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 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 document summarizes a review meeting of the Surakshit Samudaya II project, which aims to build disaster-resilient communities in Nepal. Key highlights from the meeting include:
1) Participants discussed progress against project targets and outcomes, including case studies of impact on community lives.
2) Sessions focused on assessing changes in disaster awareness, preparedness, and response at family and community levels.
3) The meeting also provided an introduction to the Hyogo Framework for Action and how to further integrate it into project activities.
4) Next steps include finalizing work plans for the remaining period to accomplish objectives and building linkages between disaster committees and local governments.
This document describes three DIPECHO projects in Nepal that aim to build disaster resilience. The first project will raise awareness and build capacity of communities and stakeholders in 14 districts to prepare for disasters through training and information sharing. The second will increase inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster management programs. It will provide training to partners on mainstreaming disability. The third project establishes an early flood warning system across two districts. It will link communities, media, and authorities to disseminate warnings and support integrated disaster planning.
(1) The document summarizes the first review meeting of an ActionAid Nepal disaster risk reduction project funded by the European Commission. (2) It provides an overview of the project goals, activities undertaken in the first 5 months, and key discussions at the meeting including reviewing project performance and management, collecting stories of impact, and planning next steps. (3) The meeting helped enhance teamwork, identify challenges, and adjust work plans and targets for the remaining project period with the goal of further building disaster resilience in target communities.
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO project from July-August 2009. Key updates include:
1) All staff positions for ActionAid Nepal and four partner organizations were filled and an orientation workshop was held.
2) The national launch of the DIPECHO V project was held in August 2009 with over 80 participants attending.
3) Project launches were held in the two project districts of Banke and Sunsari.
4) Capacity building training was provided to project team members, including REFLECT and PVA training.
5) Community mobilization efforts were underway, including group discussions to form disaster management committees.
D2 01 reca for resilience meeting_prasad_07_feb2013 [repaired]RiskSquare
The document summarizes the Regional Cluster Approach to Humanitarian Resilience project. The project aims to strengthen WASH coordination mechanisms in South Asia to effectively respond to crises. It is funded by ECHO and led by CARE Germany-Luxemburg in partnership with NCA, Tearfund, ACF, and IFRC. The project conducted baseline assessments in Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh to identify capacity gaps. It then provided trainings, workshops and tools to address these gaps and strengthen coordination and emergency preparedness in national WASH clusters. The project also facilitated regional collaboration to identify common issues, approaches and create a continued coordination platform. Going forward, the project looks to further mainstream disaster risk reduction
Dipecho5 news letter 1st edition-august 09 DIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes European Commission humanitarian aid projects in Nepal funded by DIPECHO, the Disaster Preparedness programme of the ECHO department. It describes 9 projects implemented by NGO partners focused on building community resilience and disaster preparedness in flood-prone and remote regions of Nepal. The projects establish early warning systems, train local stakeholders, build community disaster management committees, and help vulnerable communities mitigate and respond to natural disasters. In total, over 300,000 people will benefit from these projects funded under the 5th DIPECHO Action Plan for South Asia.
Dipecho5 news letter 6th edition- april10DIPECHO Nepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction as a priority. It outlines several joint advocacy activities:
1. Supporting a national symposium and rally on UNISDR day in October 2009 to adopt a 9-point declaration on DRR policy and hand it over to Nepal's president.
2. Supporting an organization to organize an Earthquake Safety Day in January 2010 to raise awareness of earthquake risk in Nepal.
3. Producing a joint documentary focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to advocate for Nepal's commitments under these frameworks.
4. Producing a joint radio program on flood preparedness with
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 document summarizes a review meeting of the Surakshit Samudaya II project, which aims to build disaster-resilient communities in Nepal. Key highlights from the meeting include:
1) Participants discussed progress against project targets and outcomes, including case studies of impact on community lives.
2) Sessions focused on assessing changes in disaster awareness, preparedness, and response at family and community levels.
3) The meeting also provided an introduction to the Hyogo Framework for Action and how to further integrate it into project activities.
4) Next steps include finalizing work plans for the remaining period to accomplish objectives and building linkages between disaster committees and local governments.
This document describes three DIPECHO projects in Nepal that aim to build disaster resilience. The first project will raise awareness and build capacity of communities and stakeholders in 14 districts to prepare for disasters through training and information sharing. The second will increase inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster management programs. It will provide training to partners on mainstreaming disability. The third project establishes an early flood warning system across two districts. It will link communities, media, and authorities to disseminate warnings and support integrated disaster planning.
(1) The document summarizes the first review meeting of an ActionAid Nepal disaster risk reduction project funded by the European Commission. (2) It provides an overview of the project goals, activities undertaken in the first 5 months, and key discussions at the meeting including reviewing project performance and management, collecting stories of impact, and planning next steps. (3) The meeting helped enhance teamwork, identify challenges, and adjust work plans and targets for the remaining project period with the goal of further building disaster resilience in target communities.
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO project from July-August 2009. Key updates include:
1) All staff positions for ActionAid Nepal and four partner organizations were filled and an orientation workshop was held.
2) The national launch of the DIPECHO V project was held in August 2009 with over 80 participants attending.
3) Project launches were held in the two project districts of Banke and Sunsari.
4) Capacity building training was provided to project team members, including REFLECT and PVA training.
5) Community mobilization efforts were underway, including group discussions to form disaster management committees.
