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A Journal to Report, Review & Connect May you always do for others, And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars, And climb on every rung May you stay forever young - Bob Dylan THE E MERGENCY Issue 1 May 08, 2015 Free Daily Journal Issued in Public Interest Youth uprising amidst earthquake in Himalayan country A poster uploaded in famous FB page ‘Maicha Wo Baucha’ The quake that hit the country has brought youth to the forefront of the larger campaign to lead the nation in times of disaster. Failure of state machinery in tackling the large scale disaster caused by the quake made it imperative for the young people across the nation to help in times of need. There are people working tirelessly for past 13 days to ensure that the rescue operations are successful and the relief materials reach the right people. See Page 2 Somewhere In Between 13 days have passed, and there is a scurry to get back to normalcy. To be stuck in traffic jams again, to wait in petrol lines again. THE POWER OF DETERMINATION 25th April 2015, the day when the cataclysmic disaster rammed, Milan rushed out to the street with few bottles of water reaching out as many people as possible to repose their upheaval. 07 08 Mission Report Reporting stories of hope from the disaster zone. Trying to unearth the unreported, unrecorded incidents for the larger world. Not the usual journalism, but journalism of hope. Review Reviewing the work done by humanitarian organisations and individuals, to assist them. Reviewing to help make the rescue and rehabilitation processes better. Connect Connecting humans in zone of disaster. Making people reach out to help those in need, and needy to those who are willing to help. Connecting hope with reality.

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A Journal to Report, Review & Connect

May you always do for others, And let others do for youMay you build a ladder to the stars, And climb on every rungMay you stay forever young - Bob Dylan

The emergencyIssue 1 May 08, 2015

Free Daily Journal Issued in Public Interest

Youth uprising amidst earthquake in Himalayan country

A poster uploaded in famous FB page ‘Maicha Wo Baucha’

The quake that hit the country has brought youth to the forefront of the larger campaign to lead the nation in times of disaster. Failure of state machinery in tackling the large scale disaster caused by the quake made it imperative for the young people across the nation to help in times of need. There are people working tirelessly for past 13 days to ensure that the rescue operations are successful and the relief materials reach the right people. See Page 2

Somewhere In Between13 days have passed, and there is a scurry to get back to normalcy. To be stuck in traffic jams again, to wait in petrol lines again.

THE POWER OF DETERMINATION25th April 2015, the day when the cataclysmic disaster rammed, Milan rushed out to the street with few bottles of water reaching out as many people as possible to repose their upheaval.

07

08

MissionReport

Reporting stories of hope from the disaster zone. Trying to unearth the unreported, unrecorded incidents for the larger world. Not the usual journalism, but journalism of hope.

ReviewReviewing the work done by humanitarian organisations and individuals, to assist them. Reviewing to help make the rescue and rehabilitation processes better.

ConnectConnecting humans in zone of disaster. Making people reach out to help those in need, and needy to those who are willing to help. Connecting hope with reality.

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Youth constitutes 40% of the total population of the country. According to the last census report, the literacy rate in the age group of 16-25 years is 80%, and the total literacy late of youth is 65.9%. This demography of youth in the country has resulted in tackling the entire issue differently than the traditional ways of facing the disaster. The involvement of latest technology has strengthened the communication of the young people who are working to bring normalcy in the region.

Youth taking the leadPresently there is no coordination between the Nepal government and young volunteers working in the disaster hit areas. Individuals are working tirelessly without any support from the government. This is a new uprising of youth in the country. The disaster has brought the youth together to take the charge of the country. We have seen such movements emerge in times of emergency in other parts of the world. Youth took to the forefront in Egypt during Arab Spring, in New York during Occupy Wall Street movement, and in Delhi during the India Against Corruption movement. In Nepal, the young people have created a network of volunteers and are working to help the people in distress.

