Women in Kathmandu Valley take part in education and training
Women in Nepal are having a say in how to reduce the risk of disasters like fires and landslides. The National Society of Earthquake Technology, who are experts in Nepal, with the support of Durham researchers, educated and trained more than 60 women in urban and rural areas of the Kathmandu Valley. Women, who are not always included in decision-making, were able to put forward their views about the challenges facing their neighbourhoods. Fire protection This helped them to choose and manage projects in their local communities to reduce the risk of disasters. As a result, 80 homes in one urban area that could not be reached by fire engines now have their own fire protection. This involved setting up a system of hosepipes, fed by the local pond, which can pump water into homes if there is a fire. The local authority has adopted the scheme.
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