Training on Emergency Response and Contingency Planning Held in Kirtipur
Kirtipur, 22nd January 2020 - DPNet-Nepal and Kirtipur Municipality jointly organized a two-day training on emergency response and contingency planning in Kirtipur on 21st and 22nd January 2020. The training saw the participation of 27 individuals, including ward chairpersons, local disaster management committee members, and stakeholders, with 14 female participants, 2 Dalit participants, and 17 Janajati participants.
National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Holds a Meeting (2019)
Kathmandu, Nepal - The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) convened a national-level meeting on December 26, 2019, to discuss key agendas related to the platform's progress, plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) NPDRR, and enhanced coordination with stakeholders.
Workshop on Integrating LGBTIQ Issues in Disaster Settings Held for DPNet Members
Kathmandu, Nepal - December 26, 2019: DPNet-Nepal, in collaboration with the Family Planning Association of Nepal, organized a workshop on the dissemination of LGBTIQ issues in disaster settings. The program aimed to raise awareness among DPNet members about the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQ individuals during emergencies.
Fire Safety Sensitization and Simulation Exercise Empowers Deaf Individuals
Kathmandu, Nepal - On December 1, 2019, DPNet-Nepal, in collaboration with Sarokar Foundation and other like-minded organizations, organized a comprehensive fire safety sensitization and simulation exercise specifically tailored for deaf individuals. This initiative was undertaken to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, embracing this year's theme, "The Future is Accessible."
Sphere Coordination Committee Established to Strengthen Humanitarian Response in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - On November 6th, 2019, a significant step was taken towards enhancing coordination and collaboration in humanitarian response efforts as the 'Sphere Nepal broader meeting convened to establish the 'Sphere Coordination Committee'. This committee, comprised of 17 members representing various organizations, will play a crucial role in ensuring effective coordination and adherence to the Sphere standards in disaster response and humanitarian assistance.
DPNet-Nepal Hosts a Special General Assembly to Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts
Kathmandu, Nepal - On November 6th, 2019, DPNet-Nepal organized a Special General Assembly in line with the mandate of its 12th General Assembly. The assembly, attended by 45 participants representing member organizations of DPNet-Nepal, aimed to discuss and devise strategies to enhance the organization's technical and financial capacity in the field of disaster risk reduction and management (DRR&M).