| Title of Assignment | Name of Client | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerating Inclusive DRR: Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Disability Inclusive DRR Connecting Stakeholders and Organizations of People with Disabilities | Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) & DAI (TAYAR)/USAID | Two-day conference on “Accelerating Inclusive DRR: Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Disability Inclusive DRR Connecting stakeholders and Organization of People with Disabilities.” This conference aims to build momentum in the DIDRR and climate change adaptation, and revisit the past initiatives on DRRM and focus on accelerating inclusion of disabilities in disaster risk reduction. Objectives i) MoHA to take ownership of DIDRR Handbook. ii) To provide a platform for knowledge sharing and learning by bringing together a diverse pool of experts in DIDRR. iii) To facilitate dialogue on bottlenecks and way of doing differently iv) To share successful practices and stories about disability’s inclusiveness. v) Document learning, challenges, and way forwards in DIDRR. |
| Preparation of practitioner manual for CVA (Cash and Voucher Assistance) and CfW (Cash for Work) | Plan International Nepal Country Office | i) To increase the capacity of multiple stakeholders and understanding of the Cash and Voucher assistance program as part of disaster risk management, humanitarian response, recovery, and reconstruction. ii) To get familiarized with Cash for Work and the modality of implementation during any humanitarian crisis and development programs. iii) CVA programming is being integrated into THRIVE (Protection and Early Child Development), LEARN & EARN (Education and SOYEE), LEAD & DECIDE (SRHR and Youth), Plan International Nepal have a strong focus on integrating CVA into WASH, Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Education in emergencies (CpIE), child protection in emergencies (EiE), sexual and reproductive health (SRHR), shelter, food security, livelihood (including agricultural input support), technical education and vocational training (TEVT) program. Thus, the aimed document should address the above-mentioned things |
| Digitalization and Archiving of Historic books and documentation and training for library staff. | Nepal National Library | The project on “Digitalization and Archiving of historic books and documents” of the Nepal National Library is focused on the preservation of various books and documents of historical importance for the future generation after the challenges brought forward by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. The disaster management was necessary to preserve the things within the library and was done by the digital archiving of documents and books by the Atullya Foundation. |
| Organizing advocacy activities on shock responsive social protection | Save the Children | The assignment had three specific objectives: i) Facilitate meetings of Karyapalika to inform them about shock responsive social protections plans developed to ensure their ownership – 2 meeting in each Karyapalika (Kaudena and Pipara) in province 2 ii) Organize one day training /orientation on climate resilience to SC and partner staff iii) Organize half-day SRSP orientation session in Pipara and Kaudena municipalities iii) Organize two advocacy events after developing policy brief on SRSP for advocacy with NDRRMA,DNIDCR and other related Ministries . |
| A reference book on high valued medicinal plants of Karnali Province | Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forests and Environment Surkhet, Karnali Province | The assignment had three specific objectives: (i) to identify all traded MAPs and preparing the list of potential tradable MAPs of Karnali province (ii) prepare a short description on habit, habitat, distribution, uses and market of traded and tradable MAPs (iii) photographs of live specimen and of the dried traded parts. |
| Translation of three documents related to DRR and humanitarian issues | DPNet-Nepal | Translated documents from English to Nepali |
| Women’s access to employment opportunities and women-friendly environment | Nepal Women Commission (NWC)/ GoN | The overall objective of the project is to assess the women’s access to employment opportunity and situation of women-friendly workplace environment. |
| Public Safety for PWD | DAI (TAYAR)/USAID | The overall objective of the project is to enhance public safety for PWD guided by PSFA concepts and to promote inclusive disaster risk reduction to develop resilient community. The specific objectives of the project are as below: i) To promote inclusiveness guided by PSFA in the disaster risk reduction and management landscape to develop resilient society. ii)To develop better preparedness among PWD and in an event of a disaster. |
