Nepal Earthquake - Emergency Response 2015 - Christian Children’s Fund (CCF) 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 CCF Canada is helping to meet the protection and education needs of up to 4 526 earthquake-affected children. Project activities include: (1) establishment of Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and Child Friendly Spaces (CFS); (2) delivery of child protection in emergencies training to local authorities; (3) delivery of child protection in emergencies and emergency preparedness training to school principals and administrators; and (4) provision of teaching and learning materials to teachers and students.

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to protection and education services for earthquake-affected children. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.