D2 01 reca for resilience meeting_prasad_07_feb2013 [repaired]RiskSquare
The document summarizes the Regional Cluster Approach to Humanitarian Resilience project. The project aims to strengthen WASH coordination mechanisms in South Asia to effectively respond to crises. It is funded by ECHO and led by CARE Germany-Luxemburg in partnership with NCA, Tearfund, ACF, and IFRC. The project conducted baseline assessments in Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh to identify capacity gaps. It then provided trainings, workshops and tools to address these gaps and strengthen coordination and emergency preparedness in national WASH clusters. The project also facilitated regional collaboration to identify common issues, approaches and create a continued coordination platform. Going forward, the project looks to further mainstream disaster risk reduction
Dipecho5 news letter 1st edition-august 09 DIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes European Commission humanitarian aid projects in Nepal funded by DIPECHO, the Disaster Preparedness programme of the ECHO department. It describes 9 projects implemented by NGO partners focused on building community resilience and disaster preparedness in flood-prone and remote regions of Nepal. The projects establish early warning systems, train local stakeholders, build community disaster management committees, and help vulnerable communities mitigate and respond to natural disasters. In total, over 300,000 people will benefit from these projects funded under the 5th DIPECHO Action Plan for South Asia.
Dipecho5 news letter 6th edition- april10DIPECHO Nepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction as a priority. It outlines several joint advocacy activities:
1. Supporting a national symposium and rally on UNISDR day in October 2009 to adopt a 9-point declaration on DRR policy and hand it over to Nepal's president.
2. Supporting an organization to organize an Earthquake Safety Day in January 2010 to raise awareness of earthquake risk in Nepal.
3. Producing a joint documentary focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to advocate for Nepal's commitments under these frameworks.
4. Producing a joint radio program on flood preparedness with
Aan dipecho5 pva training summary reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes a training on Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) conducted by ActionAid Nepal for their partner organizations. It provides an overview of the training objectives, methodology, and outcomes. The training aimed to build the capacity of participants to facilitate PVA and disaster risk reduction initiatives in communities. Through various participatory methods over five days, participants learned about PVA principles, tools and processes to understand community vulnerabilities, risks, and ways to mitigate them. The training concluded with field practice and positive participant feedback, helping to achieve the goal of effective project implementation through collaborative PVA application.
Empower Local Authorities towards an inclusive Digital Local Agenda DAElocal_IT
The document discusses the CEMSDI project which aims to empower local authorities through digital inclusion and a Digital Local Agenda (DLA). The DLA is a process, policy, and monitoring tool to implement eGovernment strategies. Pilots are running in 5 countries to test the DLA approach through capacity building workshops. The workshops target elected representatives, directors, and civil servants to modernize public services and reduce the digital divide. The Italian pilot identified 8 regions for training and the program includes two levels of attendees. The training covers document management, cooperation, and communication to support the DLA planning and implementation.
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.
The document outlines activities and potential areas of collaboration between disability programs in several regions. In Oklahoma, efforts include pediatrician training, county coordinator training, and replicating intensive intervention projects. The group discussed sharing resources on telehealth and training primary care providers to use developmental screeners. In New Mexico, funds have increased diagnostic and parent training programs. Missouri is working on insurance coverage and benefited from the regional summit. Arkansas has an active parent group and is formalizing linkages between programs. Nebraska faced resistance but their summit team continues efforts to improve care coordination.
Summary of programs and projects as of first quarter 2012Rdc Cordillera
1. The document lists 42 programs and projects being implemented in the Cordillera Administrative Region as of March 2012 across social, economic, and infrastructure sectors.
2. The total cost of the programs and projects is PHP 6.3 billion with funding from various national and international sources.
3. Implementation status varies significantly across programs, with some nearly complete while others are in early stages or facing delays such as project rebidding due to failed initial bidding processes.
Aan dipecho5 ca sensitization brief reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes sensitization workshops held in Nepal to educate members of the Constitutional Assembly on disaster risk reduction and management. Over four workshops held between February and April 2010, a total of 96 CA members were sensitized. The workshops aimed to raise awareness of DRR issues, encourage stronger DRR policies, and garner support for legislation like the proposed Disaster Management Act of 2009. Participant feedback indicated the workshops were well-received and successful in motivating CA members to address disaster vulnerability and risk reduction.
1. Community readiness assesses a community's preparedness to address an issue through interviews with community stakeholders. It produces an overall score and scores in 6 dimensions related to community efforts, knowledge, leadership, climate, resources.
2. Knowing a community's readiness level helps build cooperation, increase capacity, and guide the community through change. Lower scores indicate more preparation is needed while higher scores mean the community may be ready to take action. Conducting a community readiness assessment is an important first step for many community initiatives.
The document summarizes the achievements of a project to strengthen the capacity of Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity from 2006-2012. It discusses 6 main outputs of the project including establishing an advisory unit, developing a new structure and strategy for the ministry, building capacity, accrediting NGOs, improving the social protection system, and evaluating the Nasser Social Bank. It finds that most outputs were satisfactory or highly satisfactory but that more work is needed engaging and empowering NGOs and citizens.
Advanced EC seminar on decentralisation and local governance
European Commission EuropeAid
2-5 July 2012, Brussels
The seminar reviewed the country context and the evolving international development framework and considered how to manage the political dimensions of decentralisation. It also looked at using decentralisation as a trigger to foster better development outcomes and governance and what all this means for future EU engagement in decentralisation and local governance. Jean Bossuyt, ECDPM, was the lead facilitator of this meeting. Alisa Herrero, ECDPM, was also one of the experts facilitating this seminar.
Business breakfast sustainability presentation full version no hyperlinksSustainability GippsTAFE
The document discusses sustainability and sustainable business practices. It provides several definitions and explanations around key concepts. It recommends accessing various toolkits, guidelines, reports, and websites to learn about stakeholder engagement, developing sustainable business plans and goals, industry best practices, and evaluating environmental, social and economic impacts of production and consumption. The document emphasizes the importance of considering long-term impacts and continually striving for improved corporate responsibility.
The youth action programme is a guide for anyone working with youth and climate change in Namibia. It can also be translated into contexts in other African countries. Go to www.youthclimate-namibia.org for more information.
