Project

Promoting DRR Initiative in most vulnerable communities in Nepal

Start Date September 15, 2021
Status Ongoing
Donor DCA
Category Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Location Dhading
Municipality Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality
Province Bagmati

Description

About this project

Action Nepal, in partnership with DCA Nepal is implementing Promoting DRR Initiatives project in Dhading District.

The project aims to strengthen the resilience of highly vulnerable communities by conducting community-based risk assessments to identify potential hazards, their frequency, and associated impacts. It also focuses on assessing community vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate disaster risk reduction and mitigation measures to enhance preparedness and resilience.

The overall goal is to reduce the impact of natural disasters on communities and contribute to sustainable development in the district by promoting safer and more resilient livelihoods.

Objectives

Promote a culture of preparedness and resilience within communities.

Identify and support sustainable and nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction.

Facilitate national and regional dialogue to strengthen collaboration and community of practice in disaster resilience.

Target Group

Disaster-affected community members and local government stakeholders.

Project Timeline

Duration and implementation flow

StartSeptember 15, 2021
Current / EndPresent

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SDGs Impacted

Sustainable Development Goals connected to this work

SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 13: Climate Action

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