The earthquakes of April and May 2015 gave rise to a tremendous show of solidarity. ONGD-FNEL received numerous donations, and many fund-raising activities were organised within the association or by FNEL (Luxembourg scouts and guides association), scout groups or related organisations. Again, a big thank-you to everyone.
The donations received allowed ONGD-FNEL to respond to its Nepalese partners’ needs and provide targeted aid for the population groups most affected. ONGD-FNEL concentrated its efforts on priority projects complementing its development activities designed to boost education in Nepal (Framework Agreement 2015/2018).
The need to obtain the Nepalese government’s agreement for all rehabilitation measures significantly delayed the start-up of projects (our partners are unable to act without such agreement); however, more than 2 years later, the overall outcome of our activities is positive.
Aid and protection for lone children in Rasuwa together with Umbrella Organisation Nepal: 3 299 children in the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot made use of two telephone help-lines, and 75 children were accommodated in the emergency shelter. The project ran for 8 months, and ONGD-FNEL’s contribution amounted to €8 500.