The devastating earthquake not only claimed many lives and destroyed most homes, but also plunged a country already grappling with countless problems into total chaos and extreme poverty. To make matters worse, this year’s monsoon rains were the worst on record, causing severe flooding that rendered countless roads and bridges impassable.
The school where children were regularly taught by volunteer and specialized teachers was completely destroyed in the earthquake. Fortunately, no one was harmed, as the school was closed at the time. Due to the strong aftershocks, which continued for over eight months, the government prohibited the rebuilding of structures for the time being.
The funds we transferred were used to construct a temporary wooden hut with a tin roof, allowing classes to continue without the risk of collapse in the event of another earthquake.
In October 2016, we explored the possibility of constructing a more stable building. However, we discovered that the prices of all imports had skyrocketed, forcing us to postpone the project until prices and daily life normalize somewhat.
At present, we are unable to proceed financially. We are working to raise funds through donations and the sale of handicrafts from the region, with the hope that one day we can provide these children with a proper school.
In October 2016, we investigated the possibility of a stable construction again, in the meantime the prices of all imports had risen immeasurably, so we decided to postpone the project to a later date when prices and everyday life have normalized a little.
At this point of time, we can’t manage it financially. We are trying to replenish our funds a little through donations and the sale of artisanal from these countries so that one day we can offer these children a proper school.