Advanced EC seminar on decentralisation and local governance
European Commission EuropeAid
2-5 July 2012, Brussels
The seminar reviewed the country context and the evolving international development framework and considered how to manage the political dimensions of decentralisation. It also looked at using decentralisation as a trigger to foster better development outcomes and governance and what all this means for future EU engagement in decentralisation and local governance. Jean Bossuyt, ECDPM, was the lead facilitator of this meeting. Alisa Herrero, ECDPM, was also one of the experts facilitating this seminar.
Needs Assess Micro-Project General Report_MahoneyJoanna Mahoney
The document summarizes a needs assessment and project planning process conducted with community groups in Cameroon. It describes training sessions where groups identified needs and selected micro-projects, including an additional school building in Noubou and grain storage facilities in Boula and Meri. The document outlines the vision, resources, goals, and budget/timeline planning for each project. It aims to build the groups' capacities to organize themselves and implement projects to meet community needs.
The document discusses the role of Designated National Authorities (DNAs) in promoting the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It defines promoting the CDM as encouraging its popularity, development, and existence. DNAs can promote the CDM by increasing awareness, improving the CDM process, building capacity, and decreasing costs and time required. Specifically, DNAs can identify target groups, disseminate information, provide consultation and advice, and share their experiences. The document also provides an overview of Mongolia's experience with CDM, including establishing its DNA, approved CDM projects, and barriers to implementation that have decreased over time. It concludes that DNAs can play an important role in promoting CDM through awareness raising,
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aan dipecho5 pva training summary reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes a training on Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) conducted by ActionAid Nepal for their partner organizations. It provides an overview of the training objectives, methodology, and outcomes. The training aimed to build the capacity of participants to facilitate PVA and disaster risk reduction initiatives in communities. Through various participatory methods over five days, participants learned about PVA principles, tools and processes to understand community vulnerabilities, risks, and ways to mitigate them. The training concluded with field practice and positive participant feedback, helping to achieve the goal of effective project implementation through collaborative PVA application.
Empower Local Authorities towards an inclusive Digital Local Agenda DAElocal_IT
The document discusses the CEMSDI project which aims to empower local authorities through digital inclusion and a Digital Local Agenda (DLA). The DLA is a process, policy, and monitoring tool to implement eGovernment strategies. Pilots are running in 5 countries to test the DLA approach through capacity building workshops. The workshops target elected representatives, directors, and civil servants to modernize public services and reduce the digital divide. The Italian pilot identified 8 regions for training and the program includes two levels of attendees. The training covers document management, cooperation, and communication to support the DLA planning and implementation.
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.
The document outlines activities and potential areas of collaboration between disability programs in several regions. In Oklahoma, efforts include pediatrician training, county coordinator training, and replicating intensive intervention projects. The group discussed sharing resources on telehealth and training primary care providers to use developmental screeners. In New Mexico, funds have increased diagnostic and parent training programs. Missouri is working on insurance coverage and benefited from the regional summit. Arkansas has an active parent group and is formalizing linkages between programs. Nebraska faced resistance but their summit team continues efforts to improve care coordination.
Summary of programs and projects as of first quarter 2012Rdc Cordillera
1. The document lists 42 programs and projects being implemented in the Cordillera Administrative Region as of March 2012 across social, economic, and infrastructure sectors.
2. The total cost of the programs and projects is PHP 6.3 billion with funding from various national and international sources.
3. Implementation status varies significantly across programs, with some nearly complete while others are in early stages or facing delays such as project rebidding due to failed initial bidding processes.
Aan dipecho5 ca sensitization brief reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes sensitization workshops held in Nepal to educate members of the Constitutional Assembly on disaster risk reduction and management. Over four workshops held between February and April 2010, a total of 96 CA members were sensitized. The workshops aimed to raise awareness of DRR issues, encourage stronger DRR policies, and garner support for legislation like the proposed Disaster Management Act of 2009. Participant feedback indicated the workshops were well-received and successful in motivating CA members to address disaster vulnerability and risk reduction.
1. Community readiness assesses a community's preparedness to address an issue through interviews with community stakeholders. It produces an overall score and scores in 6 dimensions related to community efforts, knowledge, leadership, climate, resources.
2. Knowing a community's readiness level helps build cooperation, increase capacity, and guide the community through change. Lower scores indicate more preparation is needed while higher scores mean the community may be ready to take action. Conducting a community readiness assessment is an important first step for many community initiatives.
The document summarizes the achievements of a project to strengthen the capacity of Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity from 2006-2012. It discusses 6 main outputs of the project including establishing an advisory unit, developing a new structure and strategy for the ministry, building capacity, accrediting NGOs, improving the social protection system, and evaluating the Nasser Social Bank. It finds that most outputs were satisfactory or highly satisfactory but that more work is needed engaging and empowering NGOs and citizens.
Advanced EC seminar on decentralisation and local governance
European Commission EuropeAid
2-5 July 2012, Brussels
The seminar reviewed the country context and the evolving international development framework and considered how to manage the political dimensions of decentralisation. It also looked at using decentralisation as a trigger to foster better development outcomes and governance and what all this means for future EU engagement in decentralisation and local governance. Jean Bossuyt, ECDPM, was the lead facilitator of this meeting. Alisa Herrero, ECDPM, was also one of the experts facilitating this seminar.
Business breakfast sustainability presentation full version no hyperlinksSustainability GippsTAFE
The document discusses sustainability and sustainable business practices. It provides several definitions and explanations around key concepts. It recommends accessing various toolkits, guidelines, reports, and websites to learn about stakeholder engagement, developing sustainable business plans and goals, industry best practices, and evaluating environmental, social and economic impacts of production and consumption. The document emphasizes the importance of considering long-term impacts and continually striving for improved corporate responsibility.
The youth action programme is a guide for anyone working with youth and climate change in Namibia. It can also be translated into contexts in other African countries. Go to www.youthclimate-namibia.org for more information.
