Learning-Sharing Workshop on Anticipatory Action Held in Sudurpashchim Province
Dhangadhi, March 5, 2025 – A successful knowledge-sharing workshop on anticipatory action was held in Sudurpashchim Province, gathering 81 key stakeholders, including government representatives, international and national NGOs, security forces and technical experts. The event, coordinated by DPNet and organized by the MoIAL of Sudurpashchim Province, was supported by GSMA Funded "Act First" Project implemented by NAXA, DCA, IHRR, VIAMO, and NNSWA. The workshop aimed to strengthen anticipatory action in disaster risk management.
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop Held in Dhangadhi
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction (PPDRR) Workshop was held in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province, on March 4, bringing together 95 key stakeholders, including experts and representatives from various sectors, to enhance disaster preparedness and coordination. The workshop was coordinated by DPNet, supported by Mercy Corps and organized by MoAIL Sudurpaschim. The event, chaired by the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs and Law of Sudurpaschim Province, Hira Sarki. In his opening remarks, Minister Sarki emphasized the importance of working in synergy to build an effective disaster management system. He stated that disaster risk reduction requires the collective strength of all sectors, including scientists, indigenous communities, and senior citizens. He highlighted the significance of traditional knowledge in Sudurpaschim Province, where generations have relied on indigenous practices to survive disaster events. He further stressed the need for multi-stakeholder involvement in disaster management, assuring that his ministry would explore ways to make the PPDRR forum more functional in the coming days. He called upon development partners to extend their support to enhance disaster resilience in the province supporting mechanism like PPDRR.
NPDRR Stakeholders Meeting Held
February 25, 2025 – The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) held its stakeholders’ meeting at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The meeting, chaired by NPDRR Chairperson and Executive Chief of NDRRMA, Dr. Bhisma Bhusal, focused on strengthening the platform’s thematic groups and enhancing their effectiveness in disaster risk reduction. Dr. Raju Thapa, Member Secretary of NPDRR, presented updates on the platform’s progress and outlined key agenda items for discussion.
DPNet and IHRR Host Workshop to Improve Humanitarian Training Framework
DPNet, in collaboration with the Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR), conducted a crucial stakeholder consultation workshop at Kathmandu, to discuss and refine the Training of Trainers (ToT) Manual for Humanitarian Response Management Training (HRMT). The workshop was technically supported by AWO International and Aktion Deutschland Hilft. The event brought together humanitarian practitioners, disaster response experts, trainers, and representatives from government and non-government organizations to discuss and provide input on the draft ToT manual. The objective of the consultation was to ensure that the manual effectively addresses key issues in humanitarian response management and remains practical for training future responders.
DPNet Nepal conducted a residential discussion program to develop the DPNet Strategic Plan of Action 2025-2030
The DPNet Nepal organized a residential discussion program on February 14th and 15th, 2025, at Bal Kshetra Nepal in Sankhu to deliberate on the draft DPNet Strategic Plan of Action 2025-2030. The event brought together DPNet board members, advisors, and technical advisors in an effort to refine the organization’s strategic direction for the next six years. The program was chaired by DPNet Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa, while DPNet General Secretary, Suraj Gautam, conducted the session as the Master of Ceremony. Vice Chairperson Shakti Gurung delivered the welcome speech for two days of in-depth discussions, while IPP Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa highlighted the objectives of the gathering.
DPNet Nepal Hosts Preparatory Meeting for GP2025 Participation
Kathmandu, February 9, 2025, In preparation for Nepal’s participation in the upcoming Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025), DPNet Nepal organized a virtual preparatory meeting to discuss Nepal’s collective engagement strategy and coordination mechanisms. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Bhisma Bhusal, Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and Chair of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). The session brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from government agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and DRR practitioners.