Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 2 December 2025
Emergency preparedness curriculum led by persons with psychosocial disabilities
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Porque, the Organization of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities, based in Tokyo, is an NGO working nationally to improve disaster preparedness for people with psychosocial disabilities. Its project Disability-led Disaster Preparedness has developed guidelines like the “Inclusive Preparedness Checklist”, checklists, and educational videos as free downloads, and also conducts workshops. By mid-2025 more than 30 workshops have reached over 2,000 people, including some 200 government officials.
Solution: Disability-led Disaster Preparedness
Organization: Porque
Country of Implementation: Japan
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[Alt text: A diverse group of people in Japan poses after a workshop on disaster preparedness for individuals with disabilities. They hold colorful posters filled with notes, symbolizing collaboration and inclusive planning that ensures everyone’s safety and dignity in emergencies.]
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