Sunday, August 30, 2026

"The community is no longer recognizable" | Nepal Flash Floods Response 2026

When floodwaters swept through Devighat, Nuwakot, they left behind more than damaged homes. Families were displaced, children's routines were disrupted, and entire sections of the community became unrecognizable. In this field account WVI Nepal staff shares observations from the ground and the urgent needs facing children and families in the aftermath of Nepal's 2026 flash floods.

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"The community is no longer recognizable" | Nepal Flash Floods Response 2026

When floodwaters swept through Devighat, Nuwakot, they left behind more than damaged homes. Families were displaced, children's routines were disrupted...

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Daniela Romero, 27 from Venezuela meeting WV staff

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Elissar Gemayel reflects on how local organisations, institutions and communities shaped a faster, more inclusive humanitarian response in Lebanon.

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