"Our society is resilient when we become able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions."
We (Ganesh, Manish and Apil), the students of Khwopa College of Engineering has been conducting the presentation campaign in and outside of the college with a theme "A step toward resilient Society". Its an awareness campaign which introduce about the hazards and its aspects, the present scenario of our country, the understanding and the preparedness of the society, ways of reducing risk (DDR) and involvement of students, youths, society and government in disaster risk reduction. It mainly aims in participating youths in those activities from present and prepare them for future for making our society resilient.
Nepal is affected by different hazards in some regular intervals. Earthquake, floods, landslide, rockfall, GLOF etc. are the major hazard which are of high potential in our country. These can seriously disrupt the functioning of the society directly or indirectly and an individual or society cannot cope with it. Then they become the disasters.
So, Why aren't we able to cope with them ?
Its because our society is not resilient. So, we want a society where we will be able to solve the problems by the maximum use of its resources. For this, we should act at present and bring the output in future. And that's what we are trying to do.
Frequently asked questions
1) What's your presentation about ?
The presentation aims two things. First is to introduce the different hazards with some examples and second is to clear out the misconception that we are having from our childhood.
Different hazards like Earthquake, flood, landslide, GLOF etc. are introduced and some examples of them are shown to make students well known about the scale and extent of its damage in the society.
Students are taught from school level that the above mentioned hazards are the natural disasters. And the main aim of the campaign is to change this misconception that they are not the natural disasters. No, they aren't. Its we(society) who make those hazards the disasters.
2) Isn't earthquake a natural disaster ? Then what is it ?
There is no such things like natural disasters, only hazards are.
No, earthquake is not a natural disaster. Not only earthquake but also flood, landslide, GLOF etc are not the natural disasters.
They are the natural hazards.
3) What is the difference between hazard and disasters ?
Hazard is something that has potential of damaging and taking life but it's not necessary it should do.
Disaster is a situation or sudden disruption in the functioning of the society that a society cannot cope with its limited resources.
Actually hazards turns into disasters when a society is fragile and less resilient.
For example, earthquake is a event with high potential of damaging and taking life. But it is not compulsory that it should do. If we are prepared for it , we build the resilient house or if we are capable of tackle it effectively, its not a disaster. It becomes simply a natural process which occurs in regular interval of time.
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4) Does calling earthquake a hazard solve the problem ?
No, it's not what we want. But it's certainly the start we want.
We want students and general people to understand the difference between hazard and disaster. Then we teach them about limiting hazards to itself.
Society can only change if the mindset of the people is changed. So, if we are thinking of a resilient society for future we must start to change the mindset of people and be prepared from our level at present.
5) Why are students targeted for this campaign ? May be there is more misconception in elder groups ?
Its relatively easier to convince the young minds rather the old and deeply rooted understandings of the elder groups. Also, the future depends on the youths at present. If we can change their misconception and prepare them for the future we can achieve the goal we want.
Similarly, we make students able to convey our message and conclusion to their parents, relatives and elders. So, secondary, college and bachelor level students are especially targeted for this awareness campaign.
6) Do you think a presentation can change the perception of the society ?
No it can't. But we must start from now. Change doesn't happen in a day. It takes time. But as a first step we must aware the different aspects of hazards, risk, disasters etc. to the youths and make them participate in the respective field for future. If the youths at present are aware of these things then they can contribute to the society in different fields like construction, energy, health and other infrastructures in such a way that the hazards has limited effect on them.
So, its a start. We hope to reach as many as youths and share the ideas to them.
7) Have you thought of any other campaign beside this presentation ?
Definitely, this campaign will work in different phases. As a first phase, we are going to school and colleges to aware the future nation builders (happening now).
After this we will be conducting 1 day seminars, talk programs, debates, model presentations and more.
Thank you !!!
