Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance in Nepal

Nepalese community members sit in discussion.
CDMC members in Athaniphata Community of Sudurpaschim conducting monthly meeting to discuss flood impacts and explore safety measures.
September 03, 2025
Impact Brief - Mercy Corps in Nepal (2020-2023) (2.91 MB)

As the lead for advocacy under the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance (the Alliance), in Nepal Mercy Corps contributed to increasing and targeted funding to strengthen flood resilience in vulnerable communities. Using a systems and landscape approach, it involved communities and local governments in decision-making. Through evidence generation and partnerships, Mercy Corps influenced policy and investment at national and sub-national levels, while increasing community action, enhancing local government investment, and improving DRR and resilience planning in Sudurpaschim province of Nepal.

This impact brief summarizes:

  • the impact of our work from 2020-2023
  • the impact and effectiveness of our program
  • our strategic priorities for 2024-2027
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