Nepal impact sector
Disaster Risk in Nepal
Disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery — earthquakes, floods, landslides, and GLOFs.
Related Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 11, SDG 13.
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Current disaster risk opportunities
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Humanitarian response to small and medium-scale crises
The project will support GoN by providing humanitarian assistance to small and medium-scale crises
FCDO Nepal · USD 2.2M
active
02 Emergency preparedness and response
Country portfolio budget - CPB Nepal 2024-2028 Provide capacity strengthening and coordination support to the Government, communities and humanitarian actors for evidence-based emergency preparedness and effective response
World Food Programme Nepal · USD 1.8M
active
What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale
This global programme aims to accelerate progress towards the elimination of violence against women and girls (VAWG) through supporting a more effective, evidence-based and scaled-up global response.
IRC Nepal (Resource Centre)
active
Humanitarian Assistance
To provide vital multisectoral assistance for conflict-affected population in Sudan.
Department of State · USD 614.8K
active
Nepal Glacial Flooding- August 2026
· A major flash flood struck northern Nepal on 26 August 2026 following a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi/Trishuli river system near the China-Nepal border. The districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot experienced the most severe impacts, while downstream effects extended into Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha and Tanahun districts. Government authorities have declared affected municipalities disaster crisis-affected areas for a three-month period. Access remains severely constrained due to extensive damage to roads, bridges, power infrastructure and telecommunications networks, with helicopters currently serving as the primary means of reaching isolated communities. Formal assessments remain ongoing and the full scale of the disaster is not yet known. The disaster has also disrupted the Nepal-China trade corridor, affecting customs facilities, markets, hydropower infrastructure and transport links. The Rasuwa border crossing remains closed. Impact and Humanitarian Concerns The humanitarian consequences are significant and continue to evolve as access improves. Preliminary satellite analysis suggests that more than 93,000 people (approximately 18,000 households) may have been affected, although this figure remains unconfirmed. Initial field estimates indicated approximately 10,000 directly affected people in the most severely impacted areas. Reports from partners and authorities indicate: Approximately 165-177 fatalities identified, with figures continuing to change as recovery efforts progress Between 73 and 130 injured people reported, including several patients receiving intensive care treatment in Kathmandu More than 800 people reported missing, unaccounted for, or unreachable Entire villages, market areas and businesses destroyed or severely damaged Houses swept away and families displaced to temporary gathering areas and camps Bodies recovered far downstream from the original impact zone Thousands of people seeking information regarding missing relatives and family members
British Red Cross
active
Institutionalizing GBV Response in Nepal
To increase women’s and girls’ access to integrated and multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response services in select municipalities.
World Bank Trust Funds
active
Multi Hazard Risk Assessment and design of MHEWS in Nepal (Koshi Province)
The project focuses on understanding and managing multi hazard risks in mountain regions through integrated risk assessment, MHEWS’s, and emergency preparedness planning. WP1 centers on hazard and risk assessment. WP2 is dedicated to the development of a comprehensive multihazard early warning system approach. WP3 focuses on emergency preparedness planning and is coordinated by University of Geneva (Swiss lead) and Practical Action Consulting, Nepal (local lead).
Practical Action
active
MPTF-Strengthening Urban Preparedness and Earthquake Response in Western region of Nepal (SUPER-III), NEPAL
SUPER III aims to strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) governance at the sub-national level by enabling three provinces—Karnali, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim and five municipalities to demonstrate improved capacities for inclusive, coordinated, and well-resourced DRRM systems. This will be achieved through enabling policies, operational procedures, and scalable approaches that foster local ownership and institutionalization of DRRM systems.
UNDP Nepal · USD 773.5K
Organizations in this sector
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Christian Aid Nepal
UK-based Christian relief and development INGO working with local partners in Nepal on climate justice, gender, and disaster resilience.
INGO
Habitat for Humanity Nepal
Organization publishing vacancies through the Association of International NGOs in Nepal.
INGO
IFRC Nepal
Organization publishing vacancies through the Association of International NGOs in Nepal.
Bilateral
JICA Nepal
Japan's bilateral development agency. Major infrastructure financier in Nepal (roads, bridges, urban services), plus health and disaster risk reduction.
UN
UN OCHA Nepal
UN humanitarian coordination presence in Nepal — supports humanitarian cluster coordination and was central to the 2015 earthquake response. Currently a regional/HCT support function.
UN
UN-Habitat Nepal
UN human settlements programme in Nepal — supports urban resilience, post-earthquake reconstruction, urban planning and basic services in towns and cities.
UN
UNDP Nepal
UN agency working to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development.
Bilateral
USAID BHA
US humanitarian assistance arm (merging the former OFDA and Food for Peace) — major humanitarian donor in Nepal for earthquake, flood and landslide response.
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