SURAKSHIT SAMUDAYA II: DIPECHO PROJECT UPDATE

(July 2009-February 25, 2010)

Activity Achievement & Coverage

Process/MethodologiesOutcome

Result 1: Capacity of communities is enhanced to reduce impact of disasters through collective actions

Project orientation

(26-28 July ‘09: Hotel Global Chitwan)

3-days project orientation workshop was organized. Thirty-two (32) participants took part in the orientation.

The workshop was organized only after key project staffs are recruited

The PNGO head, AAN resource center PO and project staffs are ensured in the orientation

Lecture, anticipatory group discussion, presentation, question/answer gaming, documentary show and plenary discussion were some of the methods used in the orientation

Project team members, PNGOs are informed about project approach, activities, budget and implementation modality.

Detailed work plan for the project period was finalized respective of all partners.

Reflect Training of Trainers

(8-15 Aug ‘09: VDRC Gaidakot)

8-days Reflect TOT was organized. Twenty-two (22) field staffs including all the Reflect facilitators took part in ToT.

It was ensured all the Reflect facilitators were recruited and able to attend TOT

All the reflect facilitators and other few new staffs participated in the training

The training was conducted in highly participatory method

Reflect facilitators are regularly conducting the reflect sessions.

They have become social change agents and resource persons for the community action and mobilization

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Reflect Refresher Training

(11-13 Dec ‘09: Hotel Wildlife Resort Bardiya)

3-days refresher course of REFLECT emphasizing on facilitation methods, PVA data use and CCA integration completed for 15 Reflect facilitators.

The Reflect facilitators were provided with skills on using PVA tools during REFLECT sessions

Practices and feedback on REFLECT sessions were done

REFLECT facilitators capacity to organize, mobilize and aware communities have been enhanced.

Improved skills in conducting REFLECT sessions and community work

Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) Training

(17-21 Aug ‘09: Hotel Manashanta Ithari)

5-days PVA training organized. Twenty-four (24) field staffs were trained.

Field mobilizer, Reflect Facilitators and Project Coordinators were selected as the participants.

The training was facilitated through various methodologies including lecturer, brain storming, group discussions, case studies, field practice and demonstration.

All the training participants were used as PVA facilitators during PVA application

PVA field application was carried out successfully in Sunsari and Banke.

PVA resource persons developed locally.

PVA training to Practical Action Team and provide technical support, as per MOU with PA

(Training: 25-29 Aug ‘09: Banke; Technical support in Sept '09)

5-days PVA training was organized to Practical Action PNGO team. Twenty-four (24) persons were trained.

Technical support was given during PVA field application by appointing PVA expert

The training was facilitated through various methodologies including lecturer, brain storming, group discussions, case studies, field practice and demonstration.

As per MOU with PA, PVA training was provided and an expert was provided to guide PVA exercises in the PA field area

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Formation and functioning of REFLECT circle

(August 2009 onwards)

17 new REFLECT Centers were formed in Sunsari and Banke. There are 386 participants in these centers (average)

15 old REFLECT centers are strengthened. There are 310 participants in these centers (average)

The community level project orientation was carried in village level in presence of VDC secretary and other stakeholders

Cluster level mass meeting was organized to share about REFLECT, its importance and formation of the Reflect groups

Reflect groups are formed, provided with minimum materials such as a register, a blackboard with chalk, mats

Reflect centers are regularly conducted at least twice a week

Reflect centers are active and have been discussing in DRR and social issues. They are aware about their rights. REFLECT center lead to some of the initiatives

Stopped illegal mud cutting from river bank

Approach in VDC council for budget allocation in DRR

Approach in district to establish livestock office in local level

Organizing fistful of rice campaign Many illiterate women participants

learned to sign

Formation and functioning of DMC

(Sept 2009 onwards)

10 new DMCs formed in Sunsari and Banke with 102 members (49 women).

