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Enhancing School Accessibility in Comayagua, Honduras
In Comayagua, Honduras, the Marcelino Pineda Elementary School is witnessing positive changes, thanks to World Bank and GFDRR initiatives. These efforts are focused on making schools more inclusive for persons with disabilities, notably by adding ramps. Darlin Elvir Gonzalez, a parent, appreciates these improvements and reflects on her own childhood challenges in accessing education due to a lack of such facilities. This initiative marks a significant step toward educational inclusivity in Honduras.
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Empirical seismic fragility models for Nepalese school buildings
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Reducing Seismic Vulnerability of Schools in the Kyrgyz Republic and Turkey
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Paving the Way Toward Safer and More Resilient Schools
Disasters and climate change have profound impacts on schools, and, in turn, on children’s education and lives. This year, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (October 13) focused on safe and resilient infrastructure. In light of this theme, the World Bank’s Global Program for Safer Schools (GPSS) will launch its global platform for resilient school infrastructure on October 29th.
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LBM-Wall-Roof Connection Strengthening
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LBM-Splint and Bandage Technique
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LBM-Roof Strengthening
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LBM-Polypropylene Band Mesh
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LBM-Jacketing
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Supporting Reconstruction Efforts in Nepal