Advanced EC seminar on decentralisation and local governance
European Commission EuropeAid
2-5 July 2012, Brussels
The seminar reviewed the country context and the evolving international development framework and considered how to manage the political dimensions of decentralisation. It also looked at using decentralisation as a trigger to foster better development outcomes and governance and what all this means for future EU engagement in decentralisation and local governance. Jean Bossuyt, ECDPM, was the lead facilitator of this meeting. Alisa Herrero, ECDPM, was also one of the experts facilitating this seminar.
Needs Assess Micro-Project General Report_MahoneyJoanna Mahoney
The document summarizes a needs assessment and project planning process conducted with community groups in Cameroon. It describes training sessions where groups identified needs and selected micro-projects, including an additional school building in Noubou and grain storage facilities in Boula and Meri. The document outlines the vision, resources, goals, and budget/timeline planning for each project. It aims to build the groups' capacities to organize themselves and implement projects to meet community needs.
The document discusses the role of Designated National Authorities (DNAs) in promoting the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It defines promoting the CDM as encouraging its popularity, development, and existence. DNAs can promote the CDM by increasing awareness, improving the CDM process, building capacity, and decreasing costs and time required. Specifically, DNAs can identify target groups, disseminate information, provide consultation and advice, and share their experiences. The document also provides an overview of Mongolia's experience with CDM, including establishing its DNA, approved CDM projects, and barriers to implementation that have decreased over time. It concludes that DNAs can play an important role in promoting CDM through awareness raising,
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 a review meeting of the Surakshit Samudaya II project, which aims to build disaster-resilient communities in Nepal. Key highlights from the meeting include:
1) Participants discussed progress against project targets and outcomes, including case studies of impact on community lives.
2) Sessions focused on assessing changes in disaster awareness, preparedness, and response at family and community levels.
3) The meeting also provided an introduction to the Hyogo Framework for Action and how to further integrate it into project activities.
4) Next steps include finalizing work plans for the remaining period to accomplish objectives and building linkages between disaster committees and local governments.
This document summarizes several DIPECHO projects in Nepal funded by ECHO. It provides details on 7 different projects, including their location, timeframe, budget, objectives, overview and expected results. The projects focus on building community resilience to disasters through activities like awareness raising, training, early warning systems, and small-scale mitigation structures. The overall goal is to help vulnerable communities in Nepal better prepare for and respond to natural hazards.
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO project from July-August 2009. Key updates include:
1) All staff positions for ActionAid Nepal and four partner organizations were filled and an orientation workshop was held.
2) The national launch of the DIPECHO V project was held in August 2009 with over 80 participants attending.
3) Project launches were held in the two project districts of Banke and Sunsari.
4) Capacity building trainings were provided to project team members, including REFLECT and PVA trainings.
5) Community mobilization and group discussions with communities have begun in project areas.
Dipecho v aan project orientation workshop summary reportedmnepal
The document summarizes a project orientation workshop held in July 2009 in Chitwan, Nepal. The workshop aimed to orient partners on the DIPECHO funded project "Surakshit samudaya II: Building disaster-resilient communities, Nepal". Over three days, project objectives, activities, timelines, and implementation plans were discussed in detail. Partners finalized work plans and understanding of mainstreaming disability into disaster risk reduction efforts. The workshop also helped establish collaboration between project partners and set monitoring and reporting procedures.
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
This document provides an evaluation report of the "Surakshit Samudaya: Building Safer Community through Disaster Management" project implemented by ActionAid Nepal with funding from DIPECHO. The evaluation found that the project successfully achieved its objectives of building disaster awareness, empowering communities, and enhancing stakeholder capacity for disaster management. Key accomplishments included establishing functioning disaster management committees, training community members, implementing risk reduction activities, and advocating for policy changes. While some activities like early warning systems faced challenges, overall the project improved disaster preparedness and reduced risks in the communities it served.
This evaluation report summarizes the "Surakshit Samudaya: Building Safer Community through Disaster Management" project implemented by ActionAid Nepal with DIPECHO funding. The project aimed to build safer communities through disaster management initiatives like enhancing awareness, empowering communities, and building stakeholder capacity. It achieved its objectives by establishing 14 Disaster Management Committees, implementing awareness campaigns, training communities and stakeholders in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, and facilitating local risk assessment and action planning. While severe disasters did not occur during the project, trained volunteers were able to provide assistance during flood events. The project helped build knowledge, skills, and local coordination networks to strengthen disaster resilience in the target communities.
The document summarizes a disaster risk reduction project in Nepal called Surakshit Samudaya II. The project aims to strengthen community and local institutional capacities to reduce disaster impacts and ensure rights of vulnerable people. It is funded by the European Commission's DG ECHO and implemented in 5 villages across 3 districts of Nepal with over 13,500 direct beneficiaries. The project focuses on community mobilization, awareness raising, training volunteers, risk mitigation activities, and advocacy efforts to influence disaster policy.
The document provides an overview and evaluation of the Inter-Agency Common Feedback Project (CFP) in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake. The CFP aimed to collect and synthesize community feedback from multiple sources and share it with humanitarian stakeholders to shape the response. The evaluation found that the CFP was most successful at the operational and programmatic level, particularly at the district level. However, its influence on strategic decisions was limited due to delays in implementation and the CFP team's access to decision-makers. Overall, the CFP provided a valuable tool for stakeholders but could be strengthened by deeper analysis, access to additional data, and better integration into existing coordination structures and tools.
Aan dipecho 5 orientation workshop reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes an orientation workshop held by ActionAid Nepal for its DIPECHO project partners. The workshop aimed to brief partners on the project framework, develop work plans and address any challenges. It covered the project details including location, budget, timeline and partners. Participants discussed activities, monitoring mechanisms and collaborative efforts with other organizations. The workshop achieved its goals of orienting all team members and setting the implementation plan.
