CCCM Cluster Meeting Minutes
10 May 2015
Chaired by: Izora Mutya Maskun
Organizations:
ACTED, Children of Earth, Global Communities, IMC, IOM, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal Red
Cross Society, New Zealand Government, Salvation Army, The Hotes Foundation, UNOPS, USAID
Agenda
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Updates from the chair
Gorkha Update
Sindhupalchok Update
Updates from Members
Action points
DTM update
KTM valley (Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu districts) survey has been completed. The survey
happens in two phases, the first phase between 28-30 April targeting the Open Spaces - that has
been pre-identified as evacuation sites by the government- and the second phase between 02-07May
targeting collective and spontaneous sites in VDCs of highest to medium damage severity, provided
by UNOCHA calculated based on the Earthquake intensity, density of population, poverty index and
type of housing.
Key highlights from the preliminary analysis:
 Out of 83 pre-identified Open Spaces assessed, only 38 sites were utilized by the displaced
population, 45 sites were not activated.
 Other than the pre identified open spaces, all except one are spontaneous sites. In
Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts, more than 90% of the sites are perceived by the inhabitants
as crowded.
 Health issues have potential to be a huge problem. Displaced people are living in areas with
28% of the number of required toilets (according to sphere indicators) and only 14% of sites
have access to either permanent or emergency health services. Mosquitos is also reported
as an issue in displacement sites, with only 11% of sites have mosquito nets.
 70% of sites report not having enough water and shelter along with the required tools for
shelter repair.
Raw data available in google docs https://tinyurl.com/NepalDTM , partners are encouraged to use the
data for their own targeting and planning. Report for Kathmandu Valley DTM will published on
Wednesday 13th May. Feedback/input welcome to cccmnepal.imu@gmail.com
DTM is ongoing in Sindhupalchok and Gorkha district with Makwanpur, Kavre, Ramechap and
Dadhing to follow. The aim is to look at 14 priority district affected by the earthquake
ACTION: brief the cluster on the KTM Valley DTM result in the next CCCM cluster meeting on May
13th.
GORKHA UPDATE
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In the majority of villages, people are sleeping outside their damaged houses. Some
spontaneous settlement is occurring, such as in Baluwa, beyond which the road is blocked by
landslide. There, people from some nearby villages have gathered in temporary shelters. In
addition, it is a transit point for those walking down from the higher mountains to pick up aid,
primarily from Barpak. Four sites have so far been assessed in Barpak, including one with
90% Dalit population.
Higher up, some villages are reported to have relocated due to landslide threats or instability
introduced by the earthquake. Whole towns have moved to safer areas nearby. Government
has requested support on geological survey to determine stability of chosen locations.
Priority: Shelter.
People in Need have indicated interest in providing temporary site facilitation and basic site
improvements (rubble removal) in Baluwa initially. They plan to initiate on 11 May.
DUDBC rep is leading CCCM, with the DDRC. Working with LPC to establish numerators to
for the second round of the DTM
Next Gorkha level cluster meeting: Wednesday, 13 May, 17.00 at CDO Office.
SINDHUPALCHOK UPDATE
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The displaced population is facing similar issues such as in Gorkha, with population opting to
remaining on or as close as possible to the place of habitual residence. At the moment very
little secondary displacement occurring.
Working with DDRC to map which agency is working in which VDC to make sure efforts are
coordinated.
Priority: Shelter and debris removal
Next Sindhupalchok level Cluster meeting: Tuesday, 12th May 09.00 hours at the Chautara
District Survey Office following the shelter cluster meeting
UPDATES FROM MEMBERS
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Children of Earth provided update from Sindhupalchok. In Ichok, uphill from Chinote (north of
Chautara) and in areas west to Melamchi there are reports of population in sites however
challenges as areas only accessible on foot. Potential relocations required as the
mountainous areas where the sites are located is not safe. Children of Earth have a network
of 20 volunteers available to support cluster DTM.
Salvation Army recently conducted distribution of NFI in Listikot, where the displacement is
dispersed over large areas with limited vehicular access necessitating beneficiaries to walk
several hours to reach the distribution centre.
In Thaiba VDC in KTM valley, there is one main and several dispersed sites, currently not all
have access to basic services. Better coordination is required to make sure aid reached
scattered sites as well.
Several partners raised the need to look into site improvement issue particularly for sites that
may remain past the monsoon season.
In terms of distribution, it is critical to be able to reach far flung areas that will become
inaccessible once the monsoon arrives. Far off places are likely to only receive one delivery
before winter so ideal to provide higher level of shelter than tarpaulins.
CCCM partners would like to understand better what is the strategy or plan for shelter
assistance in the immediate.
Ahead of the monsoon season, we need to start identifying potential open spaces that can be
utilized as evacuation sites in the event of monsoon related displacement.
ACTION: Follow up with Shelter cluster regarding shelter strategy/type of assistance and share with
cluster.
AOB
CCCM 4Ws are way behind schedule and not reflective of the reality, publications will be released
every Wednesday and Saturday by OCHA. So please provide details the day before 1800 hours
every Monday and Thursday to: cccmnepal.imu@gmail.com using the format attached
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ACTION: Partners to revert to cccmnepal.imu@gmail.com with 4Ws input.
NEXT MEETING: SUNDAY 13TH MAY at 1200 HOURS
Location: DUDBC, where Shelter Cluster meeting is held.