Earthquake Response
On 25 April 2015, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal killing over 8,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, vulnerable and scared.
On 25 April 2015, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal killing over 8,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, vulnerable and scared. The fear of the unknown accentuated further when only 17 days later the country was struck by a very strong aftershock with a magnitude of 7.3, causing a lot less damage but still more loss of life and increasing uncertainty and fear in people's minds.
Wind of Change Reaches Out for Earthquake Victims
In the face of the trauma and devastation, together with our partner organisations on the ground — NCF Nepal and Namaste Foundation (The Netherlands) — we were able to join in the international efforts to help the earthquake victims. After a day-long drive on difficult roads we reached the remote district of Sindhupalchowk, an area east of Kathmandu where most destruction and the highest casualties were reported, to deliver emergency aid packages and tents to the most affected families.
Education Relief Program
Tens of thousands of children remained vulnerable after the earthquake. Hundreds of schools were destroyed or were unsafe to use. Temporary school establishments were used in the hope that these children could at least continue their regular schooling after the devastating events. Wind of Change supported education relief efforts to help children return to learning as quickly as possible.
One year on (April 2016): One year after the worst natural disaster in Nepal's modern history, people in the earthquake-affected areas remained victims of political self-interest and inaction. Wind of Change continued to monitor the situation and support affected communities.