This midterm review report summarizes the progress of ActionAid Nepal's "Surakshit Samudaya II" disaster resilience project, funded by the European Commission. The project aims to strengthen community capacity for disaster risk reduction in 3 districts of Nepal. The review assessed project implementation, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement. Key findings include successful community mobilization and capacity building activities. The report recommends continued focus on empowering vulnerable groups and ensuring local ownership of disaster management efforts.
Dipecho v aan vdc secretary drr orientation workshop reportedmnepal
The document summarizes an orientation workshop held by ActionAid Nepal for Village Development Committee (VDC) Secretaries on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction (DRR) into local development work. Over three workshops held in June-July 2010, 161 VDC Secretaries and local officials were introduced to DRR concepts and Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management. Participants learned how to incorporate DRR into local planning and budgets based on Ministry of Local Development guidelines. An evaluation found the workshops helped the VDC Secretaries understand DRR and commit to revising plans and budgets to prioritize DRR activities.
Dipecho v aan hfa drr orientation brief reportedmnepal
This document provides an orientation report on workshops held in Nepal to raise awareness of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). It summarizes:
1) ActionAid Nepal held four workshops in two districts to sensitize government officials, NGO leaders, politicians, and journalists on HFA and mainstreaming DRR.
2) The workshops presented on DRR concepts, HFA priorities, Nepal's disaster context, and ActionAid's DIPECHO project. Evaluations found the workshops effectively increased understanding of DRR and the need for stronger policies.
3) Over 170 people participated across the workshops. Evaluations indicated increased awareness of DRR and support for integrating it
Dipecho v news letter 2nd edition- oct 09 aaedmnepal
The document discusses community mobilization approaches used by various organizations working on disaster risk reduction in Nepal. It provides examples of how organizations are mobilizing communities in inclusive and participatory ways to assess risks, develop disaster preparedness plans, and build local capacity and leadership. Key approaches discussed include forming inclusive disaster management committees, conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments, developing community disaster preparedness and response plans, providing trainings, and using methods like street dramas and mock drills to raise awareness. The goal is to empower communities to identify and address their own disaster risks through collective action.
Dipecho5 news letter 2nd edition- oct 09 aaDIPECHO Nepal
This document discusses community mobilization approaches for disaster preparedness in Nepal. It describes how various organizations are empowering communities to participate in disaster risk reduction from the bottom-up. Key approaches mentioned include forming inclusive disaster management committees, conducting participatory vulnerability analyses to identify risks, developing community disaster preparedness plans, and building local leadership through focus groups that represent different community demographics. The goal is to make communities active participants in early warning systems and all stages of project planning and implementation rather than just beneficiaries, in order to increase community ownership and sustainability.
The project has contributed to achieving the priority actions of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in several ways. It established Disaster Preparedness Committees (DPCs) in six communities to identify risks and develop early warning systems. Financial transparency was maintained through social audits. Emergency funds helped communities conduct preparedness activities. Linking community and village development committee disaster plans helped secure resources. The project identified physical, attitudinal and social risks through vulnerability assessments. Early warning information from the meteorology department was disseminated through local messengers and radio. Simulations helped build knowledge of evacuation procedures.
Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM). Milestone, Strategic Plan, Lessons L...Oswar Mungkasa
This document outlines Indonesia's milestones in implementing Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) from 2003-2012. It discusses the national policy established in 2003, pilot projects launched in 2005-2006, and the scale up of CLTS across various government programs and donor projects between 2007-2012. It also describes Indonesia's strategic plan for CLTS, which includes 6 components: creating an enabling environment; increasing demand; improving supply; knowledge management; financing; and monitoring and evaluation. The final section discusses lessons learned, noting the 3 key steps of CLTS implementation are changing mindsets, internalization, and collaboration.
This document provides a final program report on ensuring resilience in the education system in Nepal through disseminating the Comprehensive School Safety Master Plan and implementing the minimum package. Key achievements include endorsement of the revised CSS Implementation Guideline and the CSS Communication and Dissemination Strategy by the Ministry of Education. Awareness was raised on CSS through orientations for stakeholders and training of champions across 14 earthquake-affected districts. Various communication materials were developed and disseminated, and CSS action plans were prepared in 28 schools. Challenges included delays in endorsement that impacted the implementation schedule. Overall the program helped advance school safety in Nepal.
Dipecho v news letter 5th edition- march10edmnepal
The document discusses capacity building efforts for disaster risk reduction in Nepal. It describes several organizations' projects that focus on building the capacities of communities, local governments, and other stakeholders. Key points:
- Action Aid's project enhances knowledge and skills through trainings, develops community disaster management committees, orients local leaders on disaster risk reduction, and advocates for stronger policies.
- CARE's project builds communities' capacities for risk reduction through its SAMADHAN project.
- Several other organizations like Danish Red Cross, Handicap International, Mercy Corps, etc. also undertake capacity building initiatives through community trainings, strengthening local systems, and scaling up early warning systems.
Dipecho v news letter 4th edition- january10edmnepal
The newsletter discusses mass sensitization activities carried out by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to raise awareness about disaster risk reduction. It provides brief summaries of initiatives by different organizations, including using radio, TV, street dramas and community meetings. The partners aim to disseminate information and influence thinking to build resilience through transforming attitudes and encouraging collective action. The third priority of Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management is to conduct awareness raising and information dissemination to build national and community resilience to disasters.
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 combined national launch press releaseedmnepal
The document summarizes the launch of disaster risk reduction projects in Nepal funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid department. The Minister of State for Home Affairs said the government is committed to strengthening disaster risk reduction policies to protect vulnerable people. The 3.1 million euro projects aim to build the capacities of local communities to reduce the impacts of disasters on lives and livelihoods. They will train over 3,000 youth in emergency response skills and form task forces for disaster response. The projects also seek to establish early warning systems and small-scale mitigation efforts to strengthen national disaster management.
