Women in Disaster Risk Management: Toward a Resilient Filipino Community

This study measures and describes the impact of disaster preparedness sessions on the perception of economically challenged women in Philippines. By using a mixed qualitative and quantitative research method the study found that:

1. the majority of women participants are willing to undergo training in disaster preparedness;
2. their awareness in disaster preparedness improved from “basic” to “high” level;
3. their level of action in disaster preparedness is still on the “planning stage” and;
4. the program effectively changed their attitude towards disaster preparedness and mitigation.

The study provided insights on the potential of women in disaster preparedness toward a disaster resilient Filipino community.