Anita Sada is an active member of the Disaster Management Committee in her village in Nepal. Through training from the DIPECHO project, she educates community members on disaster preparedness and response. During floods, she helped rescue and support vulnerable people, especially women and girls. Anita believes the project has strengthened community capacity and organization, and that the committees will continue their work even after project support ends by demanding resources from local authorities.
LIFE ElderCare Volunteer Newsletter June 2012LIFE ElderCare
Susan and Marilyn have been delivering meals to homebound seniors for 20 years through their volunteer work with LIFE ElderCare. They enjoy delivering together and have become friends with many of the people they serve. While some recipients only interact briefly, Susan and Marilyn have formed close bonds with some, continuing to visit even after they are no longer on the meal program. Their work provides important social connections for isolated seniors.
The St. Lucia Red Cross was founded in 1949 and provides humanitarian services on the island. It is led by Director Terencia Gillard and Disaster Officer Pierre. Services include first aid training, disaster relief, and youth development. The organization aims to alleviate suffering for vulnerable people. The report discusses the Red Cross's history and how it assists communities in need through diverse teams that provide supplies like food and water. The student interviewed Mrs. Gillard and donated water and time as a volunteer to support the important work of the organization.
This document discusses the complexities of service and how it involves considerations of power, privilege, and relationships. It describes experiences the author had providing service in Ghana and Nicaragua, such as building a water system for a family. While service seems simple, addressing the needs and wants of those being served, overcoming cultural and status barriers, and allowing for mutual understanding and gratitude between parties is complicated. True service requires open communication and establishing caring relationships without any sense of invasion or inequality.
Rachelle McCray is the current Miss Arizona United States. She nearly lost her mother to kidney disease as a teenager, inspiring her passion for raising awareness about organ donation. As Miss Arizona, she has started fundraising projects for the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona and aims to help other families facing kidney disease. McCray also works in television production and as a host, gaining experience through her participation in the reality show Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants.
This document summarizes Stan Thekaekara's speech at the Fourth Annual Feasta Lecture in Ireland in 2002. The speech discusses:
1) Thekaekara's journey working with indigenous tribes in India over the past 28 years, and how establishing ACCORD helped tribes regain control over their land and forests.
2) Lessons learned about concepts in indigenous societies, including their view of no individual ownership of land, water, forests, which contrasts with capitalist and socialist economies.
3) Thekaekara will present a view from working with impoverished tribes, and propose solutions based on empowering the weakest communities.
This document summarizes the work of The Haiti Education Alliance (THEA) and provides an update on their current programs. THEA runs several education programs in Haiti including a sewing training program, gardening program, medical education program, and a primary/secondary school program. Funds raised at the event will support beds for orphaned children and educational materials. Several students in the medical program were highlighted who are pursuing further education with THEA's support. THEA's goal is to empower Haitians through education to care for their families and communities.
Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2010 InsertTrisha Keehn
The document summarizes the story of Shawnda and Reginald, a family of seven who found themselves facing homelessness after their rental home went into foreclosure and Reginald lost his job. They were connected with Habitat for Humanity, who helped them become homeowners through an affordable mortgage. Now they pay less each month for their home than they did in rent previously. The document also provides information about Habitat for Humanity's operations in Lee County, Florida and their efforts to help families in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.
The Gang Intervention Mediation Specialist Manual is a practitioners training guide for laymen wishing to build peace and transform conflict with gang members. It is to be accompanied with mediation simulation videos found here: http://www.peacebuilding.uci.edu/pb_gangs and on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17K19jmgLwRbsNv8d7p_fA
LIFE ElderCare Volunteer Newsletter June 2012LIFE ElderCare
Susan and Marilyn have been delivering meals to homebound seniors for 20 years through their volunteer work with LIFE ElderCare. They enjoy delivering together and have become friends with many of the people they serve. While some recipients only interact briefly, Susan and Marilyn have formed close bonds with some, continuing to visit even after they are no longer on the meal program. Their work provides important social connections for isolated seniors.
The St. Lucia Red Cross was founded in 1949 and provides humanitarian services on the island. It is led by Director Terencia Gillard and Disaster Officer Pierre. Services include first aid training, disaster relief, and youth development. The organization aims to alleviate suffering for vulnerable people. The report discusses the Red Cross's history and how it assists communities in need through diverse teams that provide supplies like food and water. The student interviewed Mrs. Gillard and donated water and time as a volunteer to support the important work of the organization.
This document discusses the complexities of service and how it involves considerations of power, privilege, and relationships. It describes experiences the author had providing service in Ghana and Nicaragua, such as building a water system for a family. While service seems simple, addressing the needs and wants of those being served, overcoming cultural and status barriers, and allowing for mutual understanding and gratitude between parties is complicated. True service requires open communication and establishing caring relationships without any sense of invasion or inequality.
