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The DPNet team, represented by Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa, Immediate Past President Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa, and General Secretary Er. Suraj Gautam, participated in the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) Asia Pacific 2024, held in Bangkok from December 10 to 12, 2024. The event, co-hosted by the ICVA, ADRRN), CWSA, and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, brought together over 400 participants from 300 organizations across 61 countries. With the theme “Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action,” RHPW served as a vital platform for sharing best practices, fostering partnerships, and exploring sustainable, community-driven solutions to address escalating humanitarian challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.

As a full member of ADRRN, DPNet also actively participated in the ADRRN General Assembly. DPNet Team also contributed to various sessions during the event. DPNet shared Nepal’s best practices and lessons learned in key areas, including mainstreaming GEDSI in DRR, anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection frameworks, and the use of indigenous practices and knowledge in DRR. The team also highlighted Nepal’s successful recovery journey following the 2015 earthquake, highlighting the importance of locally led, inclusive solutions in building resilience.

The event featured discussions on important humanitarian issues, such as climate action, gender inclusion, and innovative partnerships to address crises exacerbated by climate change, political complexities, and funding constraints. Participants explored how technology can be leveraged for resilience and how communities and faith actors play pivotal roles in driving climate action and anticipatory measures. Dedicated sessions emphasized inclusive approaches, amplifying the voices of women, children, and persons with disabilities in humanitarian and climate programming.

A vibrant marketplace added another dimension to the event, offering a space for participants to share tools, insights, and best practices while fostering collaboration across sectors. Key sessions on community leadership and climate-focused initiatives drew significant engagement, reinforcing the importance of grassroots solutions in tackling global humanitarian challenges.