Healing Nepal
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.... 9 months on...
Its almost nine months since the earthquake and winter is hitting those who are STILL living in tents and under tarps very hard. Children and old people are particularly vunerable. I had thought I was done with with this campaign in November when I handed out the last of the teddy bears (see below). But I re-activated in December when I realised there is so much still to be done.
The government has announced it will only start real reconstruction work in April 2016 - a whole year after people lost their homes. Monies promised to families by the government have NOT been released yet. In addition, a blockade in the lowland areas of the country has meant gas for cooking and heating, petrol and general goods and foodstuffs are not reaching Kathmandu. What this means is those in Kathmandu who were not directly affected by the earthquake are now struggling to feed their families and obviously have less time and resources to give for those in the worst affected earthquake areas. Thankfully many, particularly the youth, are still working hard to get blankets and warm clothes out to those in desperate need.
Its hard to explain to those outside the current conditions. Which are made worse by the constant aftershocks which hit daily and although most of them are small and cause no damage, the pychological affect is ... well you can imagine.
Thank you for your continued support. Please read further to know more about this campaign and myself.
Jackie
Healing Nepal
Although rebuilding will continue for months, particularly as it will need to more or less halt during the monsoon, now there are other needs that need to be addressed.
Resiliant Nepal
Nepali people are by nature very resiliant. Partly because the majority of them still live and work on the land. But obviously after such a traumatic event as the earthquake on 25 April 2015, some people are very vulnerable to the stress that surrounds losing loved ones and losing ones home. Even those who have not suffered these losses have lost their faith in the ground itself. Will it move today and bring more terror?
This Campaign
Im turning now away from building homes and toilets towards working with children to rebuild their confidence in nature and to regain their sense of fun. Over 24,000 classrooms were damanged and almost a million children have no school to return to. Safe learning spaces have been created in some areas but many children are still afraid.
This campaign has now turned towards providing two things for children:-
*Help them understand what happened during the earthquake and what is happening now, and what is likely to happen in the future.
*Bringing laughter and fun back into their lives.
This is being done through providing training to teachers so that they can better counsel children and recognise those in most need. In addition, fun days of workshops such as dancing and face painting will be provided to various schools.
Teacher Training
Training was given to 25 teachers from seven schools on 11 July. This training provided them with the tools to better understand and help children adjust in getting back into school.
We will be monitoring teachers in the classroom over the next three weeks, ensuring they utilize their new knowledge. We will also be taking these trainings into Youth Clubs and working with out-of-school children.
Colour Me Safe
A wonderful woman in the Philllipines has sent the text and graphics for a colouring book explaining to kids what an earthquake is, and how its okay for them to feel angry, scared and confused. And how, in some way, to cope with this. This colouring book has been translated into Nepali by an organisation called Global Village Nepal who are providing me with 1,000 copies to bring to the 7 schools I'm currently working with. This will take place at the end of July. Funding for the crayons has been provided by a good friend of mine. Thank you Michelle Bostick! UPDATE: Over 1,800 colouring books were distributed by my team and thousands more distributed by others.
Just Hug Me!
Currently I'm looking to raise GBP 333 to buy 100 teddy bears for the smallest children. GBP will buy one teddy bear so please give what you can to take this latest initiative forward. UPDATE: 250 teddy bears were given new homes where they are sharing love and hugs!
Nepal Still Needs Your Help!t
The Nepal earthquake might no longer be top news in your town but it certainly will be top news in many towns and villages in Nepal for a very long time to come.
Please continue to give what you can. Either here or to any friend or organisation who is working to rebuild this amazing country. Don't give up on us just because we are no longer the top news story.
What Happened and What Is Needed
On 12 May, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at 12:50 p.m. local time near Chilankha Village in Dolakha District. A total of 32 districts were affected, including those still recovering from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25th April.
It is vital therefore to keep the plight of Nepali people in the forefront of peoples’ minds and try to do more as soon as possible. While the news cameras find new stories from around the world and move on, for the people of Nepal there will be no “moving on” from their misery for months or years to come.
What this Campaign has Achieved So Far
In addition to the teacher training, mentioned above, through your kind donations over 400 women and girls have been given sanitary napkins and underpants, and one community has been provided with shelter and toilets through two linked organisations,
To Da Loo and Helter Shelter.
To Da Loo has been building latrines and toilets in temporary camps and in communities where many (or all) homes have been destroyed or make inhabitable. This is particularly vital for girls and women who find it hard to relieve themselves in open spaces. This is an on-going process.
Helter Shelter has provided tarpaulins and tents for immediate shelter from the rain and sun to families who are homeless. With the monsoon here Helter Shelter is upscaling its effort into something more permanent. .
How You Can Help
By donating money here, I will personally ensure your donation reaches those most in need.
About Me
I'm a Scottish woman who has lived in Nepal for 20 years. I'm a freelance writer/editor for NGOs, as well as the owner of a small training company. In the past I have worked in tourism running a small jungle safari hotel in the west of the country. I have travelled extensively around Nepal, including several remote areas which are now in such dire need.
I am devastated and deeply saddened by what has happened. But overwhelmed and grateful of the hard work of the To Da Loo and Helter Shelter teams, as well as the countless of other teams of rescuers and rebuilders brought together by this terrible event. Please give whatever you can and together we can help heal Nepal.
Thank you.
