Nepal Earthquake - Practical Action to build back better

Our team in Nepal is working to help people in three areas in which we work - Gorkha, Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Today we launched a text to donate campaign to support our long-term relief efforts in these areas.

Our staff are assessing the damage and delivering emergency relief, as well as planning reconstruction.

Over the coming days we are aiming to deliver the following services where they are needed most:

• Water treatment - to reduce deaths by disease, especially in infants
• Emergency shelters - for homes, and public facilities, eg. toilets
• Energy generation - lighting and heating, including for medical centres
• Solar communication technology - for mobile phone charging

Practical Action is looking to target three badly affected districts where we already have a strong field presence - Gorkha, Dhading and Rasuwa.

We are mobilising teams for Gorkha and Dhading districts, to provide temporary shelters and supply clean water and sanitation, starting with two villages in each district.

A full round up of our activities is available here