Sphere and CHS Orientation Held in Biratnagar to Promote Quality Humanitarian Response
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.
DPNet Team Congratulates Dinesh Bhatta on Appointment as Executive Chief of NDRRMA
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.
First Provincial General Assembly of DPNet Koshi Province Committee Concludes in Biratnagar
The first provincial general assembly of the DPNet Koshi Province Committee was held on 19 March 2025 in Biratnagar, bringing together DPNet member organizations engaged in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian work across the province. The program strengthens the province’s collective efforts toward disaster preparedness and resilience building.
Discussion Program on the Impact of Climate Change on the Raute Community Concluded
Surkhet, 16th March 2025 – A discussion program was organized by DPNet Karnali Province in coordination with Guras Rural Municipality, with support from AEIN and SOSEC Nepal, to address the growing challenges faced by Nepal’s last nomadic tribe, the Raute. This indigenous community, which has lived in the forests of mid- and far-western Nepal for generations, is now at risk due to climate change, environmental degradation, and modernization pressures. The program brought together key stakeholders, including Social Development Minister of Karnali Province, Ghanshyam Bhandari, and Advocate Dr. Raju Thapa, who presented research on the impacts of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and wildfires on the Raute’s traditional way of life.
First Provincial General Assembly of DPNet Karnali Province Committee Concludes in Surkhet
The first provincial general assembly of the DPNet Karnali Province Committee successfully concluded in Surkhet on 16th March, 2025, bringing together DPNet member organizations working in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. DPNet’s Central President Dr. Raju Thapa, Immediate Past President (IPP) Surya Bahadur Thapa, and Deputy General Secretary Harsaman Maharjan also attended the program.
First Provincial General Assembly of DPNet Sudurpashchim Successfully Concludes in Dhangadhi
Dhangadhi, March 4, 2025, the first provincial general assembly of the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet) Sudurpashchim successfully concluded in Dhangadhi. The event saw the participation of various organizations and individuals engaged in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, climate risk management, and adaptation. The assembly was chaired by Sher Bahadur Basnet, the Chairperson of DPNet's Sudurpashchim Provincial Ad Hoc Committee. The chief guest of the event was DPNet's National president, Dr. Raju Thapa, while former Secretary of the Government of Nepal and disaster management activist Kedar Neupane attended as the special guest. Other notable attendees included DPNet’s General Secretary Suraj Gautam, Deputy General Secretary Harshaman Maharjan, former DPNet President Surya Bahadur Thapa, representative from DCA Dinesh Gurung. Participants were welcomed by Ashok Bikram Jairu, the Executive Director of NNSWA, while the closed session was conducted by Dhanapati Dhungel, the Public Relations and Communication Advisor of FAYA Nepal. In the closed session, DPNet General Secretary Suraj Gautam provided insights into the organizational structure and outlined the key tasks DPNet aims to undertake in the coming days. Similarly, DPNet President Dr. Raju Thapa elaborated on the role and responsibilities of DPNet, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the network's effectiveness.