Rachelle McCray is the current Miss Arizona United States. She nearly lost her mother to kidney disease as a teenager, inspiring her passion for raising awareness about organ donation. As Miss Arizona, she has started fundraising projects for the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona and aims to help other families facing kidney disease. McCray also works in television production and as a host, gaining experience through her participation in the reality show Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants.
This document summarizes Stan Thekaekara's speech at the Fourth Annual Feasta Lecture in Ireland in 2002. The speech discusses:
1) Thekaekara's journey working with indigenous tribes in India over the past 28 years, and how establishing ACCORD helped tribes regain control over their land and forests.
2) Lessons learned about concepts in indigenous societies, including their view of no individual ownership of land, water, forests, which contrasts with capitalist and socialist economies.
3) Thekaekara will present a view from working with impoverished tribes, and propose solutions based on empowering the weakest communities.
This document summarizes the work of The Haiti Education Alliance (THEA) and provides an update on their current programs. THEA runs several education programs in Haiti including a sewing training program, gardening program, medical education program, and a primary/secondary school program. Funds raised at the event will support beds for orphaned children and educational materials. Several students in the medical program were highlighted who are pursuing further education with THEA's support. THEA's goal is to empower Haitians through education to care for their families and communities.
Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2010 InsertTrisha Keehn
The document summarizes the story of Shawnda and Reginald, a family of seven who found themselves facing homelessness after their rental home went into foreclosure and Reginald lost his job. They were connected with Habitat for Humanity, who helped them become homeowners through an affordable mortgage. Now they pay less each month for their home than they did in rent previously. The document also provides information about Habitat for Humanity's operations in Lee County, Florida and their efforts to help families in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.
The Gang Intervention Mediation Specialist Manual is a practitioners training guide for laymen wishing to build peace and transform conflict with gang members. It is to be accompanied with mediation simulation videos found here: http://www.peacebuilding.uci.edu/pb_gangs and on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17K19jmgLwRbsNv8d7p_fA
Community based risk reduction and livelihoods protection and promotionPradeep Mohapatra
This document provides a summary of the "Risk Reduction and Livelihood Promotion Programme in Western Orissa" implemented by a consortium of organizations. The 3-year programme aimed to generate sustainable livelihoods through natural resource-based activities to reduce distress migration from drought-prone areas. Key aspects included forming women's self-help groups for thrift and livelihood activities, developing water harvesting structures, providing livelihood assets like duck rearing, and strengthening community institutions. The consortium approach brought together local NGOs and communities for integrated intervention across 200 villages affected by recurrent droughts and poverty in Bolangir district, Odisha.
Madison Center provided mental health services to over 17,000 individuals in 2008. The annual report highlighted several programs including child and adolescent care, adult care, older adult care, and financial information. Key accomplishments included the Youth Establishing Self-Sufficiency program assisting over 30 youth, the new 23-hour Observation Unit, and the Geropsych Institute improving lives of hundreds of seniors. Outcome studies showed Madison Center's inpatient and partial hospitalization programs had positive results and recovery rates on par or better than national averages.
The document contains a prayer request bulletin from a church. It includes requests to remember those who have been sick or are dealing with health issues recently. It also includes requests for safe transitions for those who have moved, blessings on a family adopting another child and their continued recovery, and remembrance for those out of town. It provides attendance information from a previous church event and lists upcoming October birthdays. It also includes a short sermon excerpt about fathers slowing down to spend more time with their families rather than rushing through life in the fast lane and risk missing important moments.
Richard, a new mongoose at DAKTARI, was brought there after being alone and biting people at a house he stayed at. Willy the scrub hare was raised at DAKTARI and released into the bush. Storm the spotted eagle owl grew feathers and learned to be independent before being released into the wild. Herbie the warthog is getting a new, larger enclosure built at DAKTARI. Shady the donkey had a leg injury treated twice a month by a wildlife vet. Otts the new mongoose at DAKTARI became ill and passed away after an autopsy found a previously unknown chronic liver condition. The newsletter provides updates on animals, children, and fundraising activities at D
This document provides a summary of the Denton Animal Support Foundation's (DASF) activities and financial support from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Some key details include:
- DASF held various fundraising events over the 6 month period and provided over $77,000 in financial support to the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center for programs like adoption subsidies, emergency veterinary funds, and medical supplies.
- New programs initiated by DASF included a pet boarding program for domestic violence victims and an emergency veterinary assistance fund to help pet owners with unexpected vet bills.
- Donors who contributed over $50,000 to DASF during this period are recognized.
Dipecho v aan reflect tot report_detail_sept_arpedmnepal
The document summarizes a training report on building disaster-resilient communities in Nepal through REFLECT methodology. The 8-day training was organized by ActionAid Nepal and aimed to develop facilitators to initiate REFLECT circles focused on disaster risk reduction. It used highly participatory methods like role plays, games, group work and documentaries. Participants evaluated the training as effective in providing clear instruction on REFLECT tools and concepts. However, some noted it could have benefited from more time on topics and opportunities to visit project sites. The conclusion recommends continued support from partner organizations to effectively apply the learning from the training on the ground.
