“Our countries — the Philippines, Indonesia, and Laos — face multiple hazard types.

In the Philippines alone:

• We are located along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Western Pacific typhoon belt.
• Around 60% of land area is exposed to multiple hazards.
• About 74% of the population is vulnerable to their impact.

Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes and tsunamis.

Laos faces floods, storms, and challenges in remote evacuation.

But remember:

A hazard becomes a disaster when people are not prepared or included.

This is where disability inclusion becomes not just important — but life-saving.”