EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE NEPAL
EMERGENCY UPDATE: JUNE 29, 2015
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE NEPAL On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, with an epicenter about 50 miles from Kathmandu. Less than three weeks later, another quake of the same magnitude struck the area, followed by a string of aftershocks that slowed recovery efforts. More than 8 million people were affected, including at least 950,000 children. Thanks to the generosity of church partners like you, World Vision was able to immediately respond by distributing essential items and setting up areas where children could feel safe and cared for.
ASSESSING THE GREATEST NEEDS One day after the first earthquake, World Vision deployed teams to assess the situation and to address the greatest needs of people impacted by the disaster. Among the more than 8 million people affected: • 8,832 died, and 22,309 were injured. © 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• At least 950,000 children need assistance; those who are left homeless are especially vulnerable. • 805,670 homes were partially or completely destroyed, impacting more than 3 million people. • More than 3.5 million people need food. In mid-June, a monsoon in eastern Nepal began spreading over the rest of the country, resulting in landslides and flooding in two districts, killing more than 38 people. If this situation continues, we are facing a high possibility of another crisis in already-affected areas and loss of access to communities where we are working. OVERVIEW OF WORLD VISION’S RESPONSE After identifying the greatest needs, World Vision’s response efforts are focusing on the following priorities: shelter; water, sanitation, and hygiene; food; health; child protection; and education. Our efforts also will integrate teaching communities to decrease risk in future disasters. World Vision’s two-year response will target 152,500 people across seven districts in central and western Nepal—a target that may increase based on changing needs and resources.
Like many young Nepalese children who survived the earthquake and its aftershocks, 2-year-old Mausami remains frightened. “She didn’t stop crying for a long time,” said her mother. “I tried all means to make her calm. I told her that she was safe and protected and nothing will happen to her. She is slowly recovering. But every time the ground moves or strong winds blow, she clings on to me and doesn’t let go.” World Vision’s response includes caring for children like Mausami who need to feel safe and protected during the chaotic recovery process.
EMERGENCY UPDATE: JUNE 29, 2015
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS World Vision’s efforts have reached 79,312 people, as of the end of June. Because of churches and partners like you, World Vision accomplished the following: Emergency shelters and construction • Distributed 24,587 tarps and ropes and 4,692 corrugated galvanized iron sheets to build temporary shelters.
Essential supplies • Distributed 21,036 sleeping mats, 22,919 blankets, and 6,468 solar lamps. • Provided 18,583 mosquito nets to protect people from malaria. Child protection • Established 31 Child-Friendly Spaces, serving 3,306 children. These spaces provide children with opportunities to play sports and games, learn life skills, and receive psychosocial care through creative activities.
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Educated survivors about building safer, sturdier homes.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene • Distributed 10,833 hygiene kits, 12,347 water containers, and 9,998 buckets.
• Set up four latrines in one Child-Friendly Space. Food assistance • Provided 1,495 families with food, including rice, beans, cooking oil, and salt.
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Provided more than 3 million water purification tablets to ensure people have access to clean water.
LOOKING FORWARD In addition to continuing emergency distributions and focusing on child protection, World Vision will start planning for long-term recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Activities include the following:
• Transition Child-Friendly Spaces in the Kathmandu Valley to learning centers as children return to school, providing them with safe spaces to resume their education while schools are being rebuilt WITH DEEP APPRECIATION People in Nepal face a long road to recovery. However, with the partnership of churches like you, World Vision is committed to helping them rebuild their communities. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way South P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Implementing paid work activities so people can contribute to their communities’ recovery as well as benefit from cash payments
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. NEP15GENPRO-HEA_Nepal60day_6.29.15 © 2015 World Vision, Inc.
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE NEPAL On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, with an epicenter about 50 miles from Kathmandu. Less than three weeks later, another quake of the same magnitude struck the area, followed by a string of aftershocks that slowed recovery efforts. More than 8 million people were affected, including at least 950,000 children. Thanks to the generosity of church partners like you, World Vision was able to immediately respond by distributing essential items and setting up areas where children could feel safe and cared for.
ASSESSING THE GREATEST NEEDS One day after the first earthquake, World Vision deployed teams to assess the situation and to address the greatest needs of people impacted by the disaster. Among the more than 8 million people affected: • 8,832 died, and 22,309 were injured. © 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• At least 950,000 children need assistance; those who are left homeless are especially vulnerable. • 805,670 homes were partially or completely destroyed, impacting more than 3 million people. • More than 3.5 million people need food. In mid-June, a monsoon in eastern Nepal began spreading over the rest of the country, resulting in landslides and flooding in two districts, killing more than 38 people. If this situation continues, we are facing a high possibility of another crisis in already-affected areas and loss of access to communities where we are working. OVERVIEW OF WORLD VISION’S RESPONSE After identifying the greatest needs, World Vision’s response efforts are focusing on the following priorities: shelter; water, sanitation, and hygiene; food; health; child protection; and education. Our efforts also will integrate teaching communities to decrease risk in future disasters. World Vision’s two-year response will target 152,500 people across seven districts in central and western Nepal—a target that may increase based on changing needs and resources.
Like many young Nepalese children who survived the earthquake and its aftershocks, 2-year-old Mausami remains frightened. “She didn’t stop crying for a long time,” said her mother. “I tried all means to make her calm. I told her that she was safe and protected and nothing will happen to her. She is slowly recovering. But every time the ground moves or strong winds blow, she clings on to me and doesn’t let go.” World Vision’s response includes caring for children like Mausami who need to feel safe and protected during the chaotic recovery process.
EMERGENCY UPDATE: JUNE 29, 2015
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS World Vision’s efforts have reached 79,312 people, as of the end of June. Because of churches and partners like you, World Vision accomplished the following: Emergency shelters and construction • Distributed 24,587 tarps and ropes and 4,692 corrugated galvanized iron sheets to build temporary shelters.
Essential supplies • Distributed 21,036 sleeping mats, 22,919 blankets, and 6,468 solar lamps. • Provided 18,583 mosquito nets to protect people from malaria. Child protection • Established 31 Child-Friendly Spaces, serving 3,306 children. These spaces provide children with opportunities to play sports and games, learn life skills, and receive psychosocial care through creative activities.
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Educated survivors about building safer, sturdier homes.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene • Distributed 10,833 hygiene kits, 12,347 water containers, and 9,998 buckets.
• Set up four latrines in one Child-Friendly Space. Food assistance • Provided 1,495 families with food, including rice, beans, cooking oil, and salt.
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Provided more than 3 million water purification tablets to ensure people have access to clean water.
LOOKING FORWARD In addition to continuing emergency distributions and focusing on child protection, World Vision will start planning for long-term recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Activities include the following:
• Transition Child-Friendly Spaces in the Kathmandu Valley to learning centers as children return to school, providing them with safe spaces to resume their education while schools are being rebuilt WITH DEEP APPRECIATION People in Nepal face a long road to recovery. However, with the partnership of churches like you, World Vision is committed to helping them rebuild their communities. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way South P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
© 2015 World Vision, Inc.
• Implementing paid work activities so people can contribute to their communities’ recovery as well as benefit from cash payments
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. NEP15GENPRO-HEA_Nepal60day_6.29.15 © 2015 World Vision, Inc.
