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1 Workshop Proceeding South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative and Sendai Spring February 2016 Kathmandu, Nepal Prepared by

2 Special thanks: On behalf of SATHI, DPNet-Nepal acknowledge the following agencies for their valuable support to conduct this regional workshop

3 Table of Contents Acknowledgement... 1 Executive Summary... 2 Abbreviation... 3 Introduction... 4 Inauguration Program... 5 Objectives of Regional Workshop... 8 Major Program... 9 Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Network Discussion on DRAFT CHARTER The Planning for WHS Developing a Collaborative Plan-South Asia Global Frameworks on SFDRR/CCA/SDG/WHS Humanitarian Standards Convergence of Global Frameworks and Plan for Nepal and South Asia Way forward and Launch of SATHI Press Release Annex 1: List of Participants Annex 2: Program Activities in Photographs Annex 3: SATHI CHARTER... 33

4 Acknowledgement A two-day regional workshop on South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative (SATHI) and Sendai Spring was held in Kathmandu on February 23-24, 2016 declaring the charter for collaboration between country-level networks in South Asia. The charter was signed by six different network organization working in South Asian region namely Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) from Afghanistan, Sphere Bangladesh, Sphere India, Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum from Pakistan and Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) from Sri Lanka. The workshop was hosted by Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal) with joint initiatives of Sphere India with an objective to establish an effective collaboration among relevant stakeholders from South Asian countries in achieving positive result in the humanitarian actions. DPNet-Nepal would like to express deep gratitude to Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego, Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA, GoN), who consented to be the Chief Guest in the inauguration session of the two-day regional workshop. Further, we would also like to acknowledge the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Nepal, Mr. Michael Jones for his special remarks and Ms. Marcy Vigoda, the Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilization of UNOCHA for her key note speech. It was indeed their great support which made the program a success. We would like to send our gratitude to all the senior governmental officials from the Government of Nepal, representatives from South Asian Countries, UN agencies, I/NGOs and journalists from major media houses in Nepal for attending the workshop. Last but not least, on behalf of SATHI the South Asia Together for Humanitarian Imperative, DPNet- Nepal would like to thank all supporting agencies for their support in organizing the regional workshop in Kathmandu particularly United Nations UNOCHA. Ram Chandra Neupane Chairperson DPNet-Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal 1

5 Executive Summary A two-day regional workshop on South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative (SATHI) and Sendai Spring concluded on February 24, 2016 with a charter for collaboration between country-level networks in South Asia. This included the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) in Afghanistan, Sphere Bangladesh, Sphere India, the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet- Nepal), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum in Pakistan and the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) in Sri Lanka. As a politically-complex region with high geo-physical and socio-economic vulnerability, South Asia has good examples of civil-society humanitarian, disaster risk reduction and climate change cooperation but strong collaboration at a regional level remains a gap. SATHI aims to provide a platform for civil society exchange, learning and knowledge sharing, collaborative advocacy and capacity sharing at regional level to improve outcomes for affected and vulnerable people. SATHI is a milestone for humanitarian, DRR and climate change networks in the region for collaboration and trans-boundary partnership. Based on humanitarian principles, the SATHI Network will work together and cooperate in the larger humanitarian interest of the people of South Asia. There is a lot of hope with SATHI to bring people-to-people connect and resilience in the region. The workshop also broke down various global frameworks including the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework and Sustainable Development Goals under the Sendai Spring campaign to translate the resilience agenda into action for Nepal. The two day regional workshop was inaugurated by the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego. A total of 74 participants from South Asian region, including representatives of UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs and independent experts attended the workshop. 2

6 Abbreviation ACBAR AIN TGDM CANSA CHA DPNet-Nepal PHF SAARC SATHI UN Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development Association of International NGOs Task Group on Disaster Management Climate Action Network South Asia Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal Pakistan Humanitarian Forum South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative United Nations 3