The National Symposium on DRR Policy Framework in Nepal had the following key outcomes:
1. Over 165 participants attended, mostly representatives of affected communities, to share testimonies and discuss developing a strong DRR policy framework.
2. The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs committed to revising the Disaster Management Act and Policy according to the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and enacting them as soon as possible.
3. Presentations were given on the disaster scenario in Nepal, developments in DRR policy and framework, and how communities are disproportionately affected. This informed discussions on developing a people-centered DRR policy framework.
4. The discussions resulted in a joint
Dipecho v aan reflect refresher brief report dipechoedmnepal
The document summarizes a 3-day refresher training for REFLECT facilitators in Nepal. 15 facilitators from partner organizations participated in the training, which aimed to strengthen their skills in using participatory tools like PVA to facilitate community discussions on disaster risk reduction. Methods like games, role plays and group activities helped boost the facilitators' confidence and teach them how to apply lessons from PVAs and address climate change impacts. The training also focused on developing the facilitators' leadership and motivational skills to empower community members. Overall, the facilitators learned how to better utilize information from PVAs and other tools when leading discussion circles on building disaster resilience.
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 article for capacity development aanedmnepal
The document summarizes the capacity building activities of the Surakshit Samudaya II project in Nepal, which aims to build community resilience to disasters. Key activities included assessing communities' knowledge of disaster preparedness, hazard mapping, training over 150 disaster management committee members and volunteers, first aid training for 48 young volunteers, and orienting 171 government authorities on disaster risk reduction. The capacity building efforts have empowered community members to advocate for their disaster-related rights and needs.
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.
This document summarizes a Training of Trainers workshop held in Nepal to teach participants how to facilitate REFLECT (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques) circles to build disaster resilient communities. The 8-day training had 22 participants and aimed to empower them to educate communities on disaster risk reduction and rights using REFLECT's participatory methodology. Key topics covered included REFLECT concepts and processes, education rights, women's rights, and mainstreaming people with disabilities in disaster management. Evaluations found the training achieved its goals of enabling capable facilitators to conduct REFLECT circles and discussions on disaster issues in their areas.
The document summarizes a training report on Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) conducted for staff of ActionAid and Practical Action involved in a disaster risk reduction project funded by DIPECHO in Nepal. Over five days, the training aimed to build the capacity of participants to facilitate PVA in communities to understand vulnerabilities, their causes and effects, and develop action plans to reduce risks. Methods included lectures, group work, field visits and practicing tools like hazard mapping. Participants felt the training effectively achieved its goals of enhancing their skills in participatory approaches to disaster risk reduction.
This document provides information on disaster preparedness for the month of April. It lists possible disasters such as floods, landslides, thunderstorms, and hot winds. It also provides tips for preparedness including protecting and planting forests to control floods, clearing debris from drains, and avoiding flood-prone areas. The calendar aims to increase awareness of disasters and preparedness measures.
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.
1) A study in Turkey found that 50% of injuries during earthquakes are caused by non-structural factors like falling furniture, which simple preparedness measures could prevent.
2) The DIPECHO program in Nepal connects different groups in society to build partnerships and contribute to disaster risk reduction through community preparedness, response, and legal protections.
3) Local knowledge plays an important role in mitigation and response to disasters through practices like storytelling, songs, and traditions passed down over generations. Documenting these practices can help external actors understand risks and solutions.
Aan dipecho 5 dmc management flip chart backupedmnepal
K|sf]k Joj:yfkg ;ldlt ;~rfng xft]k'l:tsf provides guidance on disaster management committee operations and community resilience projects. It defines disasters as natural or human-caused events that damage infrastructure and life on a large scale, requiring outside assistance. Disaster management involves preparedness before disasters strike, response during, and recovery after through coordinated plans and resources. Key aspects of preparedness include early warning systems, emergency supplies, and public awareness campaigns.
1. May 2010, Kathmandu
Surakshit Samudaya II
Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Nepal
AAN-DIPECHO PROJECT
PERIODIC UPDATE JULY ‘09– APRIL ‘10
ActionAid Nepal DIPECHO Project Publication
This update is about the progress made under AAN-DIPECHO V project in its ten months of
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
operation from July 2009 to April 2010. The project implementation started in July 2009
Project Area: and will continue for 17 months.
Banke
Sunsari Specific Objective
Udayapur
To strengthen capacities of community and local institutions for reducing impact of disas-
Partner NGOs:
BEE Group ters and ensuring rights of disaster vulnerable people
UPCA Nepal
NP Nepal Intended Results
Co-Action Nepal
Result 1. Capacity of communities is enhanced to reduce impact of disasters through
Beneficiaries: collective actions
13,854 people
Result 2. Enabling environment created through appropriate DRR policies and plans
Budget: Result 3. Target stakeholders demonstrate increased awareness on disaster
Euro 441,330 preparedness methods at family and community level
Result 4. Small scale mitigation measures with government and local support contribute
Start Date: to vulnerability reduction
01 July 2009
Duration: Project Approach to achieve results
17 months
For more details, contact:
ActionAid Nepal What to achieve to address issues
Ph: 01-4436477 Informed community with enhanced coping means and methods and resilience,
Fax: 01-4419718 networking with other stakeholders for collective action
Informed government officers and other stakeholders on DRR
Informed parliamentarians ready to provide a policy framework on DRR
Replicable mitigation models on risk reduction
Targeting local people towards
Targeting parliamentarians to
enhancing local coping How we are
complement national initiatives
mechanisms through education, achieving?
towards adopting DRR policy
mobilization and linkages
Targeting district government Demonstrate replicable models
officials & NGO leaders in of mitigation at local levels,
Surakshit Samudaya II, the
ensuring increased awareness & through local and community
ActionAid DIPECHO project in involvement in DRR involvement
Nepal is funded by European
Commission Humanitarian Aid
department and co-financed by
Australian Government-AusAid.
