Nepalese families are benefiting from earthquake-resilient buildings thanks to Islamic Relief

Nepalese families are benefiting from earthquake-resilient buildings and sustainable livelihoods thanks to a joint project between Islamic Relief Worldwide and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF).

Women in Nepal’s Langbu village have gained both privacy and dignity with the public bathing cubicles built collaboratively by the LWF Nepal and Islamic Relief, following the devastating earthquake in 2015.

Thanks to the interfaith program Build Back Better, launched by the LWF and Islamic Relief to rebuild community resilience after the earthquake many lives have improved. People with disabilities are among the many local people who now have earthquake-resilient houses, and skills training has created income-generating opportunities for many families.

The LWF and Islamic Relief began their collaborative efforts in Nepal immediately after the earthquake which killed 9,000 people, injured 22,000 and caused widespread damage. They focused on the rural municipalities of Naukunda and Kalika in the Himalayan district of Rasuwa, the smallest of the 16 districts in the region, with a population of 43,000.

By the end of last year, 151 houses had been constructed under the initiative, which follows strict government guidelines under the supervision of qualified engineers and technical staff.

Original source: Islamic Relief
Published on 15 February 2019