Using Facebook to connectSocial media knows no national boundaries. Pushpa Gurung has proven this in this hour of emergency. Having her roots in Nepal, she has been supporting her motherland from Delhi by initiating a collection drive at public places. On social media she is acting as a bridge between various organisations and volunteer groups passing on

multi-brand automobile showroom into their store house. So, far they have provided relief to over 300 villages. As per their Facebook page, they have delivered 765 bags of 20kg Rice, 1500 blankets, 10,000 bottles of water, 400 tent, 5 mini vans for transportation, 2 tonnes of wheat, 4000 pieces of hand gloves, 500 bottles of hand sanitiser, and much more with in four days. They are also running an online fundraising campaign on Indiegogo. The fundraising platform Indiegogo has been able to generate $ 1.36 million alone for Nepal.

Creating a new tomorrowThe numerous youth groups working tirelessly in Nepal have paved the way for a brighter and younger tomorrow. The youth in Nepal has taken the charge to create a better and brighter tomorrow. The failure of government at various levels has not deterred the young Nepalis to take the charge in their hands.

This uprising of youth in Nepal will eventually ensure a larger role it will play in various ways. History suggests that only when youth takes charge in its hand, the nation flourishes. It is the right time for the youth to take charge in Nepal when state machinery has failed its people . It is now the time when youth will determine the future.

the information about eachother. Similarly, Shilpa Chaudhary Khetan, an employee of Ncell in Kathmandu, has been actively using Facebook to spread the relief work updates and connecting with people for the same. Connectivity is the key word.

Clubbing online and offline rescue workA group of young businessmen from Nepal have created a Facebook page and group. They call themselves ‘Helping Hands- Nepal Earthquake’. They have converted a

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We have a powerful potential in our youth & we must have the

courage to change old ideas and practices

so that we may direct their power toward

good ends. Mary McLeod

ContaCt DetailsSoalteemode-13, Kathmandu, Nepal. Tel: 9803034372

Email : [email protected] Website : www.theemergency.org

‘The emergency’ Desk

Youth uprising amidst earthquake in Himalayan country

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EditorAlok

Associate EditorAseem Trivedi

Executive EditorNihal Parashar

News EditorChetan Gupta

Assignment HeadHardika Sharma

Photography EditorSurabhi Jaiswar

Social Media Manager Anurag Dixit

Art DirectorSuman

PublisherShankar Bashyal

Associate PublisherNaveen Singh

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Life in Nepal was brought to halt after the devastating quake on April 25. After 13 days, life is trying hard to be back on track. Kathmandu, the most populous city, received quick help from all across the globe. Role of youth has been crucial all this while.

Various young individuals and youth organisations are at the forefront of rescue and rehabilitation processes in Nepal. Absence of an organised disaster management system in the crucial times have brought in focus the need of having one.

The quake has brought together various individual efforts in Nepal. Now, they are directing the international organisations to work in areas which need severe attention. The relief work in Sindhupalchok is a good example of how youth, by using various social media platforms directed the attention of people, international organisations

and government to rehabilitation work. Gorkha District was also neglected initially, but now through regular updates and appeal, rescue and rehabilitation work is on track.

Various individuals in Nepal have resorted to online platforms IndieGogo, KickStarter and BitGiving to raise funds to rebuild the nation. On IndieGogo alone there are campaigns running which have raised $ 1.36 million from almost 15,000 funders! The website has featured all the fundraising campaign relating to Nepal earthquake on its homepage under a single banner. ‘Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund’, an individual campaign run by Dr Bijay Acharya has raised $ 405,294 in first 10 days.

There are parts of the country which have been devastated. It is times like this when the rehabilitation work must be seen as an opportunity to rebuild the country. It is important that people

plan and then execute the rehabilitation work. As major portion of Nepal is prone to earthquakes, because of its crucial geographical location on the tectonic plates, it becomes essential that the new buildings are planned keeping this in mind. The young brigade of Nepal, which is unified through online medium, have taken to this and are directing organisations and authorities to do the same. It is certainly a crucial contribution in the larger process.

“We need civil engineers in coming days. Monsoon will approach very soon- in a month’s time. Many villages will need homes to be rebuild. It is high time people start connecting keeping this in mind.” shares Bikkil, an activist involved in the rescue operation in various parts near Kathmandu.

Most of the online campaigns have offline ground presence as well. The The individuals and groups are raising funds to support the various ongoing activities relating to rescue people, providing food to the affected people, providing medical assistance to them, and rebuilding the infrastructure in various villages.

