Ongoing clean-up work

And more about the situation

Suraj Dhonju

Juli 2021Sindhupalchok, Nepal
The clean-up work is in full swing, but an end to the misery remains a long way off.
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Before the evacuation work can begin inside the houses, up to three storeys of dirt must first be removed. In the meantime, the newly homeless wait in poorly prepared barracks or hotels and try to help as much as possible.

Indrawati: An important connection broken

Many of the rescue goods were unable to reach remote areas due to the disruption of the Indrawati Bridge. Rapid reconstruction is vital for the rural population.

Survived the flood, house and job gone, what now?

The future remains uncertain. Even individuals who manage to rebuild their small business are facing a bleak future: there is no prospect of expensive bank loans for a complete reconstruction and the regional clientele can only afford the bare necessities with difficulty.

Fair trade as a new path?

A new start is imminent, but where to? We are working with our local social ambassadors to find solutions for long-term, sustainable development aid in the region. We are focussing in particular on ideas that are based on our tried-and-tested fair trade principle and that work entirely or largely without donations.
The idea is very simple: to create added value from a natural product that grows well in the region by processing it and offering it on international markets. Artisanal products can often be produced using old and traditional methods without major investment. There are several potential raw material and product candidates that can be used to make excellent handcrafted products, such as lokta, hemp, jute or dwarf bamboo.