Sarswati Foundation |
Disaster response for Arupokhari
The Need.
Arupokhari is situated just 10 miles from Gorkha district headquarters in the Western region of Nepal, and only 10 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. The damage to local homes and infrastructure is catastrophic, and most of the 4,564 men, women, and children in Arupokhari are now without shelter and public infrastructure such as schools and health centers which have all been destroyed.
Our approach: 700 homes. 3 schools. 1 health center.
Homes first. The Sarswati Foundation seeks to help rebuild homes for 700 households in Arupokhari. This reconstruction phase will take time, but will be an essential step to ensure that the men, women, and children of the villages are protected from the elements, and protect their dignity while they restore their livelihoods.
Health matters. The second phase of the project is to rebuild a health center. The emergency response, rebuilding and restoration phases will take a major toll on the health of the population, and it must be prepared to handle the new demands of the reconstruction and rehabilitation processes.
No missing generations. Until livelihoods are restored, it is inevitable that primary education will not be a priority. However, it is essential that schools are rebuilt, and children are re-enrolled as soon as possible to minimize the risk of having a lost generation - a generation of young people who couldn't attend school.
Health matters. The second phase of the project is to rebuild a health center. The emergency response, rebuilding and restoration phases will take a major toll on the health of the population, and it must be prepared to handle the new demands of the reconstruction and rehabilitation processes.
No missing generations. Until livelihoods are restored, it is inevitable that primary education will not be a priority. However, it is essential that schools are rebuilt, and children are re-enrolled as soon as possible to minimize the risk of having a lost generation - a generation of young people who couldn't attend school.