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Humanitarian Capacity workshop and Strengthening -Strategic Humanitarian Assessment & Participatory Empowerment (SHAPE)

The Humanitarian Capacity Workshop and Strengthening Response Project is being implemented in Kailali District, focusing on Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of organizations and communities to effectively assess and respond to humanitarian needs, ensuring a more resilient and inclusive approach to disaster management and emergency response.

Key Objectives and Activities:

  1. Strengthening Humanitarian Assessment:
    The project focuses on building the capacity of organizations to conduct comprehensive humanitarian assessments. This includes training on data collection, analysis, and prioritization of needs during emergencies to ensure timely and effective responses.
  2. Promoting Participatory Empowerment:
    Through participatory approaches, the project empowers local stakeholders, including community members, to actively engage in decision-making processes. This ensures that humanitarian response strategies are inclusive and reflect the needs and priorities of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
  3. Workshops and Capacity Building:
    A series of workshops and training sessions are conducted to enhance the skills and knowledge of local organizations and community representatives. These sessions cover key areas such as disaster preparedness, emergency response planning, and resource mobilization.

Impact:

By strengthening the humanitarian capacity of local organizations and fostering participatory approaches, this project contributes to building a more resilient and empowered community in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis. It ensures that response mechanisms are well-coordinated, inclusive, and capable of addressing the diverse needs of the population during emergencies.