School facilities, buildings in particular, must meet tough performances standards to withstand disasters and at the same time become models of risk reduction practices in the community. Children must be taught to react naturally to disasters.

SEEDS, in partnership with the government are currently involved with 150 schools in Gujarat. The Himachal initiative, an extensive programme, involves 750 schools. SEEDS is also implementing a pilot programme for schools in Delhi. All activities include both structural and non-structural safety measures.