| Learning documentation of project interventions and their contribution to peace building | Practical Action Nepal | • Measure the overall achievement of its implementation against the log frame (project goal, objectives – outcome and outputs) and the baseline, set target in each expected results of the project. • Analytical report that addresses: effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, potential impact, replicability and sustainability of the project • Review the appropriateness of project strategies, approaches, partnership, and implementation mechanism for effective delivery of the project. • Document the major learning and also draw recommendations with respect to log frame (consistency), strategies, approaches, partnership, implementation mechanism and overall project cycle management. • Identify and document the good practices, approaches and technologies used in the project which can be replicated elsewhere. |
| NGO Mobilization Guideline | National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRRMA) | Developed a NGO Mobilization Guideline |
| Title of Assignment | Name of Client | Year | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A reference book on high valued medicinal plants of Karnali Province | Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forests and Environment Surkhet, Karnali Province | 2021 | The assignment has three specific objectives: (i) to identify all traded MAPs and preparing the list of potential tradable MAPs of Karnali province (ii) prepare a short description on habit, habitat, distribution, uses and market of traded and tradable MAPs (iii) photographs of live specimen and of the dried traded parts. |
| Preparing the local disaster climate resilience plans, sectoral contingency plans including shock responsive social protection plans | Save the Children | 2020 | The following documents were made and handed over to Save the Children: 1) LDCRP Contingency Plan 2) SRSP Cash-Voucher Assistance SOP 3) Municipal Level Risk Profile |
| Feasibility of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) based industrialization in Nepal: A prerequisite to Make in Nepal Campaign | Department of Plant Resources Thapathali, Katmandu. | 2020 | To fulfill the Government of Nepal’s commitment and intent to commercialize Nepalese medicinal plants to alleviate poverty and gain national prosperity through industrialization, a study is felt necessary to (i) identify the raw materials, their availability and estimate quantification in seven provinces; (ii) enlist the potential products, and (iii) suggest the places for the establishment of industries in seven provinces. We adopted both qualitative and quantitative methods for this assignment. We first identified at least three potential MAPs for industrialization at the province level, quantified the annual production, and estimated the potential distribution areas within the province. Chiraiton Tejpata and Rittha were prioritized for Province 1; Satawari, Sikakai, and Masala was for Province 2; Chiriato, Satawari, and Dhasingre for Bagmati Province; Chiraito, Satawari, and Musli for Gandaki Province; Timur, Rittha, and Tejpat for Province 5; Rittha, Jatamansi and Kutki for Karnali Province; and Rittha, Amala and Tejpat for Sudurpaschim province. We then identified the potential herbal/ayurvedic products that have both domestic and international markets. Abhipattikar Churna, Triphala Churna, Herbal tea, and Chiywanprash are the major recommended products. Finally, based on resource availability, infrastructures, and as per the consultation with experts, we propose the list of potential areas for industrialization in each province. |
| Development of PSA “How to use Fire Extinguisher” | Nagarjun Municipality, Kathmandu | 2020 | |
| Conduct policy and program mapping research to strengthen the meaningful engagement of youth and CSOs on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)/Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | VSO Nepal | 2020 | The study was conducted to evaluate the involvement of the youth and the CSOs and to discern how robust the national and international policies are when it comes to the involvement of the youth in DRR/CCA. It was also used to identify the best practice and tools utilized nationally and internationally to deal with climate change-induced disasters. The study was conducted in Bagmati Province and Province No. 2. A review of existing national and international policies suggests that there is enough provision to accommodate youth in every sphere of society. The policies have good provision to engage and accommodate youth. While analyzing the secondary source of information, the study has identified many national and international good practices to engage youth in DRR/CCA and to build a resilient society. The study suggested, Youth activists should be provided with protection if any of their activities endanger their lives. The study suggests that youth plays a vital role in responding to disasters in the community so they should be sensitized and trained in DRR/CCA. In the current situation where the world is facing a pandemic due to COVID-19, this is an opportunity to create more youth participation in society by the government and the concerned stakeholders. The youth can be trained to support the society by spreading awareness, distributing supplies, and assisting the people with the pandemic. |
