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Develop Mobile Application and Digital Platform for carrying out Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Schools from Marin Rural Municipality and Dudhauli Municipality of Sindhuli District, Nepal
Donor/Partner

Plan International/Human and National Development Society (HANDS) Nepal

Implementation Country

Nepal

Implementation Location

Marin Rural Municipality and Dudhauli Municipality, Sindhuli

Duration

December 2021- March 2022

Thematic Area

School

Categories

Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment

Rationale

Nepal's geographical diversity and topography make it prone to natural and anthropogenic hazards, including earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Disasters frequently damage school infrastructure, disrupting education and threatening safe learning environments. The 2015 Gorkha Earthquake and 2017 Terai floods exemplify this vulnerability, causing significant damage to schools and displacing families. Single hazard assessments are insufficient; thus, multi-hazard risk assessments (MHRAs) are essential for planning and preparedness. Under the "Gender-Responsive School and Community Safety Initiatives" project, Plan International Nepal, Hands Nepal, and NAXA aim to conduct MHRAs in Sindhuli District to enhance school safety, disaster risk management, and resilience while promoting gender and child rights.

About
the project

Nepal's diverse geography and challenging terrain make it prone to natural and man-made disasters. Ranked as the 20th most vulnerable country globally, Nepal faces significant risks from climate change, earthquakes, and floods. Disasters like landslides and floods disrupt lives, assets, and key sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure.

Single hazard assessments aren't enough for effective planning, so multi-hazard risk assessments (MHRA) are crucial. Schools in Nepal, often in varied terrains, face significant disaster risks, emphasizing the need for safe learning environments. To address this, Plan International Nepal, with support from NAXA, is running the "Gender-Responsive School and Community Safety Initiatives" project in Sindhuli District.

The project aims to create safer, gender-responsive school environments, enhance community disaster management, and promote safe school initiatives at various government levels. Activities include assessing school infrastructure safety, planning for disaster risk management, and raising awareness about risks and child protection. A digital approach for MHRA ensures thorough evaluations, involving key stakeholders and addressing the needs of vulnerable children and educators, ultimately supporting safe learning and disaster resilience.

127

Total school Surveyed

14

Local Enumerators Trained and Mobilized

120

Capacity-building training to teachers and Government Officials

Objectives

Carry out a multi-hazards risk assessment of public schools in the Marin RM and Dudhauli Municipality of Sindhuli District through the development and application of mobile apps for the participatory multi hazard risk assessment (PMHRA) tool.

Sub Objectives

1

Develop a mobile application for the participatory multi-hazard risk assessment (PMHRA) tool.

2

Apply the PMHRA mobile app to assess hazard risks in public schools of the target areas.

3

Analyze and compile the collected data to create a comprehensive multi-hazards risk profile for the schools.

Major Activities & Deliverables/Outputs

Activities

Deliverables/Outputs

Project initiation and planning .

Mobile application and digital platform for PMHRA.

System design and development (app features, risk assessment functionality).

Comprehensive data analysis report.

Data collection and analysis using the developed PMHRA tool.

User manual and system documentation.

Stakeholder engagement and capacity building (training, sharing findings).

Capacity-building training materials.

Post-implementation support and maintenance.

Outcomes

1

Safe School Environment

Strengthened gender-responsive school safety aligned with the Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) framework.

2

Enhanced Community Preparedness

Improved gender-responsive and inclusive community disaster risk management, integrated with school preparedness initiatives.

3

Advocacy for Safe Schools

Promotion of gender-responsive safe school initiatives at local, provincial, national, and regional levels.

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