On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal. This earthquake affected more than 5 million people. Thousands of families lost their homes. More than 30,000 died or were injured.

Now, it’s now been one year since the earthquake in Nepal. How did your support help save lives during the disaster? What are we doing now to make the country safer?

You made a difference in Nepal 

In response to the earthquake, here’s how you an impact in Nepal:

• 5,233 hygiene kits distributed to pregnant, lactating women, families with children under 5 years old, and other at-risk families.
• 20 distribution centers were established.
• In 5 communities, 51 community health volunteers were trained.
• A total of 6,765 community members were trained at 21 hygiene education sessions.

After a year, what changed?

After the earthquake in Nepal, more than 700 health facilities were completely or partially destroyed. Many safe water sources were lost. This left thousands of people vulnerable. Pregnant women who have little to no access to medical care. Children were unable to properly wash their hands after going to the bathroom. Families had no safe access to clean water. Together, these factors could spell major disaster for months or years after the initial earthquake in Nepal.

Thanks to you, we were able to do more than just react to the immediate disaster. We have worked hard over the past year to improve the health system by focusing on protecting the children and mothers who were at great risk. Your support helped local facilities, clinics, and communities provide better care. They were able to create more safe, reliable places for mothers and their children to receive care. You gave hygiene kits to people recovering from the earthquake in Nepal. This included nursing or pregnant mothers, children, and families caught in a time of need. Moreover, your support is still on the ground implementing a better healthcare system that will help many.

Badu is an 82-year-old survivor of the earthquake in Nepal

The earthquake in Nepal injured Badu. She lived in her rural home for most of her life. As an 82-year-old subsistence farmer, a falling piece of rubble hit her from a nearby building before she could reach safety. Thankfully, through your support, a volunteer was sent to the remote health clinic near Badu’s home. Our volunteer wrapped and splinted her broken foot. As a result, this allowed her to heal safely and avoid further injury.

Her entire village was destroyed in the earthquake in Nepal, and at least 7 people died. In reflecting, one of her neighbors said, “You could hear them moaning from underneath the mud, ‘Help us, help us.'” Although Badu’s foot broke from the collapsing building, she was grateful it wasn’t worse. And, thanks to you, she was able to receive quick, safe treatment.

Stronger for years to come

It was because of your quick action that our teams were some of the first on the ground. We provided medical supplies, emergency relief, and assessment of damage caused by the earthquake in Nepal.

Your support saves lives. Donate now.