This document provides a summary of activities and achievements of the DIPECHO Project "Surakshit Samudaya II" from July 2009 to February 2010. Key achievements include:
1) Training community members to enhance disaster preparedness capacity and form disaster management committees and REFLECT circles in target communities.
2) Advocacy efforts to influence national and local DRR policies, including launching the project, celebrating international days, and developing a DRR policy toolkit.
3) Increasing awareness of disaster preparedness methods through community vulnerability assessments, knowledge surveys, and radio programs.
4) Initiating small-scale mitigation projects like retrofitted buildings and bio-dikes with community and government support.
Dipecho v news letter 6th edition- april10edmnepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction. It mentions:
1) The partners work together on joint advocacy initiatives such as marking international days like UNISDR day and Earthquake Safety Day to raise awareness and pressure the government to prioritize DRR.
2) They are producing advocacy tools like a documentary and radio programs focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to underline Nepal's DRR commitments.
3) Individual partners like ActionAid, CARE Nepal, Danish Red Cross are also advocating to influence policies and practices at national and local levels to mainstream DRR and ensure vulnerable people's rights are protected in policies
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July to December 2009. It summarizes that:
1) The project has been implementing activities largely on schedule and reaching intended targets to build disaster resilient communities.
2) Key activities included training community members and local stakeholders in disaster preparedness, forming community groups, and identifying small-scale mitigation projects.
3) An initial assessment found communities have enhanced knowledge of risks and capacities, while further advocacy and mitigation work is ongoing.
The project successfully built community resilience to disasters in Nepal through various activities. It established 31 REFLECT circles with over 500 members to educate communities on vulnerabilities, disaster preparedness, and rights. It also formed 19 disaster management committees led by community members to regularly address disaster risks. The project enhanced awareness, prepared communities by training volunteers and establishing early warning systems. It mobilized funds for small-scale mitigation like constructing bio-dykes and tube wells to protect vulnerable communities from floods. Overall, the project achieved its goals of strengthening community capacity and creating an enabling environment for disaster risk reduction.
Dipecho v news letter 3rd edition- nov 2009edmnepal
The document summarizes events in Nepal for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in October-November 2009. It describes a two-day symposium and people's rally coordinated by DIPECHO partners that culminated in the demand for an immediate disaster risk reduction and management policy in Nepal. Key events included a symposium where affected community leaders shared experiences, a convention where a large crowd demanded a DRR policy, and an exhibition illustrating DRR projects. The people's declaration calling for a DRR policy framework was handed to the President of Nepal.
Dipecho v aan drr tool kit launching brief reportedmnepal
The DRR Toolkit for Constituent Assembly members of Nepal was launched on February 24, 2010. The toolkit was developed through a collaborative effort between various stakeholders to inform and sensitize policymakers on disaster risk reduction. It contains fact sheets on disasters in Nepal, the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, and other key information. Over 1,000 copies of the toolkit were distributed to assembly members, government officials, and other stakeholders with the goal of strengthening Nepal's legal and policy framework for disaster management and protecting development progress. The launching event was well-attended and key speakers emphasized the importance of coordinated action and long-term planning on disaster risk reduction issues.
Dipecho v aan brief update july 09 april 10edmnepal
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July 2009 to April 2010. The project worked to build disaster resilience in communities in Banke, Sunsari, and Udayapur districts. Key achievements included forming disaster management committees, providing training to communities and stakeholders, conducting vulnerability assessments, establishing emergency funds, and implementing small-scale mitigation activities like raising tube wells and constructing bio-dykes. The project enhanced community capacity for disaster risk reduction and created an enabling environment for DRR policies through orientations with government officials, NGOs, and parliamentarians.
The Disaster Risk Reduction through Schools Project (DRRS) aims to make schools in high-risk disaster areas safer and use them as hubs for teaching disaster risk reduction. The goal is to reduce vulnerability to disasters by implementing the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The multi-country project works in 9 countries to organize communities around schools for disaster prevention, preparedness, and vulnerability reduction. It also builds safer school infrastructure and integrates disaster risk reduction into school curricula. Key activities include vulnerability analyses, capacity building, school safety investments, and influencing national policies on issues like climate change adaptation and education.
The Dipecho Project aimed to strengthen disaster resilience in Nepal through community-based preparedness initiatives. The project worked in 3 districts over 2 years with a budget of €377,095. It trained over 13,000 community members on first aid, search and rescue, and establishing early warning systems. The project also helped build emergency infrastructure like embankments and retrofitted schools and hospitals to be disaster-resistant. The goal was to enhance communities' ability to reduce disaster impacts through collective action and create an enabling environment with supportive DRR policies.
The document outlines the coordination mechanisms between the government, NGOs, and UN system for disaster response in Nepal. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of different agencies, including the government's restructuring of disaster response committees, NGO activities in community awareness and capacity building, and the UN's use of the cluster approach. It also lists several challenges around information sharing, inclusion, stockpiling systems, and political issues that need to be addressed to improve coordination between organizations.
