About Us

Centre for Disaster Management Studies (CDMS Nepal) is a women-led national resource center committed to building disaster-resilient communities across Nepal and South Asia. Established in 2007 by a group of visionary professionals, CDMS has grown into a leading voice in inclusive disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and community empowerment.

We work at the intersection of policy, practice, and innovation, bridging grassroots realities with national and global frameworks. Our programs span the full spectrum of disaster and climate resilience—from prevention and mitigation, through preparedness and response, to recovery and rehabilitation. We integrate climate change adaptation, natural resource management, and contemporary socio-economic issues into every layer of our work.

CDMS is known for its action research, technology dissemination, and capacity building—mobilizing women, youth, Dalits, and persons with disabilities to lead transformative change. Through platforms like WHDRRP and the Climate Fellowship, we amplify marginalized voices in governance and planning. Our advocacy has helped institutionalize Local Disaster and Climate Resilient Plans (LDCRPs) and mainstream GEDSI principles across Nepal’s DRRM landscape.

Whether responding to crises or shaping policy, CDMS remains grounded in its core belief: that resilience begins with dignity, equity, and inclusive leadership.

🌟Vision

To create disaster-resilient communities across Nepal and South Asia through inclusive governance, climate-smart innovation, and empowered local leadership.

🎯Mission

CDMS Nepal is a national resource center dedicated to advancing disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and inclusive development. We work through capacity building, action research, public awareness, and strategic partnerships to strengthen community resilience and institutional accountability at all levels.

💠Core Values

1. Inclusion & Equity
We center gender equality, disability inclusion, and social justice in all our programs and partnerships.

2. Community Leadership
We believe resilience begins at the grassroots. Our work amplifies local voices and fosters leadership among women, youth, Dalits, and marginalized groups.

3. Innovation & Evidence
We champion field-driven research, locally adapted technologies, and data-informed decision-making to shape policy and practice.

4. Transparency & Accountability
We uphold ethical governance, participatory planning, and open communication with stakeholders and communities.

5. Collaboration & Solidarity
We build bridges across sectors, geographies, and disciplines to co-create sustainable solutions for disaster and climate resilience.

6. Dignity & Empowerment
We approach every intervention with respect for human dignity, promoting agency, self-reliance, and long-term transformation.