. , ex-secretary (PRCS, Haripur) is presenting a ’ on disaster risk reduction and management, and First Aid hands-on training as natural and man-made disasters have rapidly increased for last two decades in Pakistan. In this disastrous situation, strong coping mechanism at all levels in society is need of the hour. Unfortunately, during these disasters, students and staff of the educational institutions have been among victims due to the absence of a coping mechanism and lack of awareness.