The document summarizes Nepal's progress and challenges in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action to reduce disaster risks. Key achievements include mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development plans and policies, developing institutions and community-based disaster management programs. However, challenges remain such as inadequate funding, lack of data and vulnerability assessments, and a need to further build a culture of resilience. Moving forward, Nepal aims to strengthen institutions and mainstreaming efforts, improve prevention, preparedness and response systems, and enhance regional and international cooperation on disaster risk reduction.
Constitution of national plaform on drr nepal2008 englishedmnepal
This document outlines the constitution for the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal. [1] It establishes the organization, defines key terms, and outlines its objectives. [2] The objectives are to coordinate disaster risk reduction efforts among stakeholders in Nepal and ensure policies and programs are participatory and coordinated. [3] It also aims to strengthen early warning systems, raise public awareness, and advocate for disaster risk reduction to be integrated into development plans.
This document discusses disasters in Nepal and their impacts. It notes that Nepal is highly prone to various natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, landslides, fires, epidemics, droughts and avalanches due to its geography and climate. These disasters disproportionately impact the poor and vulnerable. Major disasters in Nepal over recent decades have caused thousands of deaths and rendered many homeless. Disasters also have long-term economic and social impacts through loss of livelihoods and denial of basic human rights.
Community based risk reduction and livelihoods protection and promotionPradeep Mohapatra
This document provides a summary of the "Risk Reduction and Livelihood Promotion Programme in Western Orissa" implemented by a consortium of organizations. The 3-year programme aimed to generate sustainable livelihoods through natural resource-based activities to reduce distress migration from drought-prone areas. Key aspects included forming women's self-help groups for thrift and livelihood activities, developing water harvesting structures, providing livelihood assets like duck rearing, and strengthening community institutions. The consortium approach brought together local NGOs and communities for integrated intervention across 200 villages affected by recurrent droughts and poverty in Bolangir district, Odisha.
Madison Center provided mental health services to over 17,000 individuals in 2008. The annual report highlighted several programs including child and adolescent care, adult care, older adult care, and financial information. Key accomplishments included the Youth Establishing Self-Sufficiency program assisting over 30 youth, the new 23-hour Observation Unit, and the Geropsych Institute improving lives of hundreds of seniors. Outcome studies showed Madison Center's inpatient and partial hospitalization programs had positive results and recovery rates on par or better than national averages.
The document contains a prayer request bulletin from a church. It includes requests to remember those who have been sick or are dealing with health issues recently. It also includes requests for safe transitions for those who have moved, blessings on a family adopting another child and their continued recovery, and remembrance for those out of town. It provides attendance information from a previous church event and lists upcoming October birthdays. It also includes a short sermon excerpt about fathers slowing down to spend more time with their families rather than rushing through life in the fast lane and risk missing important moments.
Richard, a new mongoose at DAKTARI, was brought there after being alone and biting people at a house he stayed at. Willy the scrub hare was raised at DAKTARI and released into the bush. Storm the spotted eagle owl grew feathers and learned to be independent before being released into the wild. Herbie the warthog is getting a new, larger enclosure built at DAKTARI. Shady the donkey had a leg injury treated twice a month by a wildlife vet. Otts the new mongoose at DAKTARI became ill and passed away after an autopsy found a previously unknown chronic liver condition. The newsletter provides updates on animals, children, and fundraising activities at D
This document provides a summary of the Denton Animal Support Foundation's (DASF) activities and financial support from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Some key details include:
- DASF held various fundraising events over the 6 month period and provided over $77,000 in financial support to the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center for programs like adoption subsidies, emergency veterinary funds, and medical supplies.
- New programs initiated by DASF included a pet boarding program for domestic violence victims and an emergency veterinary assistance fund to help pet owners with unexpected vet bills.
- Donors who contributed over $50,000 to DASF during this period are recognized.
Dipecho v aan reflect tot report_detail_sept_arpedmnepal
The document summarizes a training report on building disaster-resilient communities in Nepal through REFLECT methodology. The 8-day training was organized by ActionAid Nepal and aimed to develop facilitators to initiate REFLECT circles focused on disaster risk reduction. It used highly participatory methods like role plays, games, group work and documentaries. Participants evaluated the training as effective in providing clear instruction on REFLECT tools and concepts. However, some noted it could have benefited from more time on topics and opportunities to visit project sites. The conclusion recommends continued support from partner organizations to effectively apply the learning from the training on the ground.
This document provides a summary of activities and achievements of the DIPECHO Project "Surakshit Samudaya II" from July 2009 to February 2010. Key achievements include:
1) Training community members to enhance disaster preparedness capacity and form disaster management committees and REFLECT circles in target communities.
2) Advocacy efforts to influence national and local DRR policies, including launching the project, celebrating international days, and developing a DRR policy toolkit.
3) Increasing awareness of disaster preparedness methods through community vulnerability assessments, knowledge surveys, and radio programs.
4) Initiating small-scale mitigation projects like retrofitted buildings and bio-dikes with community and government support.
