DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Response to Disaster Affected People

Rationale of the Project

The monsoon floods and landslides that started in late August 2006 left about 16,000 families in the mid and far western region affected districts in need of assistance. To response the emergency situation, RRN mobilised several volunteers and resources to help the victims of this devastating floods and landslides in different districts of Nepal. RRN is currently implementing the project; “Support to Landslides and Flood Victims through Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Activities in Nepal” with the support from the CCO in three districts; Banke, Bardiya and Achham districts. The main purpose of this project is to support the flood and landslides affected victims through rehabilitation activities.

General Objective

To support landslide and flood victims through rehabilitation activities in Nepal

Specific Objectives

- To support sheltering materials for flood victims
- To train the flood victims on livelihood program
- To strengthen community infrastructure

Results

1. Shelter material support to the flood victims

The project has supported the victims with housing materials and some basic households needs (ie. Roof. Timber, blanket). Around 100 households from three affected districts benefited through shelter and basic household support. The project tried to make sure that the marginalised and poor households were prioritised in the rehabilitation activities.

2. Community infrastructure rehabilitation support

The project supported repair and operated the community drinking water schemes. 40 hand pumps were installed in Banke district, 6 schools were repaired and two irrigation canals have been rehabilitated. Special consideration was given while reestablishing and reconstructing community infrastructures in particular drinking water pumps, canals and culvers so that women and socially marginalised and poor members would have equal access to these resources. Consultation with women and disadvantaged groups conducted before reestablishing drinking water pumps and irrigation facilities in terms of location and accessibility.

3. Community livelihood support

The project also supported to establish capitalization fund for flood and landslides affected victims. The group members were also trained for immediate income generation activities for livelihood support. Affirmative actions were taken wherever necessary to ensure that the most vulnerable women and socially marginalised groups were included in the income generation schemes.