completed · Disaster Risk
DEC Nepal Earthquake Response Phase 2
The overall humanitarian situation in Nepal has improved. However, a number of the population in earthquake-affected areas continues to require humanitarian assistance. Assessment findings of various agencies, clusters, HelpAge and partner organizations show that there are significant numbers of households headed by OP and/or widows/widowers. Such households are amongst the poorest and most vulnerable. Many of the 14 affected districts in Nepal have a high rate of migration, with nearly 5.6% of the population in the 14 districts away from their homes for work and other purposes. A 2011 Central Bureau of Statistics’ report found that one in four households had at least one male of working age working away from home. From such statistics, it is estimated that increasing numbers of OP have become responsible for supporting their families, mobilizing resources and caring for dependents including grandchildren. Since the earthquake, many OP are also now finding themselves looking after young dependents whose parents have either died, or been injured due to the earthquake. The geography and terrain of the affected districts coupled with poor infrastructure makes it difficult for vulnerable groups like OP and persons with disability (PwD) to access humanitarian aid. They are often excluded from needs assessments limiting access to assistance and posing risks for both OP and their family members. Many OP have reported their inability to queue and travel long distances to reach distribution points. As a result, they have reported missing out on receiving essential relief aid.
Overview
About this project
The overall humanitarian situation in Nepal has improved. However, a number of the population in earthquake-affected areas continues to require humanitarian assistance. Assessment findings of various agencies, clusters, HelpAge and partner organizations show that there are significant numbers of households headed by OP and/or widows/widowers. Such households are amongst the poorest and most vulnerable. Many of the 14 affected districts in Nepal have a high rate of migration, with nearly 5.6% of the population in the 14 districts away from their homes for work and other purposes. A 2011 Central Bureau of Statistics’ report found that one in four households had at least one male of working age working away from home. From such statistics, it is estimated that increasing numbers of OP have become responsible for supporting their families, mobilizing resources and caring for dependents including grandchildren. Since the earthquake, many OP are also now finding themselves looking after young dependents whose parents have either died, or been injured due to the earthquake. The geography and terrain of the affected districts coupled with poor infrastructure makes it difficult for vulnerable groups like OP and persons with disability (PwD) to access humanitarian aid. They are often excluded from needs assessments limiting access to assistance and posing risks for both OP and their family members. Many OP have reported their inability to queue and travel long distances to reach distribution points. As a result, they have reported missing out on receiving essential relief aid.
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