Dipecho v news letter 6th edition- april10edmnepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction. It mentions:
1) The partners work together on joint advocacy initiatives such as marking international days like UNISDR day and Earthquake Safety Day to raise awareness and pressure the government to prioritize DRR.
2) They are producing advocacy tools like a documentary and radio programs focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to underline Nepal's DRR commitments.
3) Individual partners like ActionAid, CARE Nepal, Danish Red Cross are also advocating to influence policies and practices at national and local levels to mainstream DRR and ensure vulnerable people's rights are protected in policies
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July to December 2009. It summarizes that:
1) The project has been implementing activities largely on schedule and reaching intended targets to build disaster resilient communities.
2) Key activities included training community members and local stakeholders in disaster preparedness, forming community groups, and identifying small-scale mitigation projects.
3) An initial assessment found communities have enhanced knowledge of risks and capacities, while further advocacy and mitigation work is ongoing.
The project successfully built community resilience to disasters in Nepal through various activities. It established 31 REFLECT circles with over 500 members to educate communities on vulnerabilities, disaster preparedness, and rights. It also formed 19 disaster management committees led by community members to regularly address disaster risks. The project enhanced awareness, prepared communities by training volunteers and establishing early warning systems. It mobilized funds for small-scale mitigation like constructing bio-dykes and tube wells to protect vulnerable communities from floods. Overall, the project achieved its goals of strengthening community capacity and creating an enabling environment for disaster risk reduction.
Dipecho v news letter 3rd edition- nov 2009edmnepal
The document summarizes events in Nepal for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in October-November 2009. It describes a two-day symposium and people's rally coordinated by DIPECHO partners that culminated in the demand for an immediate disaster risk reduction and management policy in Nepal. Key events included a symposium where affected community leaders shared experiences, a convention where a large crowd demanded a DRR policy, and an exhibition illustrating DRR projects. The people's declaration calling for a DRR policy framework was handed to the President of Nepal.
Dipecho v aan drr tool kit launching brief reportedmnepal
The DRR Toolkit for Constituent Assembly members of Nepal was launched on February 24, 2010. The toolkit was developed through a collaborative effort between various stakeholders to inform and sensitize policymakers on disaster risk reduction. It contains fact sheets on disasters in Nepal, the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, and other key information. Over 1,000 copies of the toolkit were distributed to assembly members, government officials, and other stakeholders with the goal of strengthening Nepal's legal and policy framework for disaster management and protecting development progress. The launching event was well-attended and key speakers emphasized the importance of coordinated action and long-term planning on disaster risk reduction issues.
Dipecho v aan brief update july 09 april 10edmnepal
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July 2009 to April 2010. The project worked to build disaster resilience in communities in Banke, Sunsari, and Udayapur districts. Key achievements included forming disaster management committees, providing training to communities and stakeholders, conducting vulnerability assessments, establishing emergency funds, and implementing small-scale mitigation activities like raising tube wells and constructing bio-dykes. The project enhanced community capacity for disaster risk reduction and created an enabling environment for DRR policies through orientations with government officials, NGOs, and parliamentarians.
The Disaster Risk Reduction through Schools Project (DRRS) aims to make schools in high-risk disaster areas safer and use them as hubs for teaching disaster risk reduction. The goal is to reduce vulnerability to disasters by implementing the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The multi-country project works in 9 countries to organize communities around schools for disaster prevention, preparedness, and vulnerability reduction. It also builds safer school infrastructure and integrates disaster risk reduction into school curricula. Key activities include vulnerability analyses, capacity building, school safety investments, and influencing national policies on issues like climate change adaptation and education.
The Dipecho Project aimed to strengthen disaster resilience in Nepal through community-based preparedness initiatives. The project worked in 3 districts over 2 years with a budget of €377,095. It trained over 13,000 community members on first aid, search and rescue, and establishing early warning systems. The project also helped build emergency infrastructure like embankments and retrofitted schools and hospitals to be disaster-resistant. The goal was to enhance communities' ability to reduce disaster impacts through collective action and create an enabling environment with supportive DRR policies.
The document outlines the coordination mechanisms between the government, NGOs, and UN system for disaster response in Nepal. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of different agencies, including the government's restructuring of disaster response committees, NGO activities in community awareness and capacity building, and the UN's use of the cluster approach. It also lists several challenges around information sharing, inclusion, stockpiling systems, and political issues that need to be addressed to improve coordination between organizations.
The document summarizes Nepal's progress and challenges in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action to reduce disaster risks. Key achievements include mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development plans and policies, developing institutions and community-based disaster management programs. However, challenges remain such as inadequate funding, lack of data and vulnerability assessments, and a need to further build a culture of resilience. Moving forward, Nepal aims to strengthen institutions and mainstreaming efforts, improve prevention, preparedness and response systems, and enhance regional and international cooperation on disaster risk reduction.