(If you have any questions please feel free to comment or message us)
Facebook page: Youth For Disaster Risk Reduction
We (Ganesh, Manish and Apil), the students of Khwopa College of Engineering has been conducting the presentation campaign in and outside of the college with a theme "A step toward resilient Society". Its an awareness campaign which introduce about the hazards and its aspects, the present scenario of our country, the understanding and the preparedness of the society, ways of reducing risk (DDR) and involvement of students, youths, society and government in disaster risk reduction. It mainly aims in participating youths in those activities from present and prepare them for future for making our society resilient.
Nepal is affected by different hazards in some regular intervals. Earthquake, floods, landslide, rockfall, GLOF etc. are the major hazard which are of high potential in our country. These can seriously disrupt the functioning of the society directly or indirectly and an individual or society cannot cope with it. Then they become the disasters.
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| Ganesh, Starting the presentation. |
So, Why aren't we able to cope with them ?
Its because our society is not resilient. So, we want a society where we will be able to solve the problems by the maximum use of its resources. For this, we should act at present and bring the output in future. And that's what we are trying to do.
Frequently asked questions
1) What's your presentation about ?
The presentation aims two things. First is to introduce the different hazards with some examples and second is to clear out the misconception that we are having from our childhood.
Different hazards like Earthquake, flood, landslide, GLOF etc. are introduced and some examples of them are shown to make students well known about the scale and extent of its damage in the society.
Students are taught from school level that the above mentioned hazards are the natural disasters. And the main aim of the campaign is to change this misconception that they are not the natural disasters. No, they aren't. Its we(society) who make those hazards the disasters.
2) Isn't earthquake a natural disaster ? Then what is it ?
There is no such things like natural disasters, only hazards are.
No, earthquake is not a natural disaster. Not only earthquake but also flood, landslide, GLOF etc are not the natural disasters.
They are the natural hazards.
3) What is the difference between hazard and disasters ?
Hazard is something that has potential of damaging and taking life but it's not necessary it should do.
Disaster is a situation or sudden disruption in the functioning of the society that a society cannot cope with its limited resources.
Actually hazards turns into disasters when a society is fragile and less resilient.
For example, earthquake is a event with high potential of damaging and taking life. But it is not compulsory that it should do. If we are prepared for it , we build the resilient house or if we are capable of tackle it effectively, its not a disaster. It becomes simply a natural process which occurs in regular interval of time.
For more about this Click here
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| Manish, Describing about Disaster Risk Reduction at Khwopa Polytech |
4) Does calling earthquake a hazard solve the problem ?
No, it's not what we want. But it's certainly the start we want.
We want students and general people to understand the difference between hazard and disaster. Then we teach them about limiting hazards to itself.
Society can only change if the mindset of the people is changed. So, if we are thinking of a resilient society for future we must start to change the mindset of people and be prepared from our level at present.
5) Why are students targeted for this campaign ? May be there is more misconception in elder groups ?
Its relatively easier to convince the young minds rather the old and deeply rooted understandings of the elder groups. Also, the future depends on the youths at present. If we can change their misconception and prepare them for the future we can achieve the goal we want.
Similarly, we make students able to convey our message and conclusion to their parents, relatives and elders. So, secondary, college and bachelor level students are especially targeted for this awareness campaign.
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| Apil, Describing the causes of landslide at Khwopa Polytech |
6) Do you think a presentation can change the perception of the society ?
No it can't. But we must start from now. Change doesn't happen in a day. It takes time. But as a first step we must aware the different aspects of hazards, risk, disasters etc. to the youths and make them participate in the respective field for future. If the youths at present are aware of these things then they can contribute to the society in different fields like construction, energy, health and other infrastructures in such a way that the hazards has limited effect on them.
So, its a start. We hope to reach as many as youths and share the ideas to them.
7) Have you thought of any other campaign beside this presentation ?
Definitely, this campaign will work in different phases. As a first phase, we are going to school and colleges to aware the future nation builders (happening now).
After this we will be conducting 1 day seminars, talk programs, debates, model presentations and more.
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| Manish, Describing the Disaster Management Cycle at Bageshowri H.S.S |
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| Ganesh, starting the presentation at Bageshowri H.S.S |
(If you have any questions please feel free to comment or message us)
Facebook page: Youth For Disaster Risk Reduction
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