Nepal
The situation in Nepal
The tragic earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015 caused over 8,000 deaths, injured thousands and resulted in severe damage to property and wellbeing. But because of a fuel crisis, a long coordination process and the monsoon, efforts are still required until families can go back to a normal living. The country’s children are particularly at risk due to dire living conditions: water is rare and of poor quality, malnutrition is widespread, and education and medical care are practically non-existent. In some regions, children and youths are also exposed to forced labour and sexual exploitation.
What we do
Emergency intervention
Fighting exploitation
Mother and child health
Migration
Key projects
On Saturday 25 April 2015 Nepal, one of Asia’s poorest countries, was hit by a devastating earthquake. Thousands of civilians died and many more were injured, including three-year old Bivisha, who suffered a fractured leg.
Bivisha, earthquake survivor
Read more...Where we work
Terre des hommes in Nepal
Beneficiaries in 2014
121,942 people
Expatriate staff / National staff
2 / 27
2016 Budget
CHF 2,320,043.-
Programme locations
Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavre, Salyan, Humla
Local partners
Biswas, Change Nepal, Dalit Development Society, Saathi, SathSath, The Himalayan Innovative Society THIS, Urban Environment Management Society (UEMS), Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), Salyan, Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Center (KIRDARC), Forum for Wildlife & Environment Preserve (FOWEP), Government of Nepal (Central Child Welfare Board, Monitoring Action Committee, Family Health Division, National Health Training Centre)
Supported by
Financial partners
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international development cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). By providing financial means, it supports more than forty projects of Terre des hommes in several geographical regions. Terre des hommes cooperates directly with the SDC, particularly with the departments Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation with Eastern Europe.
> www.ddc.admin.ch
Financial partners
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners.
Financial partners
Government of the Netherlands
Financial partners
Founded in 1989, the FEDEVACO (Fédération vaudoise de coopération – Swiss cooperation federation) unites about 40 different NGOs in the area of development and cooperation, including Terre des hommes. The FEDEVACO is a privileged partner of the public entities at national, cantonal and municipal level when it comes to financing development projects in countries of the global South and East. These projects are subject to strict regulations imposed by a Technical Commission which consists of expert volunteers with profound experience and knowledge of field work.
> www.fedevaco.ch
Financial partners
Children’s aid organisation Terre des Hommes Netherlands is passionately dedicated to stopping child exploitation in developing countries. For this reason, Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports nearly 300 projects, which are developed, established and implemented by local project partners. Additionally, Terre des Hommes Netherlands pursues a children’s rights campaign at national and international level consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des Hommes Netherlands was founded in 1965. TDH Netherlands in English
Financial partners
Comic Relief is a major UK charity, with a vision of a just world, free from poverty. Their mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment.
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international development cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). By providing financial means, it supports more than forty projects of Terre des hommes in several geographical regions. Terre des hommes cooperates directly with the SDC, particularly with the departments Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation with Eastern Europe.
> www.ddc.admin.ch
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners.
Government of the Netherlands
Founded in 1989, the FEDEVACO (Fédération vaudoise de coopération – Swiss cooperation federation) unites about 40 different NGOs in the area of development and cooperation, including Terre des hommes. The FEDEVACO is a privileged partner of the public entities at national, cantonal and municipal level when it comes to financing development projects in countries of the global South and East. These projects are subject to strict regulations imposed by a Technical Commission which consists of expert volunteers with profound experience and knowledge of field work.
> www.fedevaco.ch
Children’s aid organisation Terre des Hommes Netherlands is passionately dedicated to stopping child exploitation in developing countries. For this reason, Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports nearly 300 projects, which are developed, established and implemented by local project partners. Additionally, Terre des Hommes Netherlands pursues a children’s rights campaign at national and international level consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des Hommes Netherlands was founded in 1965. TDH Netherlands in English
Comic Relief is a major UK charity, with a vision of a just world, free from poverty. Their mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment.
Timeline
Latest news
See all...Nepal: "Everything from the emergency kit was useful."
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
New! MyTdh: launch your own child support campaign
New! MyTdh: launch your own child support campaign
Deepa gains two kilos and smiles again
Deepa gains two kilos and smiles again
Washing hands saves lives
Washing hands saves lives
Terre des hommes 2017 wall calendar: A year full of smiles
Terre des hommes 2017 wall calendar: A year full of smiles
World Humanitarian Day: For our teams in the field, children come first.
World Humanitarian Day: For our teams in the field, children come first.
Some 2.3 million children and relatives helped in 2015
Some 2.3 million children and relatives helped in 2015
Nepal: "Everything from the emergency kit was useful."
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
Related publications
Making an Impact for Children: Annual Report 2016
Courage n°46 – Denouncing sexual exploitation
Courage No. 51 – To rise after the catastrophe
