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FbA-SRSP project final review and STRONG in DRM project’s kick off
Nepal Red Cross Society is advancing its disaster risk management efforts through Strengthening Ownership and Governance in Disaster Risk Management (STRONG in DRM) project, which builds upon activities of Forecast-Based Action & Shock-Responsive Social Protection (FbA SRSP).
The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) Disaster Management Department organized a three-day workshop in Thakurbaba, Bardiya district from 28th to 30th November 2022. The workshop aimed to conclude the FBA-SRSP project and conduct its final review, as well as introduce STRONG in DRM project which is funded by EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Participants included the director of the Disaster Management Department, Bipul Neupane from NRCS headquarters, representatives from the Danish Red Cross (David Fogden) and Finnish Red Cross (Sushma Shrestha), leadership from NRCS district chapters, project staff, local government authorities, Red Cross volunteers, and staff.
The workshop focused on discussing and reflecting on the progress, best practices, learnings, gaps, and implementation challenges of the FbA-SRSP program. It also aimed to introduce the attendees to STRONG in DRM project. The importance of anticipatory actions in enhancing the capacity of individuals, households, communities, and institutions for better preparedness and timely response to anticipated disasters was emphasized.
The workshop concluded that the activities of STRONG project should also focus on the local rivers and inundation as the community were not only affected by Babai and Karnali but they mostly affected by inundation and local rivers. Additionally, it was agreed upon in the meeting to increase the involvement of community participants to ensure the effective implementation of Early Actions at the local level. Furthermore, the workshop finalized the two-year implementation plan and budgets for the STRONG project.