7 Introduction South Asia region is prone to various natural hazards due to its unique geo-climatic conditions and preexisting socio-economic vulnerabilities of the people. The region is facing the wrath of natural disasters with greater frequency and intensity. During the recent years countries in the region have suffered a series of catastrophic disasters such as devastating earthquakes, landslides, avalanche, floods, flash floods, glacial lake outbursts, cyclones and droughts which sharply affected various sectors of development and poor communities. Therefore, rising frequency and intensity of disasters in the region has galvanized the South Asian countries to enter into regional cooperation regimes. Many disasters in the region are trans-boundary in their origin and can be prevented and better managed through bilateral and multilateral cooperation between South Asian Nations. The Governments and Civil Society Organizations in the region have shown a lot of commitment to reduce disaster risks and manage disasters. Several initiatives have been taken in recent years to institutionalize the regional cooperation to mitigate disaster risk. Therefore, the collaboration and common road map between network organizations can help to better strategize, advocate and deliver humanitarian imperative. Keeping this in mind 2 days Regional Workshop on SATHI (South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative) and Sendai Spring was held during February, 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal to establish an effective collaboration among relevant stakeholders from South Asian countries to achieve the positive result in the humanitarian actions. 4

Inauguration Program The regional workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego, Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), the Government of Nepal (Fig. 1) and Chaired by Mr.

Malego welcomed all international and national participants in SATHI at Kathmandu.

8 Inauguration Program The regional workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego, Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), the Government of Nepal (Fig. 1) and Chaired by Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane, the Chairperson of Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet Nepal). During the inaugural speech, Secretary Mr. Malego welcomed all international and national participants in SATHI at Kathmandu. His speech basically focused on disaster situation of Nepal, Gorkha Earthquake and MoHA roles on disaster risk management in Nepal. He shared the information that new Disaster Management Bill would focus on the entire disaster management cycle (response, relief, reconstruction, mitigation and preparedness) for effective disaster risk management in Nepal. Fig. 1. Inaugural Speech by Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego, Secretary of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal The welcome message of inaugural session was delivered by Vice-President of DPNet-Nepal Mr. Bishnu Kharel. Mr. Vikrant Mahajan, the CEO of Sphere India mainly focused on background and objectives of workshop and Mr. Mihir Joshi, the ADRRN Coordinator spoke about Asian Networks Prospective on Humanitarian actions. The special remark of the inaugural session was made by United Nations Resident Coordinator for Nepal Mr. Michael Jones and Keynote address was presented by Ms. Marcy Vigoda, Chief of Partnership and Resource UNRC Mr. Michael Jones 5

session. Ms. Rita Dhakal, AIN TGDM Coordinator, Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane, Chairperson of DPNet-Nepal, Mr.

Vote of Thanks delivered by the Chairman of DPNet-Nepal Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane.

Spring which was continuous efforts of South Asian Humanitarian Networks from South Asian Association

Neupane briefly summarized the role of DPNet-Nepal which is a common platform of various agencies that

media, students, researchers and civil society organizations.

9 Mobilization of UNOCHA. Ms. Rita Dhakal, the AIN TGDM Coordinator talked about national humanitarian prospective during inaugural session. Ms. Rita Dhakal, AIN TGDM Coordinator, Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane, Chairperson of DPNet-Nepal, Mr. Bishnu Kharel, Vice-President of DPNet-Nepal Speaking at Inaugural Session The session was ended with Vote of Thanks delivered by the Chairman of DPNet-Nepal Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane. He welcomed all participants for the SATHI (South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative) and Sendai Spring which was continuous efforts of South Asian Humanitarian Networks from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states and relevant humanitarian agencies in the region. Mr. Neupane briefly summarized the role of DPNet-Nepal which is a common platform of various agencies that includes Government, NGOs, INGOs, Red Cross Movement, Academia, UN Agencies, donors, private sector, media, students, researchers and civil society organizations. DPNet-Nepal aims to strengthen coordination and information sharing mechanism among stakeholders in the field of Disaster Management which host the secretariat of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal which is led by Ministry of Home Affairs. 6

Ms. Marcy Vigoda, Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilization of UNOCHA, Mr. Vikrant Mahajan, CEO of Sphere India and Mr. Mihir Joshi, the ADRRN Coordinator Speaking at Inaugural Session.

