CIUD Collaborated with Action Aid Nepal to Help Resume Schools Through the Construction of Temporary Learning Shelters

CIUD Collaborated with Action Aid Nepal to Help Resume Schools Through the Construction of Temporary Learning Shelters

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On April 25, 2015, an earthquake, magnitude of 7.8 Richter scale, shook the country of Nepal causing massive devastation to the houses, roads, heritage sites, public buildings and school and college buildings. The death toll would have been more if it were in any other school days than Saturday. The ill-fated disaster was followed by hundreds of major and minor aftershocks that caused further damage to the already weakened infrastructures. The earthquakes took the lives of more than 8500 people, thousands of injuries and made millions homeless. (more…)
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Earthquake: Destroying Dreams

Earthquake: Destroying Dreams

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“A 19-years-old girl, at the age of weaving her dreams for the future, now stands still in front of debris of her flattened house. All her dreams are shattered now. She is afraid to dream now, and what she wants now is just a place, a place to hide herself, her mother, her father and a little brother.” (more…)
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Building Back Confidence, One Family At A Time

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Bijaya Laxmi Maharjan, wife of Chiri Babu Maharjan, sought shelter under a single tent during first 5 days after the earthquake. During this time of post-disaster, the local community of Nagaun worked together to arrange shelter for each other.“It was difficult for my daughters when we lived under a tent. They were unable to study because of all the noise. You could hear between the walls.” On the other hand, BijayaLaxmi’s permanent house lies in the narrow alley further down from community center. (more…)
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