| Value chain study of onion, mango, garlic, litchi, and jack fruit | Government of Nepal, Province 2. Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperative, Janakpurdham | 2019 | Province 2 is one of the most deprived, diversified and overpopulated regions of Nepal. However, the largest agricultural impacts is from this province and the study was done to study the value chain study of onion, mango, garlic, litchi, jack fruit, turmeric, and Makhan keeping in mind its professional farming in Province 2 of Nepal to increase the per capita income of farmers of people involved in agriculture of this state such that it increases their quality of life and provinces’ prosperity. The study states the need of increasing the agricultural productivity to ensure nutritional safety, agriculture and non-agricultural based industries need to be developed to increase employment opportunities and income, creating a competitive agricultural sector for a balanced agricultural sector, addressing the vulnerable communities regarding food and nutrition safety and finally guaranteeing the quality of products. |
| Digitalization of documents | Kaiser Pustakalaya | 2019 | The project on “Digitalization and Archiving of historic books and documents” of the Kaiser Library was focused on the preservation of various books and documents of historical importance for the future generation after the challenges brought forward by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. The disaster management was necessary to preserve the things within the library and was done by the digital archiving of documents and books by the Atullya Foundation. |
| Development of 7 different Package of Practice of livestock and poultry; a. Good dairy cattle husbandry practices b. Good dairy buffalo husbandry practices. c. Good sheep husbandry practices. d. Good goat husbandry practices for meat. e. Good pig husbandry practices. f. Good poultry farming practices (Layers). g. Good husbandry practices for buffalo calf fattening | National Livestock Resource Management and Promotion Office, Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur | 2019 | The study consisted of developing 7 different manuals for Good dairy cattle husbandry practices, Good dairy buffalo husbandry practices, Good sheep husbandry practices, Good goat husbandry practices for meat, Good pig husbandry practices, Good poultry farming practices (Layers), and Good husbandry practices for buffalo calf fattening for National Livestock Resource Management and Promotion Office and was completed in 2019. |
| Standard Operating Procedure for sample collection to Diagnose FMD in animals | Foot and Mouth Disease and Transboundary Animal Disease Investigation Laboratory | 2019 | |
| “Institutional Development and Market Value Chain” as a part of the Roshi Area Social Development Project (RASDP) | SAGUN | 2019 | It consisted of 3-day training in Roshi to properly manage the investments of the farmers by making their agricultural practices more professional and profitable. The indigenous Tamang community and Dalit (untouchables) farmers from the region are mostly selling them produces at low cost and consumers are buying the same produces at a high cost and the middle-men are making the most profit. The value chain is a major problem for both the farmers and farmers and the problem was addressed in the training. The training was successful and its achievements were farmers were (i) developing a group or cooperatives, (ii) importance of cooperatives and groups in future programs, (iii) need of being in groups and cooperatives on being a successful businessman, (iv) marketing |
| Collection of Primary Data on Agriculture, Livestock, Cooperatives and Land Management of Province 2 | Government of Nepal, Province 2. Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperative, Janakpurdham | 2018 | Province 2, comprising of eight districts of lower plan area of Nepal, is known as a storehouse of gains. The area is most fertile concerning agriculture and livestock production. The study suggested that land use and land coverage are massive changes form forest land to agriculture land in the fragile land of province 2. The production and productivity of land, labour, and animal are poor. The province management is suggested to execute the programs to be completed through its local level government as recommended in the study report such as to accelerate the proper status of province in agricultural activity IT-based primary data should be collected in every aspect of land use, input utilization, livestock, and its production parameters so that sustainable planning be carried out in future. |
| Preparation of cost estimate report for compensatory plantation in Chameliya HEP, Balanch-Attariya 132KV transmission line. | Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Environment and Social Studies Department, Kharipati Bhaktapur | 2018 | The report consisted of the cost estimation required for compensatory plantation to be done while building the 132kV transmission line from Balanch to Attariya. |
| Supported 2 days Disaster Risk Reduction program to the elected members of local municipals | Budhanilkantha Municipality | 2018 | |
| PVS Gap Analysis for 5 years working strategy | Ministry of Livestock Development | 2017 | |
| Amendment and Preparation of SPO’s and laboratory Test Protocol II | Central Veterinary Laboratory | 2017 | |