10 Ms. Marcy Vigoda, Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilization of UNOCHA, Mr. Vikrant Mahajan, CEO of Sphere India and Mr. Mihir Joshi, the ADRRN Coordinator Speaking at Inaugural Session. The group photo was taken after the inaugural session (Fig. 2). The regional workshop brought together over 74 contributing participants, who came from different national level to global level including civil society promoters, government officials, i/ngo professionals, journalists, UN agencies experts and etc. The list of the participants is included in Annex 1 and Program activities photographs in Annex 2. Fig. 2: Group Photo of an Inaugural Session of the Regional Workshop on South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative and Sendai Spring, February 2016, Kathmandu, Nepal. 7

11 Objectives of Regional Workshop The regional workshop was hosted by DPNet-Nepal together with Sphere India in collaboration with South Asian Networks and Key Humanitarian Agencies from South Asia. They are; Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) in Afghanistan, Sphere Bangladesh, Sphere India, the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum in Pakistan and the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) in Sri Lanka. The main objectives of the workshop are; To finalize charter, key partnership agreements and launch of South Asia Network of South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative (SATHI). To collate collaborative learning from response to some of the major disasters in the region like Nepal and Afghanistan Earthquake, Chennai floods etc. To develop Synergies and plan of action for new frameworks: SFDRR, CCA, SDG etc. in the region. To plan for regional participation and advocacy for WHS 2016 and AMCDRR

12 Major Program After the inaugural session, the major program was started with country specific presentation followed by discussion on DRAFT SATHI CHARTER. The summary of the program is listed in Table 1. Day 1 - Program Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Network Ms. Fiona Gall Afghanistan Moderator: Mr. Bijoy Krishna Nath Mr. Vikrant Mahajan Ms. Naushan Muhaimin Mr. Man Bahadur B.K. Mr. Naseer Memon Mr. Sonali Seneviratne SATHI Draft Charter Bangladesh India Maldives Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Group Discussion Lunch Mr. Naseer Menon Mr. Man B. Thapa Advisor of DPNet-Nepal Moderator: Presentation and open Discussion Outcome: Acceptance of SATHI Charter and Governance Modalities Planning for WHS Developing a collaborative Plan- South Asia Global Frameworks SFDRR/CCA/SDG/WHS Humanitarian Standards Outcome: Common Understanding of global frameworks and their operationalization in local context Chairperson Pakistan Humanitarian Network Tea Break Sharing by Networks and Organisations on their Plans for WHS Day 2 - Program Mr. Giovanni Congi - Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium Manjit Dhakal CNSA Dr. Prabin Manandhar-LWF Civil Society Champions from Nepal on each of the Frameworks Mr. Vikrant Mahajan CEO of Sphere India Moderator: Mr. Stewart Davies ROAP UN OCHA Moderator: Mr. Mihir Joshi ADRRN Coordinator 9

13 Convergence of Global Frameworks and Plan for Nepal and South Asia Outcome: Broad Plan of Action for Region and Nepal on Operationalization of Global Framework in Local Context Way forward And Launch of SATHI Group Work Tea Break Group Presentations Open Discussion Lunch Ms. Marcy Vigoda-UNOCHA Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Mr. Mihir Joshi- ADRRN Coordinator Representatives of South Asian Networks Tea Break Vote of Thanks and Closing Moderator: Dr. Dipanker Pattnaik Country Director, CA Nepal Moderator: Dr. Dipanker Pattnaik Country Director, CA Nepal Moderator: ACBAR Afghanistan Sphere India Ms. Rita Dhakal, AIN TGDM Coordinator Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane Chairman of DPNet-Nepal 10

Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Network Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Networks was presented respectively by the representative from SAARC member states such as Ms.

Naseer Memon from Pakistan and Mr. Sonali Seneviratne from Srilanka. The session was moderated by Mr. Man B. Thapa, the Advisor of DPNet-Nepal.

14 Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Network Brief Presentations on Learning of Country Level Networks was presented respectively by the representative from SAARC member states such as Ms. Fiona Gall from Afghanistan, Mr. Bijoy Krishna Nath from Bangladesh, Mr. Vikrant Mahajan from India, Ms. Naushan Muhaimin from Maldives, Mr. Man Bahadur B.K. from Nepal, Mr. Naseer Memon from Pakistan and Mr. Sonali Seneviratne from Srilanka. The session was moderated by Mr. Man B. Thapa, the Advisor of DPNet-Nepal. Outcomes: Status of the country specific activities on humanitarian actions were explored which was milestone to Mr. Man Thapa, Advisor DPNet-Nepal revise the DRAFT CHARTER. Discussion on DRAFT CHARTER Mr. Naseer Menon, the Chairperson of Pakistan Humanitarian Network presented the DRAFT CHARTER on SATHI which was prepared by broader consultations with Civil Society Organizations in the SAARC region. The SATHI aims to provide a platform for civil society exchange, learning and knowledge sharing, collaborative advocacy and capacity sharing at regional level to improve outcomes for affected and vulnerable people. The session was moderated by Mr. Vikrant Mahajan, the CEO of Sphere India. The rigorous discussion was held on DRAFT CHARTER enabling significant revision to finalize it which is a milestone for humanitarian, DRR and climate change networks in the region for collaboration and transboundary partnership. The Final Version of the SATHI CHARTER has been included in Annex 3. Outcome: Acceptance of SATHI Charter and Governance Modalities Mr. Naseer Menon, Chairperson of Pakistan Humanitarian Network 11