2. Surakshit Samudaya II: Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Nepal
Achievement vs. target — an update from the field
The project is moving steadily as per the proposed plans with most of the actions being implemented on time and as
per original targets. Given below is the schedule of activities and achievements.
Activity Achievement & Coverage Outcome
Result 1: Capacity of communities is enhanced to reduce impact of disasters through collective actions
A 3-days project orientation workshop was
Project team members, PNGOs are
Project orientation organized to the team members-REFLECT
informed about project approach,
(26-28 July 09: Hotel Global facilitators, social mobilize, project coordinator and
activities, budget and implementation
Chitwan) board members of PNGOs
modality. Detailed work plan finalized.
Number of participants: 32
Reflect facilitators are regularly
A 8-days REFLECT TOT was organized aiming to conducting the reflect sessions. They
Reflect Training of Trainers
develop capacity of REFLECT facilitators. have become social change agents and
(8-15 Aug 09: VDRC Gaidakot)
Number of participants: 22 resource persons for the community
action and mobilization
A 3-days refresher course of REFLECT emphasizing REFLECT facilitators capacity to
Reflect Refresher Training
on facilitation methods, PVA data use and CCA organize, mobilize and aware
(11-13 Dec 09: Hotel Wildlife
integration was organized. communities have been enhanced.
Resort Bardiya)
Number of participants: 15 Improved community work
Participatory Vulnerability
A 5-days PVA training was organized aiming to PVA field application was carried out
Analysis (PVA) Training
prepare pool of local resource persons on it. successfully in Sunsari and Banke. PVA
(17-21 Aug 09: Hotel
Number of participants: 24 resource persons developed locally
Manashanta Ithari)
PVA training to Practical A 5-days PVA training was organized to Practical
As per MOU with PA, PVA training was
Action Team and provide Action PNGO team. Technical support was given
provided and a expert was provided to
technical support during PVA field application during September 2009
guide PVA exercises in the PA field
(Training: 25-29 Aug 09: Banke; by appointing PVA expert
area.
Technical support in Sept 09) Number of participants: 24
Formation and functioning of 17 new REFLECT Centers were formed in Sunsari and Reflect centers are active, and have
REFLECT circle Banke. 15 old REFLECT centers are strengthened. been acting in DRR/DP and social
(Sept 2009 onwards) Average No of Reflect Participants: 762 issues
11 new DMCs formed in Sunsari and Banke. with DMCs are regularly involved in
Formation and functioning of
113 members . 9 old DMCs are strengthened having DRR awareness activities,
DMC
95 members. implementing mitigation and other
(Sept 2009 onwards)
No. of DMC members: 208 DRR/DP activities
Four CBDRR training for DMC members were Trained and informed community
CBDRR training to DMC
organized in Sunsari and Banke for all DMC members in CBDRR activities taking
members
members leadership to community based DRR
(Oct-Nov 09: Banke & Sunsari)
Number of Participants: 137 activities
CBDRR training to School Two events two days CBDRR training to school Trained and informed school students
volunteer volunteers-students and teacher organized in and teachers for disaster safety.
(28-30 Nov 09: Inaruwa, 19-20 Sunsari and Banke. Disaster preparedness culture
Feb 10: Banke) Number of participants: 71 introduced in schools
Emergency relief fund is established in new project
Emergency Relief Fund areas, and strengthened in old areas. People express their confidence in
(Jan 10: Banke & Sunsari) Total Emergency Relief Fund: Rs. 555,775 coping the future disasters.
Grain in Kg: 675
3. Surakshit Samudaya II: Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Nepal
Achievement vs. target — an update from the field… continued
Activity Achievement & Coverage Outcome
Basic First Aid Training to
Two first aid training are organized in one
Volunteers Volunteers are ready to provide first aid
each in Sunsari (4 days) and Banke (5 days)
(25-28 Dec 09: Inaruwa and 27- service during disasters or anytime required
Participants: 47 (25 women)
30 Jan 10: NGO Fed Banke)
DP materials like life jacket, stretchers, rope,
DMCs are well equipped and prepared to
Establishment of DP materials shovel, hand mikes, bucket, jerry cane etc are
cope with disasters
managed to each DMCs.
Result 2: Enabling environment created through appropriate DRR policies and plans
Project Launching - National & A National level joint DIPECHO launching Project received attention in national level
District Level organized. Two district level launching and respective districts level, sought
(August 19: National, July 19: workshops were organized in Sunsari and stakeholder support and opened the project
Banke, Aug 9, 2009: Sunsari) Banke. framework to district stakeholders
Launching Program’s Participants: 280
ISDR Day Celebration A joint ISDR day was organized naming Advocacy initiatives begun with for building
(October 10-14, 2009) People’s Caravan followed by national level enabling DRR policy environment. The event
convention of DMCs. 3 PNGOs also celebrated achieved the objective of triggering
ISDR day in respective districts. nationwide movement to seek DRR policy
No of participants of joint program: > 1000
DIPECHO Partner Coordination Over 16 DIPECHO partners coordination Periodic bulletin, joint ISDR and EQ day
(August 2009 onwards) meeting organized regularly. The MOU signed celebration created national attention on
for joint radio program and documentary DRR issue and visibility of DIPECHO works in
Nepal
DRR Tool Kit Preparation and DRR Advocacy Toolkit prepared jointly with 16 Able to inform constituent assembly
Launching other DRR actors/institutions/networks and members on DRR, sensitize the policy
(Launching: Feb 24, 2010) launched in a grand ceremony makers on disaster issues and solicit their
Tool kits: 1000 informed involvement for enabling DRR
Launching Participants: 110 policy framework
CA Member Orientation Four events of CA member sensitization CA members committed to review the
(Feb 24, 2010 and April 7, 9 & workshop were conducted purposed DM act and follow up from the
29, 2010) No. of CA members participated: 96 respective authority for tabling it from the
parliament for CA approval
Five events of HFA/DRR orientations were Government officials, NGO leaders and
HFA/DRR Orientation to GO, carried out in Sunsari & Banke, for Journalists are more familiarized with the
NGOs and Journalist government and non-government officers. HFA and DRR issues; and express
(Nov 22/23, 2009: Sunsari & Participants: 202 commitment towards DRR initiatives.