Constitution of national plaform on drr nepal2008 englishedmnepal
This document outlines the constitution for the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal. [1] It establishes the organization, defines key terms, and outlines its objectives. [2] The objectives are to coordinate disaster risk reduction efforts among stakeholders in Nepal and ensure policies and programs are participatory and coordinated. [3] It also aims to strengthen early warning systems, raise public awareness, and advocate for disaster risk reduction to be integrated into development plans.
This document discusses disasters in Nepal and their impacts. It notes that Nepal is highly prone to various natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, landslides, fires, epidemics, droughts and avalanches due to its geography and climate. These disasters disproportionately impact the poor and vulnerable. Major disasters in Nepal over recent decades have caused thousands of deaths and rendered many homeless. Disasters also have long-term economic and social impacts through loss of livelihoods and denial of basic human rights.
Action Aid Nepal recognizes that effective emergency and disaster preparedness that considers vulnerable groups can reduce impacts. Nepal faces many natural disasters that kill over 1,100 people annually. Several government and non-government organizations work on disaster mitigation but more focus is needed on preparedness and rehabilitation. Key gaps include disaster management not being prioritized nationally and a lack of participation from vulnerable groups in assessments. Action Aid Nepal will work to build capacity, form alliances, influence policy, and respond to emergencies to help vulnerable communities prepare for and recover from disasters.
Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in nepals education system shyam sund...edmnepal
This document summarizes ActionAid Nepal's efforts to mainstream disaster risk reduction (DRR) education in Nepal's school curriculum through their DRRS project from 2006-2010. The project worked with Nepal's Curriculum Development Centre to review textbooks for grades 9-10 to incorporate DRR topics. As a result, students now learn about local disaster risks and solutions, and disseminate this knowledge to their communities. While progress has been made, continued efforts are needed to further DRR education and policy in Nepal.
This document provides the midterm review report of the "Surakshit Samudaya II" project implemented by ActionAid Nepal with funding from the European Commission. The project aims to build disaster resilient communities in 3 districts of Nepal. The summary reviews the project's objectives, methodology, findings and recommendations. It finds that the project has strengthened community capacities for disaster risk reduction through community mobilization, training, and small-scale mitigation measures. However, it also notes some areas for improvement, such as further building ownership among local stakeholders and ensuring sustainability of project activities. The review provides recommendations to help the project better achieve its goals in the remaining implementation period.
1) Rambati, a woman from Karkhana Tole village in Sunsari, Nepal, recalls a devastating flood in 1990 when she had just given birth and had to stay in a dangling bed for two days without much food.
2) The village is prone to frequent flooding and other disasters that damage homes and crops. There was no disaster management system previously.
3) With support from a local NGO, the community formed a disaster management committee and began collecting "fistfuls of rice" daily to stockpile food for emergencies. Rambati is an active participant in these efforts.
Looking to sponsor a child? ActionAid India has been working with the poor and marginalised in India since 1972 and our child sponsorship program intends to benefit not just the child you sponsor, but also the community that she or he is part of.
Bollywood actors have always been perceived as glamorous and above the ordinary man, far from reach and shrouded in mystery. However, that is not the case. For years, actors have used their platform and their reach to make a difference,and their voices to draw attention towards change and raise awareness. These 5 actors have made a world of difference, take a look at their impact.
The document discusses two projects of the organization Make Ourselves Matter. The first is a mobile clinic for the homeless that provides medical treatment and helps rehabilitate patients. The second project trains disabled individuals in crafts and vocational skills to become independent and integrate into society. Both projects aim to help marginalized groups but are facing funding challenges.
Author: Lies Marcoes-Natsir and Anne Lockley
Chief photographer: Armin Hari
English translation: Edward Thornton, Abmi Handayani. Chief editor: Roem Topatimasang
Publisher: INSISTPress, Rumah Kitab & AIPJ-AusAID ISBN: 978-602-8384-80-35
Edition: I, April 2014
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Going beyond the usual studies on poverty and gender, this research study records the powerful resilience of women in resisting impoverishment, in all its forms. Women’s resistance is long-term and traverses sectors and venues, but without the necessary support and organisation, it can be sporadic and unsystematic.
The law offers hope to women. The law needs to be encouraged to serve as a support, since it is relatively neutral and universal. For gender equality, the law needs to be constantly monitored and checked. Positive law needs to be aligned with the framework and norms of human rights –-particularly so for issues of violations of women’s rights. These cannot remain hidden away in domestic space or concealed by layers of culture.
This document discusses women empowerment. It begins by defining women empowerment and explaining why it is important. Historically, empowerment efforts date back to the 1970s international women's movement. The main problems facing women include lack of education, financial constraints, and family responsibilities. Efforts to achieve empowerment focus on education, self-employment, health, and legal rights. Examples of government schemes to promote empowerment are also provided. The document concludes by highlighting some notable women who have worked to empower women across different fields such as education, health, and self-reliance.
