A devastating 6.4 Richter earthquake hit Karnali Province on November 3, 2023, claiming 157 lives and impacting 62,039 homes. The affected families, left without shelter and essentials, faced harsh conditions in the cold weather. Immediately, SOS Children's Villages Nepal joined hands with UNICEF, the protection cluster lead, and local authorities to provide crucial aid.
Initial interventions:
- We distributed 200 Maternity Kits to babies up to 45 days old and mothers. Each kit included warm essentials such as baby caps, socks, trousers, three baby blanket sets, and warm clothing for mothers (caps, socks).
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Establishment of child care space
Recognising the crucial role of community caregivers, SOS Children’s Villages Nepal also conducted orientation sessions on essential home care giving skills, linking them with the Child Care Space services.
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- 500 children including 38 caregivers were provided mental health and psychosocial support.
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- To ensure education in emergency, educational materials were distributed to 300 students aged five to eighteen.
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As in all our programmes, our focus is on childcare, protecting their rights and keeping families together. Responding to this crisis, SOS Children’s Villages Nepal initiated temporary Child Care Space, catering to 40 children daily (9:30 am - 4:00 pm).
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Trained caregivers and volunteers engaged children in therapeutic activities—singing, dancing, painting—to help them overcome trauma. Indoor and outdoor fun, personal hygiene support, and basic education were all part of the activities. Mid-day meals and snacks ensured these resilient children left the centre nourished and smiling.
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