DEPO Nepal

25/04/2026

20/04/2026

We are pleased to share that the four-day Training of Trainers for teachers on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education has been concluded in Tansen Municipality, Palpa.

Teachers from 31 schools participated in this program, where they were equipped with practical skills to localize DRR education and effectively use interactive DRR educational game materials.

On the fourth day of the training, an event was held at Padma Public Model School, where trained teachers demonstrated the DRR activities and games to students. More than 50 students actively participated in the session. A feedback session with the students highlighted their strong interest, engagement, and positive learning experiences.

The event was attended by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Ward Chairpersons of Tansen Municipality, reflecting strong local commitment toward strengthening disaster resilience in schools.

In the next phase, trained teachers will replicate these activities in their respective schools, followed by a Training of Trainers (ToT) for student leaders to further expand the impact.

This initiative is part of our ongoing collaboration with Tansen Municipality to establish School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Center (SBDRRC). The project is being implemented in collaboration with CityNet Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnership, Kobe, Japan and DEPO Nepal.

We look forward to the continued impact of this initiative in building safer and more resilient school communities.

16/04/2026

We are pleased to share that a four-day Training of Trainers for teachers on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education has officially begun in Tansen Municipality, Palpa.

Teachers from 31 schools are participating in this program, where they will be equipped with practical skills to localize DRR education and effectively use interactive DRR educational game materials. These trained teachers will further cascade their learning to students in their respective schools, helping to strengthen disaster preparedness at the grassroots level.

This initiative is part of our ongoing collaboration with Tansen Municipality to establish School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Centers (SBDRRCs). The project is being implemented in collaboration with CityNet Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnership, Kobe, Japan and DEPO Nepal.

We look forward to the positive impact this training will create in building safer and more resilient school communities.

24/02/2026

🕵️We need to learn from the root causes of past disasters more urgently than ever!

As global warming edges past 1.5°C, the world is entering a new era of escalating climate hazards.

🌪️ Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity. But these events only become disasters when exposure and vulnerability intersect – driven by hunger, poverty, inequality, unplanned urbanisation and unsustainable development. Combined with natural and anthropogenic hazards, these are the root causes of disasters; and this is why we say there are no natural disasters.

📉 Disaster risks don’t exist in isolation. In this interconnected world, risks combine, cascade and compound– as we've seen with El Niño, political instability and economic shocks to creating compounding impacts and cascading crises.

As a result the world is facing more humanitarian needs, more development setbacks, and more lives and livelihoods on the edge.

🧠 But disasters are rarely without precedent. Most disasters are preceded by smaller, similar events. By studying these, we can identify root causes, understand emerging patterns, and use these learnings to strengthen resilience before the next ‘big one’ strikes.

💡 We need to take a forensic approach and learn from past disasters. They provide data points – and opportunities – that can help shape a safer, fairer, and more stable future.

Learn more about using forensic insights to build future resilience ➡️ https://ow.ly/cBhS50X2Xlg

29/01/2026

Building a Culture of Safety: DEPO Empowers Students at Creative Academy

At DEPO, we believe that empowering the next generation with life-saving skills is the most effective way to build a resilient community.

We recently conducted a successful Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Preparedness Workshop at Creative Academy, Kirtipur. Our team worked with two dedicated groups—Grades 4 & 5 and Grades 6 through 8—providing them with the tools and knowledge to act decisively during emergencies.

Practical Skills for Real-World Situations In focused, one-hour intensive sessions, students engaged in hands-on training.

We are incredibly proud of the students' enthusiasm and their commitment to safety. A big thank you to the Creative Academy administration for prioritizing these essential life skills.

Together, we are creating a safer, more prepared future. Who's next?

16/01/2026

Earthquake Safety Day

Today, we remember the devastating mega earthquake of 1990 BS and honor the lives remembered by committing ourselves to a safer future.

This year’s slogan reminds us:
“Preparedness of all three-tier government and all citizens; Earthquake-resilient Nepal; our shared responsibility.”

Earthquakes cannot be stopped—but their impacts can be reduced. Disaster risk reduction starts with awareness, education, and preparedness at every level:

· 🏛️ Federal, Provincial & Local Governments working together

· 🏘️ Communities and families staying informed and prepared

· 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Every citizen learning what to do before, during, and after an earthquake

Preparedness saves lives. From safe construction practices, emergency planning, and drills to first aid and early response knowledge—education is our strongest tool.

👉 Learn more.
👉 Share knowledge.
👉 Be prepared.

Together, let’s build a safer, resilient Nepal.
DEPO is committed to earthquake preparedness; join us for a bigger impact!

15/12/2025

Gamifying Disaster Preparedness in Dhankuta!
DEPO, in collaboration with ICIMOD and partner organizations, successfully trained 40 teachers from Dhankuta Municipality on practical disaster preparedness skills.

Teachers experienced how FUN and EFFECTIVE learning-by-doing can be through DRR - related games such as first aid- using local materials, emergency kit games, fire-safety game, and disaster drill exercises

Together, we are building disaster-ready schools and resilient communities.

01/12/2025

A meaningful partnership in action! EcoHimal Nepal invited DEPO Nepal to provide disaster preparedness training as part of its Three-Star School Approach. With interactive sessions, first aid practice, and school safety activities, students and teachers at Bhasa Basic School (Ward No. 2, Rawabesi Rural Municipality, Khotang, Koshi Province) are now better equipped to respond to emergencies. Small steps, strong impact.

20/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Christy Wittkamp for her unwavering dedication and outstanding support at the Disaster Education Promotion Office (DEPO). Her constructive contributions and commitment to our mission have made a lasting impact. We deeply appreciate her expertise and the time she has invested in helping us strengthen our community's disaster preparedness.

06/11/2025

13/10/2025

उत्थानशीलतामा लगानी गरौं, विपद्मा होइन!
यस वर्ष, विपद् जोखिम न्यूनीकरण (DRR) को विश्वव्यापी समुदाय "विपद्का लागि होइन, उत्थानशीलताका लागि कोष जुटाऔं" भन्ने आह्वानमा एकजुट भएको छ।

विपद् शिक्षा प्रवर्द्धन कार्यालय (DEPO) मा हामी दृढ विश्वास गर्छौं कि कुनै पनि समुदायको बल तयारी मा निहित हुन्छ। उत्थानशीलतामा लगानी गर्नु आर्थिक निर्णय मात्र होइन— यो जीवन, घर र भविष्यको सुरक्षा गर्ने प्रतिबद्धता पनि हो। विपद् शिक्षा, क्षमता विकास र सामुदायिक सहभागितामा हामीले गरिरहेका निरन्तर प्रयासहरू मार्फत, हामी एक सुरक्षित र थप उत्थानशील नेपाल निर्माणको दिशामा काम गरिरहेका छौं।

विपद् जोखिम न्यूनीकरणको यो अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिवसको अवसरमा, तयारीमा लगानी गर्ने, हाम्रा समुदायलाई सशक्त बनाउने, र विपद्ले कम क्षति पुर्‍याउने भविष्य निर्माण गर्ने हाम्रो सामूहिक जिम्मेवारीलाई पुन: पुष्टि गरौं।

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This year, the global DRR community unites under the call to Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.
At the Disaster Education Promotion Office (DEPO), we believe that the strength of a community lies in its preparedness. Investing in resilience is more than a financial choice – it’s a commitment to safeguarding lives, homes, and futures. Through our ongoing efforts in disaster education, capacity building, and community engagement, we continue to work toward a safer and more resilient Nepal.
On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let’s reaffirm our collective responsibility to invest in preparedness, empower our communities, and build a future where disasters cause less harm because resilience is already in place."
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