Strengthening Local Capacity for Inclusive Flood Preparedness in Rautahat

Building resilient communities begins with empowering local leaders with the knowledge and skills to prepare for disasters.

The Disaster Education Promotion Office (DEPO) proudly led the disaster preparedness component of the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Inclusive Community-Based Flood Early Warning Systems (CBFEWS) in Rautahat under the HI-GRID Project implemented by ICIMOD and funded by the Australian Government (DFAT).

The training brought together representatives from 13 municipalities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), youth representatives, and community members from the Lal Bakaiya River Basin. Through interactive simulations, serious games, practical exercises, and participatory learning methods, participants strengthened their capacity to prepare for and respond to flood emergencies using locally available resources and community-driven approaches.

During the training, DEPO Nepal facilitated a session on disaster risk reduction using various games and participatory tools. CBM Nepal facilitated sessions on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), while the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal provided hands-on search and rescue training, ensuring participants gained practical skills for emergency response.

This activity is a part of a collaboration between DEPO, ICIMOD, and Mandwi to make the local community resilient.