Strengthening Local Capacity for Inclusive Flood Preparedness in Rautahat

DEPO led the disaster preparedness component of the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Inclusive Community-Based Flood Early Warning Systems (CBFEWS) in Rautahat. The program brought together representatives from 13 municipalities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), youth representatives, and community members from the Lal Bakaiya River Basin.

The training used interactive simulations, serious games, practical exercises, and participatory learning methods to strengthen participants' capacity to prepare for and respond to flood emergencies using locally available resources. DEPO Nepal facilitated DRR sessions, while CBM Nepal led sessions on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal provided hands-on search and rescue training.

The program was implemented under the HI-GRID Project by ICIMOD and funded by the Australian Government (DFAT). It was also part of a broader collaboration between DEPO, ICIMOD, and Mandwi to build local capacity for flood preparedness and response.