Community DRR Activities

On June 8, Bhassara School in Ward 19 of Lalitpur organized a community-based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) event involving more than 200 community members, including children, mothers’ groups, and youth clubs. The event aimed to raise awareness and strengthen community preparedness through more than 10 activities focused on disaster risk reduction.

Students from the school’s DRR Education Club, together with participating parents, demonstrated practical disaster preparedness activities and shared knowledge and skills for responding to potential disasters. The event provided community members with opportunities to learn about disaster preparedness through interactive demonstrations and activities.

The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City and the Ward Chairperson, with delegates from JICA, Plus Arts, and other stakeholders also in attendance. The event highlighted the importance of community participation and collaboration in promoting disaster preparedness and building resilient communities.