Nov 30/31, 2009: Banke, and (GO: 83, NGO: 88, and Journalist: 31) Journalist orientation made media informed
Feb 14, 2010: Journalist) to cover DRR issues
DRR/DIPECHO Asia Mangers A 3 days managers meet was organized by Good practices were shared, Regional
meet AAN represented by 10 country SA, SEA, Africa approach for DRR developed, AAI DRR
(Sept 28-30, 2009: Dhulikhel) and Europe strategy refined
Participants:20
First Review Meeting of the The first review meeting of the DIPECHO Activities reviews, forward planning fine
Project Team project was held. All the team members tuned, approaches streamlined and
(December 9-10, 2009) participated. reiterated commitment to excellence
Participants: 36
EQ day Celebration A four days EQ exhibition was set up in Supported in mass awareness raising on
(Jan 2010) Lalitpur along with 8 other DIPECHO partners, earthquake preparedness and getting reach
AIN and DPNet of national attention
EQ days celebrated in all project districts
4. Result 3 Target stakeholders demonstrate increased awareness on disaster preparedness methods at family and community
level
PVA field application and Vulnerability and capacity of the communities PVA field application and update reports are
Update identified, and assessed. The update on the PVA produced and available in the community for
(Sept 2009) findings were done in Udaypur planning
PVA conducted in 17 locations
PVA update in 4 locations
Technical support to PA in The technical support for PVA field application Vulnerability and capacity of the communities
PVA application was done resulting preparation of PVA report identified, & assessed. The plan of action is
(Sept 2009) 27 toles of Banke and Bardiya district prepared.
KAP data collection and Baseline KAP survey completed with 1200 The community's baseline knowledge, attitude
analysis interviewees as per structured questionnaire. and practice is captured which is project
(Sept 2009) Data collated and analyzed. baseline
1200 surveys conducted
Local Radio program Local radio programs are produced and Wider mass are aware on the disaster risk
(March-April 2010) broadcasted in Banke and Sunsari district reduction issues. Few peoples were directly
Total Local Radio: 14episodes involved in program production and
interaction
Street theatre shows Local street theatre groups formed and 30 local youths are organized in 2 street
performed the theatres about EQ safety, fire theatre groups. Community’s knowledge and
preparedness, disaster preparedness skill on the disaster preparedness enhanced.
No of shows: 36, Viewers:5300
IEC materials preparation Eight types of IEC materials produced, and Reflect and DMC discussion process is
and distribution distributed for DRR awareness raising enhanced through visual IEC matters. The
(Nov 2009 onwards) Posters 2 types (1000), Flipcharts (100), households have been preparing to control or
calendar (4000), Brochure 2 types (1000), Diary cope disaster according to seasons
(1000), & Disaster knowledge Series (100)
Short Film on DRR 2 Short films on flood preparedness and The films were broadcasted in national
awareness earthquake safety are prepared to sensitize the television NTV 2
(March-April 2010) wider project community
Result 4 Small scale mitigation measures with government and local support contribute to vulnerability reduction
Construction of raised tube Tube-wells platforms are raised to ensuring safe Local people express confidence for getting
-wells drinking water during disaster situation safe water during the flood inundation that
Raised tube-wells: 21, Serving population usually happens for few weeks each year
(estimated): 5000 during rainy season.
Construction of bio-dyke A Bio-dyke in Banke district is constructed. The The bio-dyke is expected to protect the
bio-dyke is made in an arch shape, semi circular settlement of 24 families, their livestock and
to circumvent the settlement. The height is their land from flood waters that rush from
calculated based on the average height of flood nearby Rapti river through the Dondra canal.
waters and is over 6 ft in height
Length of the bio-dyke: 163 meters
Agreement for additional AAN managed to secure additional support from People will get safe shelter, safe water and
mitigation support from UNDP for small scale mitigation work in protection from the flood ultimately
UNDP DIPECHO project locations, ensuring no contributes to reduce loss of lives and
duplication of work or resources properties during disasters
Biodyke-800 meters, Tube-wells 14, & Shelter 4
QUOTE
“The project has been successful in terms of creating huge awareness about disaster risk reduction in the project areas. I have also
involved in couple of the project activities like CBDRR training, & Early warning system visit. There was quite difficulty in relief distribu-
tion in 2008 flood in Narsingh VDC. We are now confident that this time there will be no problem for distributing any of the support in
the DIPECHO project VDCs because of the presence of local disaster management committees, formed & strengthened under project.
-Shared by Mr. Bhesh Raj Ghimire, Disaster Focal Person, DDC, March 2010
5. Surakshit Samudaya II: Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Nepal
SNAPSHOTS
Vulnerability of the project area-Inundation
Participants practicing on rescue technique during
Search and Rescue Training
in Sunsari (Aug, 2009)
(April 11-15, 2010: Rapti River, Banke District)
Participants of Reflect Refresher Training in
AAN’s facilitation in DRR Tool Kit Launching program
(February (Dec, 2009) Hall Baneswore)
Bardiya 24, 2010, CCD
Performing a Street theatre show for DRR awareness
(March 9, 2010: Gangapur, Banke)
Raised platform of a Model Tube-well for safe water
(March 2010): Narshingh, Sunsari)