Although very close to the capital Kathmandu, Sindhupalchok district is one of the least developed in the country. It was also one of the most affected districts by the earthquakes. More than 3,000 people were killed and nearly 900 were injured. In this very mountainous region where the roads and paths are very narrow, humanitarian assistance, yet implemented immediately, was considerably slowed. The logistical challenges to reach these isolated populations have been huge, and distributions had to be transported by helicopter.
As this region mainly relies on agriculture, households depended on harvests to survive and ensure a regular income. After the earthquake, the region's economy has been greatly affected, markets were destroyed, as well as seeds and tools. Our teams implemented distributions of tarpaulins, shelter kits, food, hygiene and other essential items for survival kits, in the district of Sindhupalchok and in the near district of Dhading, that faces similar issues. More than 10,000 tarps and 1,500 hygiene kits have been distributed. 1,500 people have benefited from cash for work activities, to rebuild latrines, particularly in schools, as well as water points, in addition to enabling access to a temporary income they greatly need.