| Preparing vision paper of Directorate of Livestock Service Training and Extension (DLSTE) for upcoming 5 years planning (For Veterinarians, Livestock Officers/ Officers and livestock technicians) | Directorate of Livestock Services Training and Extension, Government of Nepal | 2017 | The study planned to conduct Training need assessment of the Veterinarians, Livestock officers, and Field Technicians and the same time, analyse the major issues and challenges in existing Training programs and prepare a vision paper of DLSTE for the upcoming 5 years to upgrade and revise of training programs as per the result of analytical study. It also analysed the limitations of Regional Livestock Service Training Centres (RLSTC) and Directorate of Livestock Services Training and Extension (DLSTE) for up-gradation of quality of training and set suitable training strategies. The study was carried out in 5 RLSTC and 11 districts (Morang, Rautahat, Ilam, Taplejung, Dhanusha, Sindhupalchowk, Kaski, Banke, Kailali, Kathmandu, and Surkhet) to assess training needs and facilities for which veterinarians, livestock officers, and technicians working at the central level officials were also interviewed. The study suggested the following (i) to make training programs at international standards, (ii) human resource management to be done at the federal system, (iii) DLSTE should be made autonomous, (iv) training provided should fulfil professional requirements, (v) trainer should be retained, and transferred from one centre to another, and (vi) proper training management. |
| Data Backup System and Power back up system for Low-End Server | Nepal Agriculture Research Council National Animal Science Research Institute Animal Breeding Division | 2017 | |
| Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report of Raxaul – Parwanipur 132KV Transmission Line Project Review Report | Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Environment and Social Studies Department, Kharipati Bhaktapur | 2016 | For the construction of a 132kV Transmission Line from Raxaul to Parwanipur, an IEE was conducted so as to include the study on impacts due to the project on all the physical, socio-economic, and biological aspects of the environment. |
| Development of web service Interfacing software | Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Communication, Publication, and Documentation Division, Khumaltar, Lalitpur | 2016 |
| Fire Safety For All: Domestic fire Control Orientation Program (LPG Control Mechanism and Method of uses of Fire Extinguisher and Blanket) View Clip 1 | View Clip 2 | Metropolitan Police Circle, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu | 2020 |
| Impact Study in 14 Earthquake Affected Districts on Civil Societies Contribution in DRR | NGO Federation of Nepal | 2020 Ongoing |
| “Public Safety for All-Fire Safety Sensitization for the Deaf” (First Fire Safety Training for Deaf in Nepal) | Sarokar Foundation, Central Higher Secondary school for Deaf, Naxal, DPNet Nepal, Engage Nepal, and FORCAST Pvt. Ltd | 2019 |
| Development of public service announcement (PSA) “HOW TO CONTROL FIRES IN GAS CYLINDERS” View Clip | Sarokar Foundation JV Atullya Foundation Pvt. Ltd | 2019 |
| Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disrupt of disaster reduction on 13 October 2019to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction | Kathmandu Municipality, APSA Nepal, Gyanodaya Alumni Association Nepal, Sarokar Foundation | 2019 |
| “Mental Health and Psycho-Social Counseling of People with Disabilities” | Sarokar Foundation | 2019 |
| Public Safety for All Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Fire Sensitization Training for Hard of Hearing and Deafened (First Fire Safety Training for Hard of Hearing and Deafened in Nepal) | Sarokar Foundation, Shruti, DPNet, DiMaNN Network, Kathmandu Municipality, Forcast Pvt.Ltd | 2019 |
| “Disaster Management Online Resource Center” | DPNet Nepal and Sarokar Foundation | 2019 |
| “Fire Safety for All” and Includes Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (IDRR) for Persons With Disability (PWD), Marginalized Communities and Senior Citizens (First Fire Safety Training for Wheel Chair users in Nepal) | DPNet Nepal, BIA Foundation, DiMaNN, Soarway foundation PDCC, Prarambha Khabar and FORCAST Pvt. Ltd. | 2018 |
| Supported 2 days Disaster Risk Reduction program to the elected members of local municipals | Budhanilkantha Municipality and Sarokar Foundation | 2018 |
| Escaping from Fires drill in school/college/buildings | Himalaya Boarding High School, Budhanilkantha Municipality ward -3 office, Nepal Police Budhanilkantha | 2018 |
| “ Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: Disaster Resilience for All ensuring Equality and Inclusion, a multi-stakeholder panel discussion on disaster and disaster resilience and disability” | UNDP, Sarokar Foundation, the Nepal Center for Disaster Management, Embassy of Australia, ICMS, CBC Company Pvt. Ltd, FORCAST Pvt. Ltd | 2018 |
| Sensitization on fire safety: orientation and fire extinguishing skills were provided to the | Sarokar Foundation, Greenfield National College, and FORCAST Pvt. Ltd | 2018 |