The Planning for WHS Developing a Collaborative Plan-South Asia Mr. Stewart Davies, ROAP UNOCHA conducted the session where several experts from various organizations participated in the discussion.

Rita Dhakal, AIN TGDM Coordinator, Mr. Bishnu Kharel, DRR and Resilience Specialist at Save the Children, Ms. Fiona Gall from Afghanistan, Mr. Bijoy Krishna Nath from Bangladesh, Ms.

15 The Planning for WHS Developing a Collaborative Plan-South Asia Mr. Stewart Davies, ROAP UNOCHA conducted the session where several experts from various organizations participated in the discussion. They are; Mr. Vikrant Mahajan, CEO of Sphere India, Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane, Chairperson of DPNet-Nepal, Mr. Mihir Joshi, ADRRN Coordinator, Mr. Shyam Jnavaly, DRM Team Leader of ADRA Nepal, Ms. Rita Dhakal, AIN TGDM Coordinator, Mr. Bishnu Kharel, DRR and Resilience Specialist at Save the Children, Ms. Fiona Gall from Afghanistan, Mr. Bijoy Krishna Nath from Bangladesh, Ms. Naushan Muhaimin from Maldives, Mr. Man Bahadur B.K. from Nepal, Mr. Mr. Stewart Davies, ROAP UNOCHA Naseer Memon from Pakistan and Ms. Sonali Seneviratne from Srilanka. They expressed views on how to collectively raise the South Asian disaster issues in World Humanitarian Summit which is going to be held on May Outcome: Planning of SATHI Networks (South Asia Common Agenda) for WHS Global Frameworks on SFDRR/CCA/SDG/WHS Humanitarian Standards Mr. Mihir Joshi, the ADRRN Coordinator moderated this session. The Climate Change Adaptation issue was presented by Mr. Manjit Dhakal, the Climate Change Expert from CANSA. He discussed on recent development on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in local to global level and recent Paris conference on climate change and its linkages on disaster risk reduction in the region. Dr. Prabin Manadhar, Country Director-Nepal Lutheran World Federation presented Sustainable Development Goals including disaster and climate change issues based on local and regional contexts in South Asia. Mr. Mihir Joshi further added the issues related to SFDRR and WHS. Outcome: Common Understanding of Global Frameworks and their Operationalization in Local Context Mr. Manjit Dhakal, the Climate Change Expert, CANSA 12

Convergence of Global Frameworks and Plan for Nepal and South Asia The session was moderated

The participants are divided into 3 groups for rigorous discussion.

Dipankar Pattnaik, Country Director of CA Nepal moderating the session.

on Operationalization of Global Framework in Local Context.

Mihir Joshi - ADRRN Coordinator and Representatives of South Asian Networks and moderated by

16 Convergence of Global Frameworks and Plan for Nepal and South Asia The session was moderated by Dr. Dipanker Pattnaik, Country Director, Christian Aid Nepal. The participants are divided into 3 groups for rigorous discussion. The presentation was made by individual team leader after group discussion. Dr. Dipankar Pattnaik, Country Director of CA Nepal moderating the session. Group discussion and discussion findings Outcome: Broad Plan of Action for Region and Nepal on Operationalization of Global Framework in Local Context. Way forward and Launch of SATHI This was last session of the 2-days regional workshop which was moderated by Ms. Marcy Vigoda-UNOCHA, Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilization and Mr. Mihir Joshi - ADRRN Coordinator and Representatives of South Asian Networks and moderated by Ms. Fiona Gall from ACBAR Afghanistan, Mr. Vikrant Mahajan Ms. Marcy Vigoda-UNOCHA, Chief of Partnership and Resource Mobilization and Ms. Fiona Gall, ACBARfrom Sphere India and Ms. Rita Dhakal, AIN Afghanistan TGDM Coordinator from Nepal. Most of the participants in the regional workshop expressed their 13

