Almost every building is a threat to humans at times of disaster. In the absence of seismic-resilience construction mechanism, many people perish buried in rubbles of their own houses. Disaster is not people-neutral, it affects everybody differently on the basis of their gender, economic status, educational background, awareness and access to resources. Henceforth, a detailed study assists the process of disaster risk-reduction and disaster management by making the approach more specific and effective.
Project Goal
VIN aims to conduct research/baseline on most common disasters and their associated risk factors in targeted areas. By 2030, we hope common disaster and its associated risk factors are identified and action plan is prepared.
SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
As proposed by one of the targets of SDG 3, it is important to strengthen the capacity particularly in developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of health risks.
Project Description
VIN attempts to analysis and identifying the socio-economic vulnerabilities caused by a disaster among particular groups of people. Such baseline studies prove crucial in reducing liabilities to the victims and the environment. Under DRR Research project, VIN deploys volunteers to conduct a study in DRR sector to analyse and manage the after-effect tragedies. Need assessment research is also conducted in affected areas. VIN with a competent team attempts to analyse the different effects of a disaster on different sub-sections of population: How it disturbs children? How it affects women? How it distresses the older population? How it demotivates the youth? Hence, a communication network is established between victims and local government to address the short-term as well as long-term needs.
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Research/Reports
To know more about the status of Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Nepal, please visit the reports below:
National Policy for Disaster Risk Reduction – By Ministry of Home Affairs
Nepal :Experience, Gaps and Needs in Disaster Risk Reduction – By Purushosttam Ghimire
