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After the 2015 earthquake, Help focused its relief efforts on the community of Thulo Sirubari in Sindhupalchok District. In the village, with a population of 9,908, nearly every family was affected; over 96 percent of the homes and many public facilities were destroyed.

The emergency relief phase—which included cleanup efforts and the distribution of building materials and tools—was followed by reconstruction: sanitation facilities, latrines, and water filters provided 2,034 schoolchildren and 208 households with access to clean drinking water and hygiene training.

All ten local schools were rebuilt to be earthquake-resistant—carried out by Nepalese craftspeople whom Help had previously trained extensively. Together, they also built six model homes to serve as templates for future construction projects. In this way, knowledge of earthquake-resistant construction is preserved in the long term—in keeping with the principle of helping people help themselves.

At the end of August 2026, a severe flash flood devastated northern Nepal. Triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas, water, mud and debris swept away entire villages, roads and bridges – particularly in the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Over 1,450 people have died, many are still missing, and countless families have lost their homes and livelihoods. The monsoon continues to bring heavy rainfall, leading to landslides and flooding.

Nepal itself contributes very little to global warming: The country accounts for only about 0.05 percent of global CO₂ emissions—per capita, about 30 times less than Germany. Nevertheless, climate change is hitting Nepal particularly hard—glaciers are melting, and disasters like this one are becoming more frequent.

In addition, Nepal is highly prone to earthquakes: In April 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck. The disaster claimed 9,000 lives, and over 600,000 homes were completely destroyed. Underground waterways were displaced, and vital water sources dried up. Many public facilities, such as schools, also failed to withstand the tremors. At the time, 2.8 million people required humanitarian aid.