Jackie Taylor
Its almost nine months since the earthquake and winter is hitting those who are STILL living in tents and under tarps very hard. Children and old people are particularly vunerable. I had thought I was done with with this campaign in November when I handed out the last of the teddy bears (see below). But I re-activated in December when I realised there is so much still to be done.
The government has announced it will only start real reconstruction work in April 2016 - a whole year after people lost their homes. Monies promised to families by the government have NOT been released yet. In addition, a blockade in the lowland areas of the country has meant gas for cooking and heating, petrol and general goods and foodstuffs are not reaching Kathmandu. What this means is those in Kathmandu who were not directly affected by the earthquake are now struggling to feed their families and obviously have less time and resources to give for those in the worst affected earthquake areas. Thankfully many, particularly the youth, are still working hard to get blankets and warm clothes out to those in desperate need.
Its hard to explain to those outside the current conditions. Which are made worse by the constant aftershocks which hit daily and although most of them are small and cause no damage, the pychological affect is ... well you can imagine.
Thank you for your continued support. Please read further to know more about this campaign and myself.
Jackie
Healing Nepal
Although rebuilding will continue for months, particularly as it will need to more or less halt during the monsoon, now there are other needs that need to be addressed.
Resiliant Nepal
Nepali people are by nature very resiliant. Partly because the majority of them still live and work on the land. But obviously after such a traumatic event as the earthquake on 25 April 2015, some people are very vulnerable to the stress that surrounds losing loved ones and losing ones home. Even those who have not suffered these losses have lost their faith in the ground itself. Will it move today and bring more terror?
This Campaign
Im turning now away from building homes and toilets towards working with children to rebuild their confidence in nature and to regain their sense of fun. Over 24,000 classrooms were damanged and almost a million children have no school to return to. Safe learning spaces have been created in some areas but many children are still afraid.
This campaign has now turned towards providing two things for children:-
*Help them understand what happened during the earthquake and what is happening now, and what is likely to happen in the future.
*Bringing laughter and fun back into their lives.
This is being done through providing training to teachers so that they can better counsel children and recognise those in most need. In addition, fun days of workshops such as dancing and face painting will be provided to various schools.
Teacher Training
Training was given to 25 teachers from seven schools on 11 July. This training provided them with the tools to better understand and help children adjust in getting back into school.
We will be monitoring teachers in the classroom over the next three weeks, ensuring they utilize their new knowledge. We will also be taking these trainings into Youth Clubs and working with out-of-school children.
Colour Me Safe
A wonderful woman in the Philllipines has sent the text and graphics for a colouring book explaining to kids what an earthquake is, and how its okay for them to feel angry, scared and confused. And how, in some way, to cope with this. This colouring book has been translated into Nepali by an organisation called Global Village Nepal who are providing me with 1,000 copies to bring to the 7 schools I'm currently working with. This will take place at the end of July. Funding for the crayons has been provided by a good friend of mine. Thank you Michelle Bostick! UPDATE: Over 1,800 colouring books were distributed by my team and thousands more distributed by others.
Just Hug Me!
Currently I'm looking to raise GBP 333 to buy 100 teddy bears for the smallest children. GBP will buy one teddy bear so please give what you can to take this latest initiative forward. UPDATE: 250 teddy bears were given new homes where they are sharing love and hugs!
Nepal Still Needs Your Help!t
The Nepal earthquake might no longer be top news in your town but it certainly will be top news in many towns and villages in Nepal for a very long time to come.
Please continue to give what you can. Either here or to any friend or organisation who is working to rebuild this amazing country. Don't give up on us just because we are no longer the top news story.
What Happened and What Is Needed
On 12 May, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at 12:50 p.m. local time near Chilankha Village in Dolakha District. A total of 32 districts were affected, including those still recovering from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25th April.
It is vital therefore to keep the plight of Nepali people in the forefront of peoples’ minds and try to do more as soon as possible. While the news cameras find new stories from around the world and move on, for the people of Nepal there will be no “moving on” from their misery for months or years to come.
What this Campaign has Achieved So Far
In addition to the teacher training, mentioned above, through your kind donations over 400 women and girls have been given sanitary napkins and underpants, and one community has been provided with shelter and toilets through two linked organisations,
To Da Loo and Helter Shelter.
To Da Loo has been building latrines and toilets in temporary camps and in communities where many (or all) homes have been destroyed or make inhabitable. This is particularly vital for girls and women who find it hard to relieve themselves in open spaces. This is an on-going process.
Helter Shelter has provided tarpaulins and tents for immediate shelter from the rain and sun to families who are homeless. With the monsoon here Helter Shelter is upscaling its effort into something more permanent. .
How You Can Help
By donating money here, I will personally ensure your donation reaches those most in need.
About Me
I'm a Scottish woman who has lived in Nepal for 20 years. I'm a freelance writer/editor for NGOs, as well as the owner of a small training company. In the past I have worked in tourism running a small jungle safari hotel in the west of the country. I have travelled extensively around Nepal, including several remote areas which are now in such dire need.
I am devastated and deeply saddened by what has happened. But overwhelmed and grateful of the hard work of the To Da Loo and Helter Shelter teams, as well as the countless of other teams of rescuers and rebuilders brought together by this terrible event. Please give whatever you can and together we can help heal Nepal.
Thank you.
Jackie Taylor
Organizer
Jackie Taylor
Organizer