4th National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR) -2025
World Humanitarian Day (2025)
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 - 29 November 2025 - A four-day training on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) concluded today at Eco Learning Resort, Shankharapur, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to make disaster preparedness and response more inclusive. The event, organized by ROYM, DPNet Nepal, and UN Women under the Gender Responsive Disaster Preparedness and Response project, brought together 27 participants from women’s organizations, LGBTQIA+ led groups, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and other civil society actors engaged in DRR.
The training emphasized integrating GEDSI principles into all aspects of disaster management, promoting intersectional analysis, and strengthening practical skills for preparedness, response, recovery, and reconstruction. Reflecting its commitment to diversity, the participant group included 26 women, 3 men, 3 persons with disabilities, and 1 LGBTQIA+ representative.
Over four days, participants engaged in technical presentations, group exercises, case studies, field practicums, and reflection activities. They explored topics such as hazard assessment, protection and empowerment in humanitarian response, inclusive recovery and reconstruction, disaggregated data collection, and rapid gender analysis. “Disasters affect people differently depending on gender, age, disability, and socio-economic status. This training has helped us understand these nuances and apply them in planning and response,” said one participant.
A highlight of the training was a field practicum in Shankharapur Municipality wards, where participants engaged with local authorities and community members. They conducted vulnerability assessments, facilitated focus group discussions, mapped hazards, and analyzed historical disaster trends. The exercise gave participants hands-on experience in incorporating GEDSI considerations into local DRRM planning.
The training produced tangible outcomes, including improved understanding of GEDSI and intersectionality in DRRM, strengthened skills in hazard mapping and community assessment, draft GEDSI-responsive DRRM action plans, and identification of advocacy priorities for CSOs to promote gender-responsive disaster planning. It also strengthened collaboration between CSOs, OPDs, women’s organizations, and local government actors.
This initiative, led by ROYM, DPNet Nepal, and UN Women, represents a significant step toward inclusive disaster preparedness, ensuring that every community member—regardless of gender, age, or ability—has a voice and is considered when disasters strike.
Nepalgunj – 13 November 2025 – A four-day capacity-building training on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Humanitarian Response successfully concluded in Nepalgunj, enhancing the skills of local stakeholders and community-based organizations to respond to disasters in an inclusive manner.
Organized under the project “Gender Responsive Disaster Preparedness and Response” by ROYM-Nepal in partnership with DPNet and UN Women, the training aimed to strengthen Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)-responsive DRR mechanisms at the local level.
Held at Hotel Kalptaru, Nepalgunj, the program emphasized integrating GEDSI principles into disaster preparedness and humanitarian response. Participants gained practical skills in hazard mapping, vulnerability assessment, early warning systems, cluster coordination, and inclusive data management.
The training adopted a participatory methodology, combining games, scenario-based exercises, panel discussions, and a field exercise in Ward No. 3. Activities such as the Power Walk allowed participants to experience firsthand how intersecting identities affect disaster vulnerability. Group exercises and field visits also enabled practical planning for inclusive local response mechanisms.
Training highlights included:
Key sessions emphasized the importance of GEDSI-responsive policies, intersectionality in disaster impacts, and inclusive data collection for resilience. Panelists from government agencies, UN Women, Nepal Red Cross, and local CSOs shared insights on policy gaps, budgeting challenges, and collaborative approaches for inclusive disaster management.
Participants highlighted that the training enhanced their understanding of GEDSI integration, exposed them to practical tools for vulnerability assessment, and enabled them to develop preliminary inclusive ward-level action plans. The training concluded with reflections, post-training assessments, and the distribution of certificates.
Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet Nepal) hereby invites applications and nominations from eligible individuals and institutions for the Disaster Management Awards to be conferred in the year 2082 (2026).
1. Nepal Disaster Management Distinguished Award: This award will be conferred on one individual or institution in recognition of long-term and outstanding contributions in the field of disaster management.
2. Nepal Disaster Management Life Saver Award: This award will be conferred on one individual or institution in recognition of exceptional contributions made to saving lives during disasters.
3. Innovative Disaster Management Technology Award: This award will be conferred on one individual or institution for their contribution to the development and promotion of innovative technologies in disaster management.
Documents to be Attached with the Application Form
Applicants must submit published works related to disaster management, details of contributions made in their respective fields, and supporting personal or institutional information along with one recommendation letter that can assist in the evaluation process.
Rules for Recommendation
A recommender may recommend only one individual or institution for one award category. Applications must be submitted to the Network no later than Magh 5, 2082 (19 January 2026). Applications and nominations received after the deadline or not meeting the required criteria will not be considered. The application form can be obtained from the Network’s website: https://dpnet.org.np/news
Criteria for Selection of Individuals and Institutions to be Honored
For the Nepal Disaster Management Award, priority shall be given to individuals and institutions based on the following criteria:
(a) Individuals and institutions that have been continuously active for a long time in the field of disaster management through governmental or non-governmental organizations, at the local level, and within communities.
(b) Individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to saving lives immediately during disaster events.
(c) Individuals and institutions that have created or invented innovative methods and technologies in the areas of disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
(d) Individuals and institutions that have contributed to public awareness enhancement through creative and innovative work in the field of disaster management.
(e) Individuals and institutions that have contributed to disaster management by promoting and utilizing local resources and means, as well as local and traditional knowledge, methods, skills, and technologies.
(f) Individuals and institutions that have contributed at the national and international levels in the field of disaster risk reduction and management, thereby enhancing the country’s reputation.
(g) Individuals and institutions that have made notable contributions to capacity building, promotion of volunteerism, and coordination in disaster management, including media organizations, journalists, or volunteers.
Submission of Applications
Applications may be submitted to the Network’s office by filling up the Google Form: https://forms.gle/Birw89cwJWGYC6Q3A ,
post, courier, or in person, or sent by email to dpnet@dpnet.org.np with the subject line “DPNet-Award”.
Application Form: Google Drive Link
For further information, please contact the Network during office hours at Phone No.: +977-1-5672165.
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