FLOODING IS EVEN WORSE THAN EARTHQUAKE!

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In the wake of the devastating floods that have struck the Panauti municipality & the Roshi river regions on September 2024, the urgency of support for the local population has never been greater. 

The catastrophic impact of these floods has left the villagers without basic amenities, such as clean water, food, & shelter. The village infrastructures has been severely impacted, with roads, bridges, & power lines completely wiped out, leaving the community isolated & vulnerable.

Some families have already made the difficult decision to leave their beloved community due to the damage being so extensive. Despite the devastation, the village has managed to restore limited access to clean water & temporary electrical solutions. The trauma of the flood remains fresh, & fear still lingers.

To minimise the financial, physical, & emotional impact, villagers should be equipped with the necessary tools during future disaster to be better prepared & able to protect themselves & their loved ones. The most pressing issue is the lack of emergency lights. Flooding occurs often at night, electricity is cut off, leaving everybody in complete darkness , which heightens the risk of accidents & complicates evacuation movements.

This fundraising campaign aims to provide emergency lighting for the 100 homes of the Gaagle village in the Community of Tamang. Our primary goal is to install solar powered lighting systems that will ensure residents & visitors have access to light during disasters, helping them reaching safer areas & communicate with one another amidst the darkness.