Duryog Nivaran Secretariat, c/o Janathakshan GTE LTD, No. 05, Lionel Edirisinghe Mawatha, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka
Duryog Nivaran (DN) is a dynamic research, training, and advocacy network dedicated to strengthening disaster risk reduction and disaster risk mitigation (DRM) across South Asia. Our mission is to enrich the understanding of stakeholders by disseminating research findings, sharing valuable information, and exchanging insights on critical issues in disaster management within the region. Our vision is rooted in transforming perspectives on disasters and vulnerability, advocating for proactive disaster mitigation strategies across South Asian countries.
On 13 October 2026, we mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction under the theme “Resilience Starts at Home,” highlighting the importance of safe homes, prepared households, and resilient communities in reducing disaster risks. Explore the initiatives and events organised by Duryog Nivaran members to promote disaster preparedness and resilience across the region.
Reorienting our disaster response will have to be based more on volunteerism inspired by high ethical and moral values rather than through fund-raising and paid work or for that matter government-mandated rules and procedures
Dipak Gyawali founding Chairman as key note speaker addressing #SouthAsiaPolicyDialogue, themed “Building a Safer Future: Investing in Communities for Resilience,” organized jointly by Duryog Nivaran and the Disaster Preparedness Network
Duryog Nivaran (DN), in partnership with the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), conduct a short transformative course on Gender-Responsive Implementation of Post-Ditwah Recovery Measures
The South Asia Disaster Report 2025 is now available online! Scan the QR code below to download and read the report. We encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback—your insights are vital for enhancing disaster risk reduction efforts in the region.
Recent webinar hosted by the Gender Stakeholders’ Group of the Asia Pacific Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in collaboration with Duryog Nivaran (DN) and the All-India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) highlighted the pressing need for renewed focus and research on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Asia Pacific region for 2026.
DN members recently participated in an online gathering to share their experiences from the 16 Days of Activism campaign aimed at ending sexual and gender-based violence from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Discover insights on country-specific challenges, innovative campaign strategies, and effective responses. This year’s theme focuses on combating digital violence against women and girls, a rapidly escalating issue.
Duryog Nivaran jointly with UNDRR is conducting a training program aimed at empowering government officials with the knowledge and tools necessary for gender-responsive disaster and climate risk reduction in Maldives on the 12th and 13th of November 2025. This training will specifically focus on the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, Maldives 2024–2030, the Scaling Up Early Warning Systems Implementation Roadmap – Maldives 2023–2027, and other related disaster risk reduction (DRR) plans and programs. Our goal is to foster inclusive and gender-responsive practices that effectively prevent and reduce disaster risks for all.
As part of the ongoing project “Strengthening Inclusive Disaster Risk Governance for Climate Resilience in Asia (SIDRRA),” Duryog Nivaran (DN) is committed to enhancing inclusive and resilient disaster risk governance across South Asia. Acknowledging Nepal’s pivotal role in regional disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives, DN hosted a Roundtable Discussion on October 29, 2025, in Kathmandu, aimed at fostering engagement and collaboration with national and local stakeholder organizations.
As part of the ongoing project “Strengthening Inclusive Disaster Risk Governance for Climate Resilience in Asia (SIDRRA),” Duryog Nivaran (DN) is committed to enhancing inclusive and resilient disaster risk governance across South Asia. Acknowledging Nepal’s pivotal role in regional disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives, DN hosted a Roundtable Discussion on October 29, 2025, in Kathmandu, aimed at fostering engagement and collaboration with national and local stakeholder organizations.
This webinar was co-organised by the SIDRRA consortium, brought together diverse voices from across Asia–Pacific featured the importance of investing in preventive measures of disasters and enhancing resilience over reactionary measures of post-disaster services. The discussions focused on the importance of resilience building through amplifying local voices, promoting localized solutions and community-led disaster preparation, and strengthening inclusive risk governance. The speakers joining across South and East Asia reiterated the importance of funding DRR planning and discussed the limitations and challenges that have led to the persistent gap between investment in risk reduction and increasing disaster risks.
The Gender Pledge Wall served as a powerful symbol of commitment, uniting diverse stakeholders to promote gender-responsive and socially inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives. The Pledge Wall was open for participants joining in person and virtually as well.
The Gender Stakeholder Group of the Asia Pacific Partnership Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GSHG of the APP-DRR) conducted the Gender Observatory during the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) held in Manila, Philippines, from October 14-18, 2024. Hosted by the Philippines in partnership with UNDRR, the observatory assessed the gender responsiveness and inclusivity of conference sessions.
The SIDDRA project aims to amplify the voices of communities, promote multi-sectoral discussions, and ensure the inclusion of women and girls in decision-making processes related to DRR.
Climate change, environmental and hydro-meteorological disasters pose significant threats to communities across Asia. The need for robust, adaptable, and resilient responses has never been greater. In response to this urgent challenge, a new regional consortium project is underway, with the goal of increasing adaptability and strengthening the resilience of at-risk communities. Funded by The Swedish International Development Corporation Agency (SIDA), this ambitious initiative will be implemented by a coalition of partners, led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Asian Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) and Duryog Nivaran.
