Nepal

Nepal is among the fifty poorest countries in the world. Most of the population makes a living off subsistence farming, while tourism and remittances are bringing in the much-needed foreign currencies.

More than one third of children aged under 5 are suffering from malnutrition. Conditioned by its geographical location, Nepal is highly prone to natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides and floods.

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Building disaster resilience in Nepal

On the 25th of April 2015, Nepal was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes seen in the last 80 years. More than 8,000 people lost their lives. Over 2.8 million people were affected by the quakes. Given the extent of the damage, after providing emergency relief, we also supported the country and its people in the areas of shelter, water and sanitation, psychological support and health, while preparing communities for future natural disasters.

Since 2020 we are working in close collaboration with local partners RSDC and KOSHISH with a focus on holistic community development to support the most vulnerable populations of Nepal. Along with preventative measures, which strengthen community resilience, we are conducting a human rights-based Global WASH Program in Nepal, which entails interventions for the improvement of water and sanitation facilities. In our other cross-country project, the “WomenPreneurs4Plastic” we are addressing the plastic problem by its roots and support women on their journey to a self-determined life.

Our projects in Nepal:

Strengthening Resilience

Womenpreneurs4Plastic

Global Program on WASH and Human Rights

News and stories from Nepal:

Cultivating Hope and Income Through Mushrooms

Lokbahaur Situala is 60 years old. The Nepalese farmer with the infectious laughter lives with his wife, son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren in the Panchkanya community in the Nuwakot district of southeastern Nepal. He has participated successfully in an inclusive community development initiative spearheaded by Malteser International. This project assists local low-income farmers in exploring alternative financial avenues, specifically through the cultivation and sale of edible mushrooms.