Recent Projects
- PDMA KP Project: Formulation of DRR Policy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Network of Disaster Management Practitioners (NDMP) is currently executing the Disaster Risk Reduction Policy formulation project for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with PDMA KP and funded by GIZ. This initiative focuses on developing a comprehensive DRR policy to alleviate vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change, improve emergency response, and enhance resilience across the province. The policy will prioritize climate refugees, ensure resilient infrastructure, and promote community-based interventions such as Early Warning Systems. NDMP’s expert team leads key activities, including stakeholder consultations, field visits, policy dialogues, and validation workshops. The project is designed to foster an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to disaster preparedness and risk reduction, strengthening the capacity of PDMA KP to manage future disaster challenges.
2. CESVI Project: Provincial Disaster Response Plan (PDRP) for Sindh Under the Framework of the ECHO-Funded BRAND
The Network of Disaster Management Practitioners (NDMP), in collaboration with CESVI, WHH, and FRDP, is actively supporting the development of the Provincial Disaster Response Plan (PDRP) for Sindh under the framework of the ECHO-funded BRAND Project. This important initiative is being executed with the support of PDMA Sindh and aims to strengthen disaster preparedness and response across the province. As part of this project, NDMP successfully conducted six divisional consultation workshops in the divisions of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Karachi, and Hyderabad. These workshops engaged key stakeholders in discussions and validation of the response plan. The process culminated in the Provincial Consultation and Validation Workshop held in Karachi, where the final findings and recommendations were shared and reviewed. This collaborative effort is a significant step in ensuring a coordinated and effective disaster response framework for Sindh.
3. CESVI Project: Development of Taluka Level Disaster Management Plans in District Mirpurkhas, Sindh Province Under the Framework of the ECHO-Funded BRAND
The Network of Disaster Management Practitioners (NDMP) is proud to have contributed to the development of the Disaster Management Plan for Taluka Jhuddo, Taluka Sindhri, and Taluka Kot Ghulam Muhammad under the “Building Institutional Capacity and Resilience Against Natural Disasters (BRAND)” initiative. Funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) and implemented in partnership with CESVI Pakistan, the initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction through interventions such as contingency planning, risk assessment, early warning systems, and community awareness.
These plans were developed with NDMP’s technical expertise and extensive consultations with government authorities, NGOs, and community representatives to address the unique vulnerabilities of each taluka. By equipping District and Taluka Administrations to anticipate and respond to natural and human-induced disasters, the plans mark a shift from reactive approaches to proactive resilience-building, ensuring better preparedness and safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
4. WaterAid Project: Conducting Training on PDNA/PCNA, CR-WASH, and WASH Financing for Government Officials in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
The Network of Disaster Management Practitioners (NDMP), in collaboration with WaterAid, successfully organized a series of impactful training workshops across three major cities in Pakistan—Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. These workshops were designed to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in critical areas such as Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), Climate-Resilient WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and WASH Financing.
Running parallel over two days, the workshops brought together diverse participants from government bodies, NGOs, and community organizations. NDMP provided technical expertise and hands-on training, empowering participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively address challenges in disaster-prone areas and to build sustainable WASH systems. This initiative was made possible through funding support from WaterAid, a leading global NGO dedicated to improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Together, WaterAid and NDMP are contributing to building resilient communities equipped to tackle the impacts of climate change and disasters.
