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This case study evaluates the contribution of the community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) activities of a Kailali Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives project to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). It highlights that CBDRR activities in the Kailali district have contributed to the HFA’s strategic priorities and objectives by: a) ensuring that disaster risk reduction is a priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation (HFA Priority Action 1); b) identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, and carrying out early warning systems (HFA Priority Action 2); c) supporting knowledge, education and innovation to build a culture of safety and resilience (HFA Priority Action 3); reducing underlying risk factors (HFA Priority Action 4); and, increasing preparedness for effective response and recovery (HFA Priority Action 5).

This case study is the result of an evaluation of a DG ECHO supported project implemented by Mercy Corps and the Nepal Red Cross Society, the Kailali District Chapter under the DIPECHO Fourth Action Plan for South Asia, Kailali Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives. It was conducted by an independent researcher and consultant, Dhruba Raj Gautam, with contributions from a graduate student at Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Sudarshan Khanal. Support for the case study was provided by Mercy Corps’ disaster risk reduction team, while funding for the case study was provided by DG ECHO.