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In the wake of the Earthquake in Nepal
On April 25th, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck killing over 10,000 people and injuring more than 23,000. Another deadly magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck two weeks after.
GoPhilanthropic staff were in Kathmandu at the time of the earthquake, evaluating new partner programs devoted to education, health and empowerment.
In response to the disaster GoPhilanthropic is supporting several community-based initiatives. Requests for funding have been evaluated based on the thoroughness of the plan, the organization's ability to effectively execute and how our funds can make the broadest impact.
We have collectively raised over $25,000. You can expect regular updates and progress reports as we apply our grants to the particular programs and projects in Nepal.
GoPhilanthropic staff were in Kathmandu at the time of the earthquake, evaluating new partner programs devoted to education, health and empowerment.
In response to the disaster GoPhilanthropic is supporting several community-based initiatives. Requests for funding have been evaluated based on the thoroughness of the plan, the organization's ability to effectively execute and how our funds can make the broadest impact.
We have collectively raised over $25,000. You can expect regular updates and progress reports as we apply our grants to the particular programs and projects in Nepal.
Rebuilding in Dadagaun
GoPhilanthropic's Earthquake Fund is assisting in the rebuilding of the village of Dadagaun, located ten kilometers outside of Kathmandu. Ninety percent of the homes in Dadagaun were destroyed or severely damaged during the earthquake and its orphanage completely collapsed. Collaboration is currently taking place among various funding groups coordinate efforts to hlep this village rebuild. Four mechanical compressed earth brick-making machines from China have been purchased for the villagers to share. Recycled earth is used from the mudbricks of the old dwellings, no electricity is needed, and the shape of the brick allows for reinforcement with concrete beams horizontally and steel rods vertically, increasing future earthquake tolerance. A portion of your donations will be applied to the brick-making machines and the rest to the materials needed to reconstruct the homes.
GoPhilanthropic's Earthquake Fund is assisting in the rebuilding of the village of Dadagaun, located ten kilometers outside of Kathmandu. Ninety percent of the homes in Dadagaun were destroyed or severely damaged during the earthquake and its orphanage completely collapsed. Collaboration is currently taking place among various funding groups coordinate efforts to hlep this village rebuild. Four mechanical compressed earth brick-making machines from China have been purchased for the villagers to share. Recycled earth is used from the mudbricks of the old dwellings, no electricity is needed, and the shape of the brick allows for reinforcement with concrete beams horizontally and steel rods vertically, increasing future earthquake tolerance. A portion of your donations will be applied to the brick-making machines and the rest to the materials needed to reconstruct the homes.
TOIT School becomes a hub for the community
In times of disaster, schools can often become the focal point for a community--for communication, planning, support and of course, a return to normalcy for children. GoPhilanthropic has granted funds for food and psychological counseling to TOIT School outside Bhaktapur--an ancient heritage city that was suffered an enormous amount of damage. With our contributions, TOIT has been able to provide a free lunch program for the 100 children attending school and also begin to offer psychological counseling to all of the students, many of whom are suffering from the effects of post traumatic stress.
In times of disaster, schools can often become the focal point for a community--for communication, planning, support and of course, a return to normalcy for children. GoPhilanthropic has granted funds for food and psychological counseling to TOIT School outside Bhaktapur--an ancient heritage city that was suffered an enormous amount of damage. With our contributions, TOIT has been able to provide a free lunch program for the 100 children attending school and also begin to offer psychological counseling to all of the students, many of whom are suffering from the effects of post traumatic stress.
Next steps--rebuilding another 50 homes
With the monsoon season upon us, providing housing for the 250,000 people who have been displaced and living underneath tarps and tents is a serious priority, not to mention a major health concern as families live on wet earth, with pooling water. In addition to having lost their homes and loved ones, many rural Nepali families depend upon subsistence farming as a means to survive. Without the ability to keep grains dry, many are faced with losing their only means of survival. We are currently collaborating with The World is My Country Foundation, an organization with deep ties to Nepal and connections to a vast network of local, professional volunteers. They have trained villagers from 63 households in building transitional housing and two community centers. With the help of GoPhilanthropic funding, we hope to build an additional 100 transitional homes and 2 classrooms in the village of Daragaun (not to be confused with the village of Dadagaun referred to above).
The budget for this project totals $50,000. We are working on a potential grant opportunity for $30,000 -- a remaining $20,000 would then be needed. The cost to build a home is $500 and includes all of the training, tools and building materials. The transitional structures solve some important immediate needs and can later be used to store grain or livestock as more permanent structures. Any financial help in providing these structures is very greatly appreciated.
With the monsoon season upon us, providing housing for the 250,000 people who have been displaced and living underneath tarps and tents is a serious priority, not to mention a major health concern as families live on wet earth, with pooling water. In addition to having lost their homes and loved ones, many rural Nepali families depend upon subsistence farming as a means to survive. Without the ability to keep grains dry, many are faced with losing their only means of survival. We are currently collaborating with The World is My Country Foundation, an organization with deep ties to Nepal and connections to a vast network of local, professional volunteers. They have trained villagers from 63 households in building transitional housing and two community centers. With the help of GoPhilanthropic funding, we hope to build an additional 100 transitional homes and 2 classrooms in the village of Daragaun (not to be confused with the village of Dadagaun referred to above).
The budget for this project totals $50,000. We are working on a potential grant opportunity for $30,000 -- a remaining $20,000 would then be needed. The cost to build a home is $500 and includes all of the training, tools and building materials. The transitional structures solve some important immediate needs and can later be used to store grain or livestock as more permanent structures. Any financial help in providing these structures is very greatly appreciated.