Nepal Earthquake - Emergency Response 2015 - Samaritan’s Purse Canada

May 2015 - On April 25 a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal with the epicentre 81 km northwest of Kathmandu. The earthquake has affected over 8 million people displaced 2.8 million and has left more than 3.5 million Nepalese in need of food assistance. To date the Government of Nepal has confirmed over 8 600 deaths and 16 800 injured. On May 12 a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal northeast of Kathmandu and near its border with China. This aftershock caused additional damage and loss of life including throughout many areas already impacted by the April 25 earthquake. With DFATD's support Samaritan’s Purse Canada is helping to meet the shelter hygiene and household items needs of up to 30 000 earthquake-affected people. Project activities include: (1) distribution of emergency relief supplies including tarps blankets jerry cans cooking kits and hygiene items; and (2) distribution of emergency shelter kits and tools.

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to emergency relief and shelter items. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.