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READ MOREJune 1, 2015 | None | OLE Nepal
Finding calmness in the center of devastation
Tundikhel, an only vast open space in between the city, is now filled with families who lost their homes in the recent earthquake. As we drive, walk, or ride past through the lanes alongside Tundikhel, we can see numerous tents—some donated by China and some made locally by the sufferers. When the OLE Nepal team visited the 'refugee camp-like place,' it was heart-wrenching to see people in need of necessities required for survival. Many organizations from various backgrounds provided immediate relief efforts, such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, etc.
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READ MOREMay 29, 2015 | None | OLE Nepal
Continuing our fruitful effort @ Kirtipur
OLE Nepal's Earthquake Relief Effort has been producing positive results in both Child Friendly Spaces of Kirtipur and Khokana/Bungamati. Our volunteers have been traveling every day to provide relief for children by engaging them in interactive activities using our education tools. Below are some photos taken during one of the sessions at Kirtipur:
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READ MOREMay 25, 2015 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Relief efforts at Khokana and Bungamati
Last week, our team members visited the Khokana and Bungamati areas to observe the situation of the people, particularly the children. After understanding the critical environment of the area, our team decided to carry on the relief effort to help children engage in learning. OLE Nepal, in collaboration with Loo Niva Child Concern Group, is advancing the relief effort at their Child Friendly Spaces (CFS). Volunteers from OLE Nepal and Loo Niva oversee the session and help children invest their time in learning.
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READ MOREMay 24, 2015 | Impact Stories | OLE Nepal
Sindhupalchowk: ruins and relief
On May 20, I traveled from Kathmandu to Liskankhu, Sindhupalchowk, to help with a relief program. Sindhupalchowk is one of the most severely damaged districts by the earthquake. It had been less than two months since I had traveled the same area admiring beautiful, lush villages. Now, to see the same villages turned into rubble was heart-wrenching. But it was also relieving to see people coming together to help each other. Many temporary houses were built along the way through the locals' efforts, and I was also able to witness a relief program that was very well-managed by the village committee.
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READ MOREMay 22, 2015 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Bringing smiles in innocent faces
Sabita and Sawal started setting up the laptops and slowly passed each one around. All the children in the room seemed very excited and happy to see the green tool placed in front of them. And that was exactly what we wanted - to see them smile and enjoy their time amidst the fearful situation. They sat in a group of three and started trying out different activities and lessons from E-paath. Children were unsure when their schools would resume, but these sessions definitely helped them spend their time in quality learning. OLE Nepal is conducting these relief efforts in different places. The following photo series shows kids involved in exploring the educational tool at Kirtipur. We are available in two centers of Kirtipur: Navajyoti Primary School and Janasewa Higher Secondary School between 11 am and 3 pm.