Plan International Canada Inc

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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, Plan Canada is helping to meet the emergency shelter and household item needs of up to 18,000 earthquake-affected people. Project activities include: (1) provision of emergency shelter kits and house-hold items; and (2) delivery of technical expertise and training to affected households on how to properly repair damaged houses.