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Nepal

Nepal earthquake 2015 - one year on

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Since the earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April 2015, CBM, with partner organisations, has been working to ensure that everyone in the affected communities - including persons with disabilities - benefits from and participates in relief and recovery work. One year on, we have reached more than 25,000 people in the worst-hit districts.

Our strategy has been to provide access to medical and psychosocial rehabilitation and support, and to ensure that mainstream relief is disability-inclusive. In this process, we have been using the knowledge and resources of Nepalese Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs), and working in close cooperation with other humanitarian agencies through the coordination mechanisms set up in the country.

To ensure that the transition into long-term rehabilitation is smooth, that gaps are filled and that the recovery work is in harmony with ongoing development work, we have projects planned for the next two to three years. These have been designed not only to create a seamless response, but the overall strategy is looking to the future; our work, together with local partners, will build more inclusive and resilient communities for all.