NEPAL RELIEF SECOND UPDATE
We were all very shocked to hear of the second detrimental earthquake in Nepal on May 12th, just days after the first. According to the United Nations, 500,000 to 600,000 homes and historical heritage sites of which the Nepalese economy relies on have been immensely damaged.
We would like to send a special thank you to all those who have supported Nepal financially and through thoughts and prayers. Thanks to your donations WFWP USA sent a second wire to WFWP Nepal on the 16th of June. The following describes the resultant 'tin roof project' distribution.
WFWP Nepal distributed 50 tin roof bundles to families in the villages of Gangate, Kapan, Alapot, Ramkot, Kharipati, Bageshwori, Chyamasing, and the city of Bhaktapur. Each bundle consisted of 8 tin roof sheets, each sheet 9 x 2.7 ft in dimension. The sheets are built to last between 5 and 10 years.
A few personal stories, reflections, and thank yous from recipients:
Basanti Khada of Kapan was deeply thankful, and received her tin roof bundle in tears as she knows the rainy monsoon season is approaching. She had been living in a tent for the past two months.
Mr. and Mrs. Ram Hari Shrestha of Ramkot were buried alive in the rubble during the earthquake, and were finally rescued.
Another family from Gangate was grateful to receive the bundle as they have been resorted to live in their family chicken coop.
Mrs. Mandeshwori Nayava of Bhaktapur lost her house during the first earthquake on April 25th, and with it her financial livelihood and many happy memories. She treasured her house that had belonged to her family for the past 90 years.
Maya and Nayaram Nagarkoti’s 13 year old son died while he was sleeping during the first earthquake on April 25th.
Mrs. Laxmi Nayaju of Bhaktapur wanted to thank everyone very much. She says that her family had no place to live, so this tin roof will give her family strength to move forward in life.
Mr. and Mrs. Yandyo of Bhaktapur were affected by both of the recent earthquakes. They lost the fruit of their life's investment as their house was completely destroyed and all of their children had passed away.
Gangate Group Photo
A message from WFWP Nepal- Thank you for remembering us and supporting us in our most difficult of times. We thank you, and hope Nepal will be able to rise once again with all of your help.
For the full report from Nepal, including photos and stories from many of the recipients, see the links below.
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