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ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2023: Harnessing Social Journalism for Community Resilience

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

The 3rd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest (AYSJ), a collaborative effort of the ASEAN Foundation, ASEAN Secretariat, and the ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT project, was successfully held under the theme “Community Resilience.” This competition has been a pivotal platform for nurturing young journalists across Southeast Asia over the past five years. As of 2022, the initiative has … ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2023: Harnessing Social Journalism for Community Resilience

ASEAN Prize 2023 Winner: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

At the opening of the 43rd ASEAN Summit on 5 September 2023, President Joko Widodo of Indonesia and the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, handed the prestigious ASEAN Prize trophy to two distinguished recipients: 2022 awardee Haji Muhammad Iqbal Fakhri bin Haji Damit, and this year’s winner, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh.

Chairman’s Statement of the 43rd ASEAN Summit

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

Why Historical and Ecosemiotic Insights are Important in Studying and Mitigating Disasters: The Case of Mount Merapi

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

No other country in the Asia- Pacific region has more volcanoes than Indonesia. The country is home to at least 127 active volcanoes; thus, volcanic eruptions are a major threat to the archipelago.

Animal Rescuers: In the Shadow of Disasters

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

Zain Nabil Haiqal’s love for wildlife and animals stems from childhood. The 25-year-old college student vividly remembers a visit to a West Java zoo where he encountered a forlorn-looking orangutan. The primate’s sorrowful expression moved him to tears and left a mark on his young life. This emotional connection ignited a passion for animal welfare … Animal Rescuers: In the Shadow of Disasters

Sania Leonardo: Content Creator by Day, Volunteer at Heart

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

It is neither fame nor her three million followers on social media that brings Sania Leonardo the greatest happiness. Instead, it is the warm embrace of her students at emergency schools and their excitement to see her whenever she arrives.

Survival Skills Vietnam: Creating First Aid Networks

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

Like any ordinary person, 40-year-old Trang Jena Nguyen initially believed that first aid skills and knowledge were exclusively for doctors and medical professionals. However, it only took one workshop to change her mind.

Keeping Cities Above Water: Resilience-building through Anticipatory Action

foxdev | October 15, 2023

Nestled along the Philippines’ typhoon-prone corridor, Naga City faces heightened vulnerability to torrential rains, landslides, and heavy flooding. Just this past April, the city felt the impact of Tropical Depression Amang. Though a relatively weak system, it inundated several of the city’s villages.

Bracing for El Niño: Strategies to Avoid Formidable Costs

The ASEAN Admin | October 15, 2023

As extreme heatwaves and wildfires burn across the world, scientists predict that the worst of the weather is yet to come.

A Planetary Health Approach to Managing Emerging Risk

foxdev | October 15, 2023

I had the honour to be invited to attend the first ASEAN Forum on Disaster Resilience, hosted by the Singapore Civil Defence Force in mid-August this year. As we emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, it felt wonderful to be able to connect with many friends that I have worked with over the years … A Planetary Health Approach to Managing Emerging Risk