Network for Information Response and Preparedness Activities on Disaster

NIRAPAD

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Mission

NIRAPAD is a networking organization. The primary objectives are - capacity building of member organizations and others interested in disaster preparedness, response and mitigation, bridge information gap and make lobby and advocacy for greater support and better coordination of disaster activities in Bangladesh - in order to reduce disaster risks, preferably of the poor and vulnerable.

The organization has no registered commitments.

The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Publication

18 April 2018

Understanding information & communication needs: a study with disaster prone communities in riverine and coastal areas

This study aims to improve understanding of the information and communication needs of communities in flood prone riverine and cyclone prone coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Publication

6 May 2014

Local wisdom: indigenous practices for mitigating disaster loss

This study aims to reinforce the use of indigenous practices and knowledge in local early warning systems, household water management, livelihood techniques and health and nutritional practices that help the population of Bangladesh to cope with h

Publication

31 January 2014

Unfolding future resilience: children's participation in climate change adaptation

This study documents the lessons learned on the child participation in climate change adaptation activities in Bangladesh with specific recommendations for its potential replication in future projects.

Publication

11 March 2013

Training curriculum on women leadership in disaster risk reduction

The primary objective of this training curriculum is to help non-governmental organizations arrange capacity building training in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and develop capacity to plan and manage practical initiatives into their communities an

Publication

8 March 2013

Disaster risk reduction pocket book

This pocket book brings some institutional knowledge and information together in order to help enhance disaster management capacity of the communities in South-Western region of Bangladesh and reduce disaster risks caused by common hazards such as

Publication

25 February 2013

Handbook on climate change and disaster resilient water, sanitation and hygiene practices

This handbook focuses on safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene practice and considers specifically the rural context of Bangladesh.

Publication

23 May 2011

Women leadership in disaster risk management

This handbook re-examines the role of women in disaster risk management in the practical context of Bangladesh. In this handbook, an attempt was made to illustrate their achievements along with their risks in a very easy and communicable way.

Publication

1 July 2009

NIRAPAD Barta: a quarterly newsletter of NIRAPAD, issue 15, May 2009

This issue focuses on the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in disaster risk reduction. It contains articles from experts, interviews and other related information.