24Apr 2016 by admin No Comments
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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02Apr 2016 by admin No Comments

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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01Mar 2016 by admin No Comments

Happily shifted in my own Temporary Shelter

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Thirty-five years old Gyani Maharjan is among the ethnic inhabitants of Devdhoka, ward number 2 of Kirtipur Municipality whose house was damaged by the devastating earthquake of 25th April, 2015. The traditional styled Newari house was built more than 85 years back during her grand -mother in law's time. It has been totally damaged from inside which needs to be reconstructed. (more…)
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03Jan 2016 by admin No Comments
Shelter Provision for the Most Vulnerable Before and During the Monsoon, Nepal

Shelter Provision for the Most Vulnerable Before and During the Monsoon, Nepal

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CIUD has implemented the project with support of UN-Habitat (‘from the People of Japan’ funded) in 4 districts of Nepal (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Dolakha). The project has selected the families who have been hard hit by the April 25th Gorakha Earthquake, and priority has been given to earthquake affected poor families; families with elderly, children, pregnant women; families with disabled people and women headed families.   (more…)
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