
Start Fund Nepal
@startfundnepal
A members-driven national fund to catalyse a new era of proactive and reactive humanitarian action. #rapid #localised #anticipatory
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http://startnetwork.org/funds/national-start-funds/start-fund-nepal 28-03-2023 08:28:28
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Celebrating #StartFundat10! ✅ Over £125 million disbursed ✅ 76 countries reached ✅ Frontline rapid humanitarian assistance We are proud to be part of a decade of impact, action and change with the #StartFund Start Network @FCDO


Here’s to 10 years of impact, action, and change with #StartFund 💪🥂 As we enter a new decade, we strengthen our commitment to rapid and effective crisis response. #StartFundat10 Start Network


🛎 START FUND NEPAL N-21 Nepal (Anticipation - Heat Wave) - has been awarded to Qatar Charity, Nepal, and Banke Unesco Club consortium to respond to heat waves in Western Terai, totaling £87400, congratulations! UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office NDRRMA Nepal Weather Forecast Start Network

Reflection on "Localization in Humanitarian Action" 👏🙏: Insights from Start Fund Nepal's Experience, Involving Start Fund Nepal Members and wider Stakeholders✍️🤝.Start Network Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office CARE Nepal


Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Rojan Lamichhane from the DHM, Nepal Weather Forecast who presented weather insights at the Alert N-23 Nepal Allocation Committee Meeting of Start Fund Nepal. Start Network His technical insights were incredibly helpful for allocation members in making decisions👏




🇬🇧 stands steadfast with Nepal as we mourn the loss of life & devastating impacts of the recent flooding & landslides. We're providing £400,000 through Start Fund Nepal to meet immediate needs — food, health & protection for the most affected. (Image taken from The Kathmandu Post)


🌧️WE ARE RESPONDING TO DEVASTATING FLOODS 2024🚨 With generous support from UK aid , Start Fund Nepal activated N-24 and awarded projects to 4 consortia (CRS, Action Aid, WVI & ACF) to support around 13,500 people of 20 local level & 10 districts UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 Start Network


FOREWARN Disaster Hackathon Nepal! An incubation workshop concluded where top 7 participants are now guided by advisors and mentors to develop innovative solutions in the fields of #AnticipatoryAction, #DRR, & #HumanitarianAssistance. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 Start Network NDRRMA


A total of 238 families from Kavre district impacted by the recent devastating floods have received rapid financial assistance from CRS Nepal and Start Fund Nepal Start Network With support from UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 this intervention aims to help affected households recover and rebuild.


Happening now! The grand finale of the FOREWARN Disaster Hackathon is underway ! 🎉 Top 7 finalists (chosen from 130 teams)🏅are presenting their innovative solutions and prototypes. 🏆Stay tuned for more. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office NDRRMA Start Network Green Decision Labs and Research


We recently hosted a 2-day training session with our members to explore how Lali360’s services can streamline humanitarian efforts. 🚀 Lali360, our new digital platform offers: ✔️ Real time updates ✔️ Centralised knowledge hub ✔️ Tools for assessments and more Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office


🌊In September, widespread floods & landslides swept through Nepal. Our member, ActionAid Nepal acted swiftly to provide essential 🧰support including food, water, and shelter to affected communities. Discover their stories of resilience: startnetwork.org/learn-change/n…



Have you considered how #humanitarian emergencies affect #health? #FOREWARN Nepal, with Médecins du Monde hosted a workshop on Health in Humanitarian Contexts exploring: -Public health policies -Lessons from #AnticipatoryAction -Priorities for Start Fund responses Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office


FOREWARN Nepal organised a workshop on 🚨Hazard Prioritisation to explore how #StartReady could be implemented in Nepal. ➡️ Hazard indicators identified by members: frequency, severity, forecast accuracy & potential impact. Learn more: startnetwork.org/funds/start-re… UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵


FOREWARN Nepal convened its first Disaster Hackathon! Top teams & ideas: ⛰️ Garud: Search and rescue operation drones 🔥 Quantangle: Preventing forest fires with AI 🌊 Khai Khola: Flood preparedness with Augmented Reality Know more: bit.ly/42msLha Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

We were delighted to participate in the symposium "Catalysing Impact: Frontier Technologies in Humanitarian Action" organised by Rumsan. Together we explored how 🔬 🤖 digital tools like #blockchain and #AI can enhance #humanitarian efforts. UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵
