CECI - Centre for International Studies and Cooperation

Published purpose

May 2015 - On April 25, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal, with the epicentre 81 km northwest of Kathmandu. The earthquake has affected over 8 million people, displaced 2.8 million, and has left more than 3.5 million Nepalese in need of food assistance. To date, the Government of Nepal has confirmed over 8,600 deaths and 16,800 injured. On May 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, northeast of Kathmandu, and near its border with China. This aftershock caused additional damage and loss of life, including throughout many areas already impacted by the April 25 earthquake. With DFATD's support, the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) is helping to meet the water, sanitation, hygiene and shelter needs, and support the livelihoods of up to 25,000 people affected by the earthquake. Project activities include: (1) distributing emergency shelter kits; (2) providing emergency relief supplies and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) items; (3) providing psychosocial support and referral services; and (4) training to households on livestock and agriculture management.