This document summarizes the impact of Craig and Robin Chilton's philanthropic efforts through World Help over 11 years. It describes how they have raised over $2 million to support child sponsorship programs in countries like India, Nepal, and Thailand; provide mobile medical clinics and clean water projects in India; build homes for lepers in India; fund a water project in Nepal; support a freedom home for exploited girls in Thailand; and provide relief for refugees. The letter expresses gratitude for their commitment and the impact they have had in transforming lives and communities around the world.
Craig and Robin Chilton have generously donated over $2 million through their business Chilton Logging, Inc. to help people in need globally over the past 11 years. Their donations have rescued children from poverty, improved health for thousands, introduced freedom for girls, transformed entire villages, and provided hope for eternity through introducing people to Christ. The letter thanks them for their tireless commitment and the impact they have made.
Narika provides support services to victims of domestic violence in South Asian communities. It has expanded from a helpline staffed by volunteers to a network of programs that help hundreds of women each year. The organization aims to prevent domestic violence through education and help women gain economic independence. It has seen growing demand for its services as calls to its helpline increased to over 1,250 in the last year.
This annual report summarizes the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati in 2013. It describes several cases where volunteers provided urgent assistance such as food, clothing, beds, and help paying bills to struggling families and prevented homelessness. The report expresses gratitude to donors for making these "moments of grace" possible and highlights charitable programs like food drives, coat collections, and donation centers that help those in need.
BRAC is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 in Bangladesh that aims to empower villagers, especially women, through various development programs. At the heart of BRAC's philosophy is empowering villagers, especially women, to run programs without BRAC's assistance. In Jamalpur, BRAC has helped organize women's cooperatives, education programs, and family health programs run by the village women themselves to make the villages economically independent.
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3) The author observed how these programs have significantly improved lives by increasing incomes, access to education, nutrition, and healthcare while also reducing discrimination issues like child marriage and domestic violence.
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1. STORIES OF CHANGE
“DIPECHO has helped us being organized and has
strengthened our capacity for disaster preparedness”
A fraid of being late, Anita Sada rushes to the meeting
of Koshi Savings and Credit Cooperatives. She was
busy with the household chores of preparing and
serving food to the family. On top of that she was about to
go to a nearby fair, a weekly market, to sell her oxen. Anita
Besides that she also
advises the community
people about possible
communicable diseases
ranging from the common
lives a very busy life. cold to swine flu. The
villagers are so aware that
She comes from a very poor Dalit family. Her workload has if the children catch
increased not only due to abject poverty, but also the communicable diseases
growing awareness in her. She needs to work hard to feed they are stopped to send
her 7-member family and to send her children to school. school until their recovery.
The 35-year-old woman, who lives in Mushahari village "We have even told them
not to shake hands with Anita Sada
ward no. 3 of Inaruwa Municipality in Sunsari district, is the Village Mushahari, Inurwa
member of Kansamadan Disaster Management Committee those people who sneeze,"
Sunsari district, Nepal
in the same village. She is a very active member of the she shares.
committee. One may wonder how such a busy poor woman
ActionAid has been working with most vulnerable
could find time for social work. She has a very clear answer.
communities in Nepal to improve their resilience to
"I divide my time to household work and social work. So it is
disasters. Recurrent disasters have been perpetuating
not difficult for me to do social work," she says.
poverty in this already impoverished society, where every
Anita grabs every opportunity to raise awareness among child born is born vulnerable to some or other form of
the neighbours and organised them through committees disaster risk. Since 2007, ActionAid is working through its
like those. The villagers' efforts to reduce the negative local partner UPCA in Anita’s community in Inurwa, Sunsari
impacts of disasters on their lives have become visible and district, helping people to adapt themselves to reduce
Anita's role is very crucial. impact of natural disasters on their lives and livelihood.
Anita, an emaciated mother of four children married off at Asked what inspired her to work for disaster preparedness,
an early age of 12, hides unbelievable courage and Anita says that with the beginning of the DIPECHO IV
patience. When there is no imminent threat of disasters, project came Mana Maya (miss) Niraula, a social mobiliser,
she goes around the village and asks parents and their of UPCA Nepal, a partner NGO of ActionAid Nepal. "We
children not play with fire lest their thatch roofed huts may always lived in the danger of being submerged. That fear
be gutted in fire. "In times like this while there is no such and the knowledge we got from the DIPECHO made us
threat of disaster, I counsel the villagers to avoid the danger more aware of our situation. This pushed me to work for
like that of fire," she explains. disaster preparedness," she adds.
Case study developed by Ram Sharan Sedhai, ActionAid Nepal. Photos by Ram Sharan Sedhai and UPCA Nepal.
