18 months on, World Vision continues to support the earthquake affected people

18 months after the massive earthquakes hit Nepal, World Vision has reached out to more than 500,000 people to help them recover from their losses.  Through its relief and recovery efforts, World Vision has provided goods, access to services, cash assistance, trainings and infrastructure for disaster preparedness, health care, improved nutrition, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and livelihood in 10 of the most affected districts.

Working alongside humanitarian stakeholders, government and community partners in the worst-hit districts World Vision’s earthquake response continues to establish strong partnerships, promote shared accountability, and enhance local capacities and community participation. The response continues to integrate gender and social inclusion, disaster risk reduction and build back safer initiatives in its programmes to strengthen community resilience and help communities rebuild and thrive.

“Time and again we have seen the power of local communities to rebuild their homes and communities. World Vision remains committed to continuing its support of the people of Nepal in the fulfilment of their aspirations,” says Liz Satow, National Director of World Vision International Nepal.

“As we move into the rehabilitation phase, we will be focusing on areas of key needs, to achieve our goal of strengthening resilience.  We will focus on expanded and improved livelihoods, water & sanitation, and shelter. We are focused on providing opportunities to communities to give them ownership of their recovery so that men, women, children and families can bounce back and strengthen their community’s resilience.”