Two million people were displaced by the 7.9 and 7.3 magnitude earthquakes that struck Nepal on April and May 2015, according to the National Population Census of Ministry of Home Affairs.
Thanks to your support, Karuna-Shechen was able to help over 200.000 people in 574 villages in the immediate aftermath of both earthquakes.
It is now time for reconstruction.
In September, we started implementing our rehabilitation intervention strategy to help communities rebuild their lives and villages.
To learn more about our achievements and strategy in Nepal, please read our:
May 28 2020
On this International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Karuna-Shechen reaffirms its commitment empowering women in India and Nepal so that they have access to a better life. The menstrual cycle - a natural but...
May 22 2020
PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY MEANS PRIORITIZING ALTRUISM OVER SELFISHNESS The diversity of living species on Earth is fascinating. We appreciate its beauty and, since the beginnings of science, have so...
May 12 2020
[Our experts have the floor] Interview with Shalav Rana, Karuna Shechen’s country director in Nepal. Shalav Rana is the country director of Karuna-Shechen in Nepal. He hasover 15 years of experi...
April 29 2020
20 years of rural exodus: between opportunity and illusion Over the past two decades, India has witnessed a massive exodus from rural areas. The last census in 2011 showed that the population was s...
April 28 2020
« Wonderment at the wilderness alone will not solve the ecological crisis, but it will, I hope, engender awareness and respect. » ~ Matthieu Ricard x We challenged you on Tuesday, April 21s...
