Creative Academy, Kirtipur organizes disaster preparedness activities

DEPO was invited to conduct disaster risk reduction (DRR) preparedness activities at Creative Academy, Kirtipur, with the objective of enhancing students’ knowledge and practical skills related to emergency response.

The activities were conducted in two separate sessions. One session was organized for students of Grades 4 and 5, while the second session was held for students of Grades 6, 7, and 8. Each session was of one-hour duration.

During the sessions, students were introduced to basic first aid techniques. The training covered first aid for bleeding and fractures. Students were also taught how to prepare a stretcher using a bedsheet and the correct method to carry an injured person using a bedsheet stretcher. Practical demonstrations were conducted to help students clearly understand the procedures.

Disaster preparedness activities were introduced to DEPO from Japan which are being introduced to schools in various municipalities in Nepal. Creative educational tools and programs can also be learnt at Mitra Disaster Risk Reduction Learning Center (MDRRLC) located in Chakupat, Lalitpur.