Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet), established in 1996, stands as a key national umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing disaster management in Nepal through a unified approach involving national and international agencies. The core focus of DPNet is on fostering coordination, collaboration, learning, and sharing of experiences in strengthening disaster management practices. The organization plays a crucial role in knowledge management, capacity building, policy advocacy, and in facilitating networking among government and relevant stakeholders.
March 12, 2025, Kathmandu – The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), in collaboration with DPNet Nepal, convened a meeting of the NGO Sectoral Group, emphasizing the continued importance of coordination among various stakeholders. During the meeting, the National Disaster Management Network of Nepal (DiMaNN) was unanimously re-nominated as the coordinator of the NGO Sectoral Group.
Kathmandu, 27 April 2025 – The NDRRMA hosted a half-day “DRR Dialogue with the Home Minister” in collaboration with DPNet-Nepal, supported by AWO International and Aktion Deutschland Hilft. The event brought together 61 representatives from government insititution, security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, private sector, and the media to discuss strengthening disaster management in Nepal.
An orientation session on the Sphere Standard and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) was conducted on March 19, 2024, in Biratnagar. The program was organized by DPNet Koshi Province in coordination with LCWS, LWF Nepal, CARITAS Nepal, SN-JD, and JIDS. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and humanitarian organizations working in the field of disaster preparedness and response in Koshi Province.
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