Distribution of help to earthquake victims

It is several weeks since the last update.  The second earthquake created a sense of despair throughout Nepal, but the Nepali people have organized self help groups.  There is general suspicion of the government and officials which is fueled by the media and the discovery of some misappropriation of donated goods.Netra has formed his own self help group and this week he has

Collecting tin in Kangel

Tin, for collection, beside the road

Ma recording the distribution of tin

tarpaulin shelter for the woman with her little baby

Tarpaulin to provide shelter

gone out to Kangel, his village in the Solu Khumbu, and with the help of some local officials he has distributed tin roofing.  According to Netra - "I was bit popular people are very happy with me".  This was because he had already organized the distribution of goods before the politician and government officials arrived to carry out a survey.  I assume they flew in by helicopter.  Netra has been using the advice of local people who know the area.
Netra has also made sure the people around BFCC in Kopan have been helped.  He bought tarpaulins and food for people who needed help. I think the money we have raised has been put to good use.

There was a sizable donation from Trinity Grammar School (Kew) and we are hoping to set up a relationship with the School - fund raising and friendship.

Since April 25, I have been overwhelmed by the generousity of all sorts of people who have given personal donations or worked with friends to raise money.  So far our money is getting through to the people who need it and we can see it being used to buy useful materials.
The effects of the earthquake will be felt for many years, but we can help to build a better future for our friends in Nepal.

Netra has just sent through some more photos which show some of the personal difficulties.  The lady who had the premature baby was unable to find her family back in the village so has returned to Kathmandu.  The other mother does not have enough food.
The group is with Teresa and we are now using a loan from Teresa to pay for the food parcels.  Our money still has not arrived.

A newly arrived baby.

Teresa with the group and their food parcels

Another mother and baby in dire need of food

Netra has been working very hard to distribute food and shelter to the local people.  Originally we were restricting help to those who have links to BFCC, but there are lots of people who are more needy.  One group in particular was living in a building which collapsed, killing 12 people.  Netra found them with almost no food and no hope and has bought enough supplies to keep them alive.
Most of our affected families live in the area near Yagamati School. The old traditional farm houses has collapsed, but people are okay, although some have gone to hospital.

Collapsed building near Tensing Chok

Netra delivering a food parcel

Another collapsed building

Group near Faika Chok. Their four storey home collapsed and left them without food or shelter. 

Dipesh and Dipesha with their food parcel

Kushum and her mother

Twins with their food parcel