An approach creating resilient communities Cecial Adhikari - Programme Manager – Earthquake Recovery Programme Chiranjibi Rijal - Livelihood Program Coordinator – Earthquake Recovery Programme “Build back better” or “building resilience” has been the most discussed about topics post-earthquake. However the challenge still remains as to our strategy to make sure that this happens. Currently DCA is implementing different recovery projects aiming to reinforce resilience mainly by restoring lives and livelihood of the communities. This entails bringing affected communities back to the situation they were in before the earthquake and gradually strengthening their capacity for a better life. This has been supported through different components that have enabled DCA and its local partners to address some of the basic needs in the poor communities where we are working. For this, we are supporting water schemes to increase access to clean and safe water along with improve...
I hold a master’s degree in management of development from the Netherlands. I have completed a PGD in Disaster Management from IGNOU. Additionally, I have completed professional development courses in Indigenous Studies, including Indigenous Canada and Arctic Peoples and Cultures at the University of Alberta and Aboriginal Worldviews and Education at the University of Toronto. I have been working in the fields of Livelihoods, DRR, Climate Change, Conflict Mitigation, and more.