Hashi and Koli's story: Red Crescent sisters
| Hashi (15) and Koli (18) are sisters who are very interested in disaster preparedness, even though they have never seen a cyclone. Hashi said: “At school we have debating competitions on various subjects, including what to do in a cyclone, flooding or other disaster.
“We are all very interested, especially the school children, as our young generation has not seen a big cyclone. It gives us a chance to learn and discuss what to do and what initiatives there are to assist if there is a cyclone.” | | |  | |
Koli, a trainee volunteer, agreed: “I go into the village to share information from my training, and I enter debating competitions on topics like ‘What is the benefit of staying in the shelter or staying at home when a cyclone comes?’
Motivated
“I am motivated and interested when I hear the stories of the 1970 cyclone, but now I think that if a cyclone strikes again people will be much safer because we are prepared and know what to do.”
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 | | | Hashi and Koli’s parents are also volunteers who have encouraged them to get involved. Koli believes that it is becoming easier for women to volunteer. She said: “When people listen to my words, I feel better and proud to volunteer and really enjoy it. Boys of my age are already motivated, and they are helpful when I do my voluntary work.
“With the help of organisations things are getting easier, and more people have a better understanding of women doing voluntary work.” | |
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