THE “Disaster Awa­reness­ in Primary­ Schools” (DAPS) project in Indonesia was launched in 2005, focussing on high-risk primary schools. Its initial objective was to instill an understanding of natural hazards, including­ the potential impacts they can have on personal­ environments and social deve­lopment. The project also aims to develop disaster prevention and mitigation knowledge and skills among families, schools and communities, a