In November 2023, a devastating earthquake shook western Nepal. Around 200,000 people, including 68,000 children, still need humanitarian assistance.
The situation
On November 3, 2023, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Karnali Province in western Nepal. It killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, including many children. The earthquake also destroyed or damaged houses, schools, health facilities and water supply infrastructure, which disrupted important services for children. Around 200,000 people – 68,000 children among them – are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
Life has still not returned to normal in the affected neighborhoods, but the people there are trying to rebuild, one day at a time.
“Three months on, following a harsh winter, thousands of children affected by the destructive earthquake in western Nepal continue to face daily hardships. They are still dealing with the trauma of losing loved ones. Their development is at risk as they lost their belongings, homes and schools.”
How your donation helps
Immediately after the earthquake, UNICEF was on the ground in Nepal with the government and partners, providing children and their families with life-saving emergency supplies like hygiene kits and water purification tablets, as well as tarpaulins and blankets to offer protection from the elements.
Together with its partners, UNICEF also repaired and installed sanitary facilities and set up temporary learning centers and child friendly spaces where children can go to play.
To help those affected over the long term, UNICEF urgently needs support. To date, only 7 percent of UNICEF’s 15.7 million dollar appeal has been funded.