This Story of Change narrates the experiences of Anita Sada, a member of the Inaruwa Mushahari Disaster
Management Committee formed under the guidance and support of DIPECHO project being implemented in
Nepal by ActionAid. The project entitled Surakshit Samudaya II: Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Nepal
is funded by European Commission Humanitarian Aid department and co-financed by Australian Government
(AusAID). For more information, please contact the DIPECHO Project Manager at mail.nepal@actionaid.org
2. During Koshi floods, we were able to help the flood affected people,
particularly the women and girls, who were more vulnerable than
their male counterparts
Through the DIPECHO project, the villagers have got Answering a query Anita said that her team helped the
training in search and rescue, fire fighting, first aid and affected people by preparing about 50 earthen ovens
masonry which have helped them to be more aware of the within hours and they also supported by arranging firewood
consequences of disaster and has instilled the feeling of besides looking after women, girls and children for
supporting others who are in distress. Now they have been accommodation and their special needs. They also guided
able to claim resources from the government agencies. the flood affected people on getting additional support
They were successful in getting medicines for first aid from from various sources.
District Health Office.
The villagers mostly Dalits from the community contributed
a lot during the disastrous flood in the Sapta Koshi River last
year. Men and women alike went to the flooded site and
supported the rescue and rehabilitation of the flood
affected people in 24 camps. Anita Sada was one of them.
Why did you go to rescue Koshi flood affected people?
"We had faced similar problems in the past. Therefore we
know the pains. So we decided to help them as they were
in distress. And we were able to help the flood affected
people particularly the women and girls who were more
vulnerable than their male counterparts," she explained.
Asked what had hurt her most during the rescue of flood Anita Sada and her colleagues with project team members from
affected people, she said, "The worst thing that took place UPCA Nepal, in their monthly meeting to discuss disaster related
during the disaster was a rape attempt at a girl of Dalit issues of the community
community by the suppliers of construction material
workers. And the caste-based discrimination practised even
during the disaster was most detestable thing for us. Some During the Koshi floods that displaced over 50,000 people
Yadavas, the so-called upper caste people, refused to drink from their homes, Anita and her friends who were trained
water given by a Dalit girl. Likewise the homelessness and under DIPECHO project worked tirelessly, helping the
hunger women children and elderly people were facing affected people to overcome the effects. They mobilized
were a heart-rending situation." money, resources and more importantly, spent time with
women and children living in the makeshift camps. Anita
Any other memorable incidents or moments! "Some understood that Koshi affected people needs someone to
women who were in their period remained hungry for two talk to in addition to the relief support.
days as they did not come out of their camps because they
had no clothes to replace the stained ones. This I had never Will you spend the rest of your life just helping the victims?
imagined. It made us more aware of the needs of women
during such tragedies. One more thing struck me: None of "No," pat came the answer, "I will manage my home and
the flood affected people said that they had got something work to minimise the risks of disaster and support the
to eat. It really took by surprise, she said. affected people at the same time."
Our DRR work is not just about building local institutions and providing life
skill training, it is also about changing perceptions and attitudes. It is about
building a culture of safety and resilience…, it is about rights… it is about
responsibilities… (ActionAid Nepal DIPECHO Team)
3. (During Disasters) we will demand resources from the municipality
and district administration office, district Red Cross, and district
development committee. So even if you (DIPECHO) leave, the
institutions will remain and the villagers would stay here.
Anita says that she feels good if she gets an opportunity to education, sanitation, environment and income generation,
share the knowledge and information he has with her she said. "It has helped us being organised and
fellow women and men. She also said that she felt unhappy strengthened our capacity for disaster preparedness.”
over being illiterate.
The most important thing is that it has capacitated the
women to the extent of claiming resources from the
government who earlier would not even face strangers,"
she further said. How do you plan to continue the
preparedness work once the projects are phased out?
"We have done two important things: One we have made
the people aware of the risks of disasters. Second, we have
deposited 30,000 rupees at Koshi Savings and Credit
Cooperatives through piggy bank system of saving. We will
mobilise the resource in need. Moreover, we will demand
resources from the municipality and District Administration
Office, District Red Cross, District Development Committee.
So even if you leave, the institutions will remain and the
villagers would stay here," she said.
Disaster Management Committee members of Mushahari in Anita has emerged as an inspirational figure who has
discussion with the DIPECHO project team (DIP IV, 2007-09)
during the project review phase
transformed herself from a hapless woman to a leader of
people. She has overcome the predominant prejudices,
transcended from being a hapless victim to a resource for
Anita's fame is not limited to her village alone. She even
the community; from a silent and mute witness to a vocal
goes around the districts to share her experience and to
aware the community people about the impact of disasters advocate for her people.
and ways to reduce them.
In a matter of few months, DIPECHO project was able to
Asked whether DIPECHO had really supported them in their facilitate radical changes in her thinking and actions, and
cause, she said that the project had benefitted them in real along with her, into the mindsets of hundreds of women
sense. "The project has taught us about the importance of like Anita.
DIPECHO project is implemented by ActionAid in Nepal through its partner orgnisations
to build capacity and enhance resilience among people who are vulnerable to disasters.
The project is funded by European Commission Humanitarian Aid department and co-
financed by Australian Government (AusAid). The project will be implemented in three
districts of Nepal, directly reaching out to over 13,000 people while working with the
government to strengthen the disaster risk reduction policy framework in Nepal.
Working together… for a risk resilient Nepal!