Background: Recognizing the importance of public awareness in disaster preparedness, DiMaNN launched a series of awareness campaigns utilizing media, newsletters, and mass rallies to educate communities about disaster risks and preparedness measures.

Objective: To raise public awareness about disaster preparedness and risk reduction, using various forms of communication to reach a wider audience.

Activities:

• DiMaNN collaborated with local media outlets to produce radio and television programs focused on disaster preparedness.
• Newsletters were distributed to community groups and local government offices.
• Mass rallies, street dramas, and Lok-Dohori competitions were organized in various districts to spread key messages about disaster risk reduction.

Outcome: The awareness campaign reached over 50,000 people directly through rallies and media engagement. Communities are now better informed about the steps they can take to reduce disaster risk.

Impact:

• There has been an increase in community-level preparedness activities, including the formation of local disaster management committees.
• Local governments reported higher participation rates in disaster preparedness drills after the campaign.