Jajarkot earthquake-affected households receive 1000 sets of food and non-food shelter kits with 648 sets of kitchen kits

30 November 2023, Kathmandu  

In the wake of the devastation in Jajarkot, World Vision International (WVI) Nepal has been responding to the dire needs by providing essential support to the families affected by the earthquake in close coordination with the government. As of 29 November 2023, WVI Nepal in partnership with the local NGO Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM) have supported the affected families and children with 1000 sets of food and non-food shelter kits along with 648 sets of kitchen kit in grimly affected Nalgad Municipality and Bheri Municipality in Jajarkot to equip them with immediate relief support. Likewise, the affected households have also received 652 sets of winterization kit and 640 sets of hygiene kit to ensure well-being of the displaced population.

A total of 26,557 houses have endured complete damage thereby forcing several families to seek shelter in open spaces embracing the chilled nights in Jajarkot, West Rukum, and other neighboring districts. Besides private housing, the earthquake has also inflicted significant damage to school buildings and classrooms, bringing a halt to students’ education and uncertainty as to when classes will return to normalcy.    

 As the distribution is ongoing in close coordination with the provincial and local governments, WVI Nepal has been emphasizing on establishing temporary learning centers (TLC) to ensure that children can continue their education in a safe and conducive environment. Similarly, to promote hygiene practice, WVI Nepal plans to provide 500 sets of dignity kit to adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women. The response will also be catering to WASH facilities, child-friendly spaces and temporary education facilities, school and health center reconstruction, and livelihood recovery for the most vulnerable - including children, senior citizens, women, and people with disability.            

The emergency relief materials have enabled the affected and displaced households to rely on the support for their livelihood to improve their living conditions. Vulnerable groups including children, senior citizens, and people with disability are being supported with winterization kits to prevent the risk of illness brought on by the cold season. Children may require mental health and psychosocial support to cope with the trauma they have faced as some have lost both their parents while others have lost at least one parent or their homes.         

For further information, contact:

Pratistha Koirala 

Senior Communications Manager, World Vision International Nepal

Email: pratistha_koirala@wvi.org