By Nepal Youth Foundation | Project Leader
On August 26, catastrophic flash floods and landslides devastated communities across Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. As of September 10, more than 1,380 people had been confirmed dead, 5,500 remained missing, and 7,500 homes had been destroyed. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 17,000 children have been affected.
We are grateful to report that all children, students, and staff at Olgapuri Children’s Village are safe. Our U.S. team remains in close contact with our team in Nepal as they navigate the situation in real time and continue checking on children, young people, staff, and communities connected to NYF programs and scholarships across the country.
The impact of this disaster extends far beyond NYF’s existing programs. Our mission has always centered on helping Nepal’s children and young people build healthy, educated, and empowered lives. When Nepal faces moments of extraordinary need, we do what we can to support the country we care so deeply about. This time is no different.
Many children and families are coping with trauma, loss, displacement, and tremendous uncertainty. Ankur counselors are providing psychological first aid and psychosocial support at holding centers in Nuwakot. Child- and women-friendly spaces are giving survivors a safe and supportive environment where they can begin processing their experiences and expressing their emotions.
As schools prepare to reopen in affected communities, Ankur has also launched a training program on Psychological First Aid and Self-Care for teachers in Nuwakot. Teachers will play an important role in welcoming children back into the classroom, recognizing signs of emotional distress, and helping students regain a sense of safety and routine. The training also gives teachers tools to care for their own mental health as they support children while coping with the crisis themselves.
The first training was held on September 10 at a secondary school in Nuwakot, with 29 teachers participating. Ankur is already receiving requests from additional schools and expects to conduct further trainings in the coming weeks.
The journey to healing is not linear, but with compassionate and sustained support, children and families can begin moving forward. Thank you for supporting Psychological Counseling for Nepali Children and helping Ankur respond during this time of extraordinary need.
*Out of respect for the privacy and dignity of flood survivors, we have chosen not to include photographs in this update.
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