Through scenario simulations to hands-on operations, the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) and the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi), and International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) collaborate to organize the 2021 International Training Workshop - Youth Leadership Camp on Disaster Risk Management (2021 ITW) focusing on capacity building for HA/DR in case of earthquake scenario. 

The workshop invited undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate international and domestic students majoring in disaster management or relevant disciplines who are enthusiastic fast learners with high mobility and genuine creativity. There were 44 participants attending this meaningful workshop, who are from 16 countries, including Asia, Africa, Latin America, USA, and Taiwan.

In these 3 days, all participants learned how to plan and real practice of operation the emergency shelters after huge earthquake, included building the temporary houses, preparing food for disaster relief teams, water cleaning, hygiene, sanitation and lighting.