17 views on SATHI CHARTER and formally endorsed by country-level networks in South Asia (Fig. 3). This included the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) in Afghanistan, Sphere Bangladesh, Sphere India, the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum in Pakistan and the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) in Sri Lanka. Fig. 3. Launching of SATHI for South Asia The regional workshop SATHI was formally closed by the Chairperson of DPNet-Nepal, Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane with Vote of Thanks expressing interest to foster common knowledge/understanding of changing context of the South Asian region, humanitarian actions, DRR and development among SATHI members and other relevant stakeholders. For this purpose, member countries should create an environment for coordination and collaboration among members activities to avoid unnecessary duplication and thereby establishing synergy in the Humanitarian activities in the country. 14

Press Release SATHI for SOUTH ASIA A Charter for Regional Collaboration between Country-Level Networks In South Asia Is Launched In Kathmandu Kathmandu, February 24, 2016: A two-day regional workshop

18 Press Release SATHI for SOUTH ASIA A Charter for Regional Collaboration between Country-Level Networks In South Asia Is Launched In Kathmandu Kathmandu, February 24, 2016: A two-day regional workshop on South Asia together for Humanitarian Imperative (SATHI) and Sendai Spring concluded on February 24, 2016 with a charter for collaboration between country-level networks in South Asia. This included the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) in Afghanistan, Sphere Bangladesh, Sphere India, the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet-Nepal), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum in Pakistan and the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) in Sri Lanka. As a politically-complex region with high geo-physical and socio-economic vulnerability, South Asia has good examples of civil-society humanitarian, disaster risk reduction and climate change cooperation but strong collaboration at a regional level remains a gap. SATHI aims to provide a platform for civil society exchange, learning and knowledge sharing, collaborative advocacy and capacity sharing at regional level to improve outcomes for affected and vulnerable people. SATHI is a milestone for humanitarian, DRR and climate change networks in the region for collaboration and trans-boundary partnership, commented Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane, Chairperson, DPNet-Nepal. Based on humanitarian principles, the SATHI Network will work together and cooperate in the larger humanitarian interest of the people of South Asia. Hum challenge sath sath South Asia. There is a lot of hope with SATHI to bring people-to-people connect and resilience in the region, said Vikrant Mahajan, CEO of Sphere India. The workshop also broke down various global frameworks including the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework and Sustainable Development Goals under the Sendai Spring campaign being run by the Asian Disaster Response and Reduction Network (ADRRN) to translate the resilience agenda into action for Nepal. News covered by the Rising Nepal - English Medium Daily Newspaper owned by the Nepal Government 15

19 The two day regional workshop was inaugurated by the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Mr. Narayan Gopal Malego. A total of 74 participants from South Asian region, including representatives of UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs and independent experts attended the workshop. The press released was turned into news in the Rising Nepal, the leading English Language Newspaper which is owned by Government of Nepal. 16

20 Annex 1: List of Participants Name Organization Designation Contact No. Fiona Gall ACBAR Director Achyut Regmi RSS Reporter Aminath Naushar Abdul Care Society Executive Director Muhamad Man B. Thapa Laxmi D. Shrestha Bikalpa Nepal Advisory Bijoy K. dahal Concern world wide Head risk reduction Hari Darshan Shrestha CORD President Niranjan Thapa AV News Camera Person Shankar Pandit An News Reporter Sandesh Basnet NCDMC P.C and O.S Meera Serchan Mowcsw U.S Hem Basnet APF Inspector Nava Raj Gautam Karuna Foundation Sr. Programme Officer Benu Prasad Pathak APF DR Valley Bibek Karki Mission East Officer Mihir Joshi ADRRN Co-ordinator Upama Ojha DPNet Nepal PC Harsa Man Maharjan Dpnet Nepal Member Chudamani Sharma Rajeev Thr IRW Rashmi Maharjan Dr. Krishna Devkota DPNet-Nepal DRR Specialist Bishnu P Kharel Save the Children bishnu.kharel@savethechildren.org Man Bdr. B.K Sabal/Care Nepal DRR&CCA Sr. Technical Manager man.bk@care.org 17