9 old DMCs are strengthened having 95 members (60 women)

Task forces on Early warning, First Aid and Search and Rescue are formed under the leadership of DMCs

Cluster level mass meeting was organized including Reflect centers, different formal and non-formal groups

The roles and responsibilities of DMC were shared

The criteria was set up and committee members were chosen as per the criteria

DMCs regularly meet, and discuss on risk reduction

Own initiatives like preparing 200 m road, sanitation campaign

They are approaching to VDC and forest user committee fund

DMCs are operating separate bank account, and mobilizing funds

DMCs have been involved in awareness activities eg: sensitizing other people in the communities, and identified the place for mitigation

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activities

CBDRR training to DMC members

(Oct-Nov ’09:Banke & Sunsari)

4 CBDRR training for DMCs were organized in Sunsari and Banke.

137 DMC members were trained including 67 females in the training.

All the DMC members were incorporated in the training

The trainings were organized in nearest location

Resource persons from DDC/DAO were also used

Trained and informed community members in CBDRR activities taking leadership to community based DRR activities

CBDRR training to School volunteer (28-30 Nov ‘09: Inaruwa)

A CBDRR training to school volunteers organized in Sunsari

40 students & teachers (23 females) were trained.

2 Participants (One girl and one boy) were selected from each school in project areas

Trained and informed school students and teachers for disaster safety in school.

School safety plan is prepared

Emergency Relief Fund

(Jan ’10: Banke & Sunsari)

Emergency relief fund is established in all the project areas in 10 DMCs

The fund is generated locally and matching fund is also provided by the project

The meeting of cluster and DMC organized to discuss about the need and importance of the fund

DMC member opened account in nearby bank or financial institution

DMC raise money at first in the fund; then fund from project is transferred with due contract with DMC

People express their confidence in coping the future disasters

Basic First Aid Training to

2 First Aid trainings are organized in one each in

First Aid volunteers are chosen in each cluster under DMC

Volunteers are ready to provide first aid service during disasters or anytime

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Volunteers

(25-28 Dec ‘09: Inaruwa)

(27-30 Jan ‘10: NGO Fed Banke)

Sunsari (4 days) and Banke (5 days).

47 persons were trained in these trainings among which 25 were females.

Young and gender balanced team was chosen

They were trained by the trainers from RedCross

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Result 2: Enabling environment created through appropriate DRR policies and plans

Project Launching - National & District Level

(August 19/Aug 9/July 19, 2009)

A National level joint launching organized. Over 80 persons including State-minister, MOHA also attended the program.

Two district level launching workshops were organized in Sunsari and Banke. Over 200 persons attended the district launching events.

The concept was discussed in DIPECHO partners meeting

Work division was done to each organization to ensure quality in project launching

Project received attention in national level and respective districts level, sought stakeholder support and opened the project framework to district stakeholders

The news was captured in national newspaper and local radio

ISDR Day Celebration

(October 10-14, 2009)

A joint ISDR day was organized. DIPECHO partners, NNDAC, AIN, govt and UN organization were in the grand meeting/rally/exhibition

The concept was discussed in DIPECHO partners meeting

Several meetings were organized among the partners

Advocacy initiatives begun with for building enabling DRR policy environment. The event achieved the objective of triggering nationwide movement to seek DRR policy

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3 PNGOs celebrated ISDR day in respective districts.

EQ day celebration

Participated in 4 days EQ safety exhibition in Lalitpur

A week long program was organized in Sunsari (8 street drama and 1 orientation were to masons was organized)

Participated in a rally organized by DUDBEC

A joint stall for all DIPECHO partners was prepared

Posters, brochures, leaflets were distributed to the visitors

Prime minister and other high government officials visited in the exhibition stall

Awareness was created to the visitors in the stall about earthquake and other disaster preparedness issues

National level coordination

Over 15 DIPECHO partners coordination meeting event organized/held.

Participated on NAPA process through CiD SLD process

DIPECHO partners meeting is held in rotation wise

Closely working with Ministry of Home Affairs for CC and DRR policy framework

Regular meetings, Periodic bulletin, joint event celebration, partnership MOUs etc. developed. AAN hosted the Aug coordination meeting.

