The document discusses Tehran's Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO) and its efforts to promote public participation in disaster risk reduction and preparedness. TDMMO aims to improve citizens' quality of life from natural and manmade disasters by emphasizing risk reduction, prevention, and emergency preparedness and response. To achieve this, TDMMO has established the DAWAM program to organize neighborhood volunteers who are trained to coordinate emergency response activities. The program involves awareness campaigns, volunteer recruitment and training, and participatory drills to strengthen community disaster management capacity.