Women are often more vulnerable in traditional communities during emergencies. Men are more vocal, and are listened to more. They are stronger, and able to walk further and carry heavier loads of supplies. Where there are food…
On Monday (11 May) UMN signed a new General Agreement with the Government of Nepal’s Social Welfare Council for another five years, effective from 17 July 2015. For some time, we have wanted to bring the General…
On Monday (11 May) UMN signed a new General Agreement with the Government of Nepal’s Social Welfare Council for another five years, effective from 17 July 2015. For some time, we have wanted to bring the General…
It was a nightmare journey for the five trucks and two tractors full of relief supplies to get to Chimchok, close to Ree VDC in north Dhading. Punctures and breakdowns beset them, and the “roads” were terribly…
It was a nightmare journey for the five trucks and two tractors full of relief supplies to get to Chimchok, close to Ree VDC in north Dhading. Punctures and breakdowns beset them, and the “roads” were terribly…
For two weeks, the villagers of Jharlang have been waiting. This remote VDC in north Dhading has been completely cut off since the earthquake of 25 April. With no road access, with suspension bridges broken and walking…
For two weeks, the villagers of Jharlang have been waiting. This remote VDC in north Dhading has been completely cut off since the earthquake of 25 April. With no road access, with suspension bridges broken and walking…
Now announcing a “silent auction” in which everyone wins! In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, many of us are left wondering how we can help. Nora Collins, who teaches the children of expatriate assigned to United…
Now announcing a “silent auction” in which everyone wins! In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, many of us are left wondering how we can help. Nora Collins, who teaches the children of expatriate assigned to United…
Effective collaboration is critical in disaster response situations. Sometimes, organisations work well together, and sometimes they don’t. A really positive example is the relief distribution carried out by UMN’s partner Nepal Christian Relief Services in two VDCs…