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Policy Tool Kit preparation and Launching

(February 24, 2010)

DRR Policy toolkit (1000) are prepared and printed in Nepali

Tool kit was launched jointly by Vice-chairperson of Constituent Assembly; and Minister of Law

Many rounds of consultative workshops/meeting on DRR Tool kit organized

15 different I/NGOs, UN agencies, NGOs and network joined hand with Action Aid for tool kit preparation

EU Ambassador to Nepal, and UNDP Resident Representatives were present as distinguished guest

There were more than 150 participants present of which about 40 Constituent Assembly members

Platform for coordinated and collective advocacy effort established, with multi-stakeholder forums and approaches.

Vice-chair of Constituent Assembly expressed commitment and directed CA members to pass proposed DM Act

HFA Orientation

(November-December, 2009)

Four events of HFA orientations were carried out in Sunsari, for government and non-government officers. In GO workshop, 83 (12 women) government employees participated and in NGO workshop, 88 NGO leaders (20 women) participated.

All the government officers including Chief District Officer were involved in the orientation program

The NGO leaders and senior journalists in the district were identified and make participation

Government officials, political representatives and NGO leaders are more familiarized with the HFA and DRR issues; and express commitment towards DRR initiatives

DRR/DIPECHO Asia Mangers meet

A 3 days managers meet was organized by AAN represented by 10

Multi-country facilitators were used for making highly participatory events

Good practices were shared, Regional approach for DRR developed, AAI DRR

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(Sept 28-30, 2009 Dhulikhel)

country SA, SEA, Africa and Europe

Climate change panel discussion was also organized

strategy refined

First Review Meeting of the Project Team

(Dec 9-10, 2009 Bardiya)

The first review meeting of the DIPECHO project was held. All the 36 team members participated.

Partner level project update, progress, challenges and learning were shared

Revised the plan with some adjustment

Activities reviews, forward planning fine tuned, approaches streamlined and reiterated commitment to excellence

EQ day celebration

(Jan 2010)

4 days EQ exhibition was set up in Lalitpur along with 8 DIPECHO partners, AIN, & DPNet

EQ days were celebrated in all project districts

Participated in EQ symposium Install the EQ Exhibition in Lalitpur

Supported in mass awareness and getting reach of national attention

Result 3: Target stakeholders demonstrate increased awareness on disaster preparedness methods at family and community levels

PVA field application

(Sept 2009)

Vulnerability and capacity of the communities identified, & assessed. The plan of action is prepared.

Re-orienting the staffs on tools PVA application were carried out in each

of the project clusters involving DMC members, and other community people

17 PVA field application reports are produced and distributed

Technical support to PA in PVA application

Vulnerability and capacity of the communities identified, &

Re-orienting the partner NGO staffs for field application

Supported in PVA technical reporting

28 PVA field application reports are produced and distributed

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(Sept 2009) assessed. The plan of action is prepared.

KAP data collection and analysis

(Sept 2009)

The community's baseline knowledge, attitude and practice is captured

Survey questionnaire design, printing Orientation to the surveyors and

supervisors Data collection, entry and analysis Reporting

A baseline KAP report is prepared which will serve as basis to see the changes over the period of time

Will serve as a tool for evaluation

Radio program production and airing in Local level

10 episodes of Radio program on DRR is aired in Banke districts through Krishnasar FM

15 minutes each on Monday morning

Contracting with the local FM radio Working with field staffs closely Capturing the voice of the community

people and the stakeholders

Topics: Climate Change, Cold Wave, Roles of journalist in DRR,

Wider mass are aware on the disaster risk reduction issues.

Interview with LDO emphasized in local level resource allocation on DRR and hence DMC went to seek the fund from VDC

IEC materials preparation and distribution

Posters, Flipchart, Calendar, Brochure are prepared and distributed

Based upon previous IEC and field level experiences the IEC materials were designed and printed

Reflect discussion process is enhanced through visual IEC matters

Result 4: Small scale mitigation measures with government and local support contribute to vulnerability reduction

Identification of mitigation works

Construction of elevated tube-well, retrofitted building, bio-dykes are in the process

Mitigation works were identified through PVA process

Raised tube-wells are under construction in Sunsari through the leadership of DMC

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Agreement for additional mitigation support from UNDP

Direct support to the project as well as outside communities for about 10 million rupees in mitigation works

Wider consultation at district level with stakeholders

Mass meeting with DMC, other groups and people in the communities were held

Separate bank account were opened

The mitigation works are under rapid progress in TA

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