Building Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal (UTTHANSHIL)

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Building Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal (UTTHANSHIL)

Funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Lutheran World Relief is implementing the Building Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal Project, known as UTTHANSHIL, which means “resilience” in Nepali. This two-year initiative empowers communities and local governments to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, ultimately saving lives, alleviating suffering, and mitigating the negative impacts on livelihoods and the environment. 

In partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), UTTHANSHIL focuses on three vulnerable districts in Sudurpaschim Province prone to floods, landslides, earthquakes, fires, and other disasters. Given the remoteness of many of these locations, it is essential for communities to rely on local resources before, during, and immediately after a disaster. This project is implemented in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief’s local partner, the Community Development Center – Doti (CDC). 

Since 2009, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) has been active in Nepal, reaching indigenous, Dalit, and marginalized communities through programs in agriculture, food security, climate change mitigation, entrepreneurship, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian assistance. Our holistic approach prioritizes women and youth, empowering communities to build the resilience necessary for sustainable growth. By partnering with local non-governmental organizations, farmers’ groups, and private sector stakeholders, LWR is committed to strengthening agricultural enterprises while enhancing climate-adaptive systems. 

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