This time last year, two major earthquakes struck Nepal within a couple of weeks of each other. They left nearly 9000 people dead and as many as 22,300 injured. The quakes resulted in thousands of homes being ripped apart and flattened schools and hospitals. More than a million children were left in danger. Unicef appealed to the British public to help fund an emergency response and they answered with a resounding £7 million in donations.
Rebuilding lives
The money raised by the Unicef Nepal earthquake appeal enabled the agency to work with the Nepali government and other partners to help rebuild the lives of children affected by the disaster. The response included delivery of water and sanitation. Unicef was also able to offer children at risk access to health care and nutrition. The money raised was used to fund the protection of children and their families.
UK support made all the difference
Thanks to its British supporters, Unicef has made sure that over half a million children have been vaccinated against measles and rubella. Close to a million children have been issued with health kits that can be used to treat life threatening diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea. 1.3 million people have been provided with clean water and nearly half a million people have been provided with toilets and sanitation facilities. Nearly 180,000 children and their families have been given access to psychosocial care and support.
Unicef would like to say a huge thank you to the British public as well as its government for lending their support to the children of Nepal affected by the earthquake and being there when they needed it most