21 Ishwori Wagle FNI Center Media Sonali C.H.A Program Coordinator STEWART DAVIES UNOCHA HAO Khadga Sen Oli NSET Advocacy Manager Rajendra Rokaha Nepal Red cross Senior Officer Narendra Pd. Joshi SAP Nepal Executive Director Naseer Memom NHN Chairperson Sunita G.C SSE M&E Manager Ram C. Neupane DPNet Nepal Chairperson Saroj Dhungel The Rising Nepal Reporter Murari Binod Pokhrel CBEAS CAO Laxmi Naryan Parajuli SSE Executive Director Sharad Raj Subedi Gorkhapatra Sub-Editor Kumar Khatiwada Arthik Sambridi Managing Editor Ram K Gurung ADRA Program Coordinator ram.gurung@adranepal.org Khemraj Upadhyaya Help Age International Country Director khemraj.upadhya@helpage.org Shahid Khan trocare P.C shahid.khan@trocare.org Ritu Barna Silwal RRN Program Manager ritu.silwal@gmail.com Vijayalaushmi Viswanathan AdRRN/Safer world Sr. Manager vijayalakshmi@saferworld.in communication Dr. Dipanker C. Patnaik Christian Aid Senior Program dpatnaik@christian.aid Manager Mleltael Jones UN Resident Coordinator MLELTAEL JONES@ONE.UN.org Adindom Mookherjee UN Humanitarian Affairs mookherjee@un.org Officer Deepak Sapkota Karuna Foundation Country Director deesapkota@karunafoundation.org Surendra Subedi Himalayan Times Senior Reporter subedigee@gmail.com Prem Ghimire ehimalayan Times Senior Reporter subedigee@gmail.com Rita Dhakal DCA Head Hum Response rdja@dca.dk 18

22 Pradip Shrestha Eco-Nepal Technical Expert Shyam Jnvaley ADRA Nepal Team Leader-DRM Khem Raj Nepal IFRC Senior Project Officer Daya Ram Pokhrel KI Nepal Chairperson Ram Pd Bhattrai DPNet Nepal Treasurer Gopal Dahal LWF ERDRRC Dinesh Gurung Action Aid DRR Coordinator Arjun Khadka DPNet Nepal Dharma Ghimire EDM Nepal M.D Govinda Mudvari Bikalpa Nepal CO Krishna Pd. Neupane DEPROSC DD Amardip Sunuwar MOFALD S.O Menon Raj Bhandari News Agency Nepal Camera Man Bhoomika Dangol LWR Program Manager Ashish Thanet NTC Gloysus James Caritas Hira Shrestha Tdh Program Coordinator Modnath Dhakal The Rising Nepal Correspondent Kristal Pradhan DPNet Nepal AFO Kedar Babu Dhungana UNDP Senior Project Officer Kalpana Bhandari Watchdog Media Program Producer Yamuna Maharjan DPNet Nepal Volunteer Vikash Goyal Red R CDM vikash@redrindia.ogr Murahi IPPF ERM murahikunduro@gmail.com 19

23 Annex 2: Program Activities in Photographs 1. The DIAS is ready for the Inauguration of SATHI Workshop 2. Welcoming delegates for the inauguration of SATHI by Chairperson of DPNet-Nepal Mr. Ram Chandra Neupane 20

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25 Joint Secretary of MoHA Mr. Rameshwor Dangal and UNRC Mr. Michael Jones 3. Registration Desk and Display Materials 22

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27 4. Participants in Inaugural Session 24

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30 5. Country Specific Presentation by Delegates Ms. Fiona Gall Afghanistan 27

31 Mr. Bijoy Krishna Nath Bangladesh Mr. Vikrant Mahajan India Ms. Naushan Muhaimin Maldives 28

32 Man Bahadur BK Nepal Mr. Naseer Memon Pakistan 29

33 Mr. Sonali Seneviratne Sri Lanka 6. Declaration of SATHI CHARTER 30

34 Revising the DRAFT CCHARTER after rigorous open discussion Signing the SATHI CHARTER by member countries representatives 31

35 Declaring the SATHI CHARTER 32

36 Annex 3: SATHI CHARTER Report Prepared by Verified by Approved by Dr. Krishna Chandra Devkota Ms. Upama Ojha Mr. Ram Pd. Bhattarai Consultant Program Coordinator Acting General Secretary 33

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