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.
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.
The DPNet team extended warm congratulations and best wishes to Dinesh Bhatta on his appointment as the Chief Executive of the NDRRMA. The DPNet team, including Immediate Past President (IPP) Surya Bahadur Thapa, General Secretary Suraj Gautam, executive committee members, advisors, and technical advisors, visited the NDRRMA office on March 21, 2025, to formally convey their regards. On behalf of the team, DPNet Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa presented a bouquet and khada to Mr. Bhatta, followed by the entire team offering khadas as a gesture of admiration and good wishes. In his brief remarks, Dr. Thapa congratulated Mr. Bhatta and expressed the team’s confidence in his leadership, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure ahead.
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