1. Improvement of Community DRR by Proper Disaster Education & Simulation through CBDRM BY ZUHAIR AHMED KOWSHIK INSTITUTE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT & VULNERABILITY STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA & PUJA KARANJEET YOUTH’S UNESCO CLUB NEPAL

2. Background Nepal has a history of recurring floods. It is the most destructive types of disasters. Nepal has a steep topography, it has rugged and high- angle slope with complex geology. High intensity of rainfall during monsoon season causes flood and the flow of debris. Unplanned settlements and physical constructions without due considerations to the environment and natural hazard are noticeably aggravating mountain environment. Three quarter of the total land area of Nepal is hilly and situated or adjacent to the unstable hill slopes. Saptarika In Terai is one of the most flood prone district in Nepal.

3. Background Bangladesh is land of many natural disasters. Southern part of Bangladesh is mostly prone to cyclone and floods. Pirojpur is a southern district of Bangladesh. Every year this district is being ravaged by tropical cyclones and floods in the monsoon. There are some communities in this district which don’t have proper disaster management system as well as lack of awareness.

4. Project description  This is a comprehensive project plan which is planned to conducted in most hazard prone areas of Bangladesh and Nepal. In Bangladesh, this project will be implemented in several place of Pirojpur (A southern district of Bangladesh near coast) and in Nepal it will be implemented at Saptarika district.  This project includes all the people of community (specially women, children, youth and other vulnerable groups of a community).

5. Objectives Create a behavioral change and culture of practicing disaster risk reduction in communities Increase the capacity of local people for disaster mitigation and coping mechanism And finally make the community resilient to disaster

6. Problem Statement  Pirojpur  In the Pirojpur district, there is lack of proper practical disaster education and lack of knowledge of DRR.  Lack of co-ordination between local disaster management authority and development authority  Saptarika  There is no adequate education in Saptarika district.  No flood risk reduction plan and Strategy.  No framework for flood management.  Great loss of resources during monsoon flood.

7. Implementation months (2016) January February March April MayJune JulyAugustSeptember OctoberNovemberDecember

8. Strength, weakness and opportunity analysis of DRR in the project Strength Inclusive and Community Based Progressive and Result oriented Indigenous knowledge and local strategy Weakness Lack of modern technology tools in remote area Lack of proper co-ordination among the local NGOs Opportunity Develop the self assessment power among the community people Create a culture of good practices and behavioral change as well as self sufficiency

9. Goals  Risk awareness & assessment, including hazard analysis and vulnerability and capacity analysis  Knowledge development including education, training, research and information  Public commitment & institutional frameworks; including organizational policy, legislation and community action  Application of measures including environmental management, land use and rural planning, protection of critical facilities, application of science and technology, partnership and networking and also financial instruments.  EWS system including forecasting, dissemination of warnings, preparedness measures and reaction capacities.

10. Target groups Community People Most Vulnerable Groups Women, Children & Youth Tribal groups Community Volunteers First responders, local volunteers and Rescue Force member

11. Activities in each Workshop  Video and power point presentations  Brainstorming sessions  Frequent lectures  CVA (Capacity & Vulnerability Analysis)  Mock drill and simulation  Tree plantation  Group discussion and flood zone mapping

12. Parameters of success  Response of the community people and their willingness to participate  Knowledge development regarding disaster management  Proper mitigation plans as well as adequate preparedness and response mechanisms  Co-operation in any future disaster event

13. Advice  Include International Organizations and Foreign Aid Agencies  Follow the international guidelines and frameworks for DRR  Consider gender and cultural perspectives  Follow and maintain the disaster ethics during this project

14. Budget for Bangladesh

15. Budget for Nepal SLPurposeAmount (NRP)Amount (USD) 1.Transportation 20000$200 2.Study Material20000$200 3.Simulation Equipment22000$220 4.Food & 0thers15000 $150 Total77000$770

16. Contact Details Puja Karanjeet E-mail: pujakaranjeet@gmail.com Cell: +977-1-422-5636 Address: Kohiti-20, Jaisidewal Kathmandu, Nepal. Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik E-mail: zakowshik@gmail.com Cell: +8801730685595 Address: Niloy, College road, Kawkhali, Kawkhali 8510, Pirojpur, Bangladesh.