This book documents the lessons learned during the project implementation in Nepal. It describes the prevailing physical, institutional and socio-economic context, and details the activities and its interventions. This book is a compilation of initiatives and their evaluated outcomes on improved and diversified livelihood strategies, including the adoption of new income earning opportunities which has increased incomes and food security, and improved health and resilience of targeted communities while reducing their exposure to prevailing and future hazards. The project has changed the concept particularly on community based approaches to disaster risk reduction.