It is time when we all come forward in whatever ways we can- share about the fund raising activities; share information relating to rescue operations and about various active groups within our own social circle so that more people receive help in numerous ways.

Looking forward to a better tomorrow.

NepalEarthquake: Youth at the forefront of rescue and rehabilitation in times of disaster

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in DepTh

Nihal Parashar@nihalparashar

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Requests

Jogidada village, ward no.9 in sindhupalchowk needs urgent attention. The people in that area are still waiting for some relief material to reach them.

Contact: 9841171422

Yadav and Gayatri ParajuliLooking for Relief Material

Posted from Sindhupalchowk

Water supply and volunteers needed at Bir hospital trauma center.

Contact: 9851090730

Bir HospitalLooking for Water Supply

Posted from NA

This is your chance to help in the management and mobilization of relief materials. You can join us at compound behind NangloDurbarmarga from 8am to 5pm..

Contact: 980209077

Nyano SansarLooking for Volunteers

Posted from NA

Volunteer to distribute tents,food,water purification tabs,medical supplies to the 4500 residents of Duwakot,Dhading.

Contact: 9841519660

Impact Nepalion Looking for Volunteers

Posted from NA

We need volunteers for clean-ups in Nepal. .

Contact: 9841381046

Clean Up Nepal Looking for Volunteers

Posted from Sindhupalchowk

A team from FNCCI will be moving towards sindhupalchowk, Paadeygaau; ward no.7: on Thursday. Someone who want to contribute in that area or wants to help in the transportation service may contact soon.

Contact: 9849943422

Bishow KunwarLooking for Transportation

Posted from Sindhupalchowk

Ward No.2, Jhagalkot, Makwanpur,urgently requires basic relief supplies for 52 household families.

Contact: 9843285631

Chir Bahadur WaibaLooking for Basic Relief Supplies

Posted from Jhagalkot, Lalitpur

If you have any old umbrellas, please donate us. They will be reused to make tents for earthquake victims.

Contact: 4435786, 9841475645

Krishna Devi Maskey TrustLooking for Old Umbrellas

Posted from NA

We are documenting the appeals of

volunteers and individuals to ensure help. We pledge you to inform in case you hear anyone in distress. Send us your requests with subject

name ‘Request’ on [email protected]

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Offers

He has purchased around 100 cartons and is working with various volunteers to distribute them in Nepal.

Contact: 9851127333

Saurav Providing Sanitary Napkins

Posted from Maharajgunj

There is a help desk at Bir Hospital. They are providing relief material like food and water, with some clothes too. Even the doctors their keep on going to different affected areas.

Contact: 985109073

Ayush Joshi Providing Help Desk

Posted from Bir Hospital

They are providing relief shelters for the homeless people and also providing relief materials to other organizations too.

Contact: 9851090730

Bshuan GurungProviding Relief Centers

Posted from Chaudhary Groups

Free sanitary pads for earthquake victims.

Contact: 9851127333

Abbu Sanitary SuppliersProviding Sanitary Napkins

Posted from Bharatpur

Become part of community journalism in time of disaster. And help us with your writing skills from where ever possible.

Contact: 9803034372

The Emergency Providing Volunteering Opportunity

Posted from Kathmandu

He is providing free tents. One can contact him for bulk orders too.

Contact: 9802284451

SarojProviding Free Tents

Posted from NA

Medium size Tarpaulin that fits 6 people. 500 to 1000 pieces can be ordered at a time. Price for a single piece is 1500rs.

Contact: 9849621560

DineshProviding Tarpaulin

Posted from NA

Started as an individual to provide free medicines all over Nepal. Now he is also working with volunteers for the same. He still has the stock of medicines for another month.

Contact: 9851133822

Prasit KandelProviding Free Medicines

Posted from Bhaktapur

We can’t help everyone but everyone can help someone. Let us know how can you help. Send

your offers [email protected]

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eDiToriAl

May 08 201506

Its been 13 days since the earthquake hit Nepal. The country saw one of the deadliest natural disaster in the South Asian region over the years. People from across the globe came down to Nepal to extend the helping hand. The local government failed its people, but the people of Nepal stood for their brethren in times of disaster- led by the youth of the country.

The idea behind this journal was inspired by the energy of the young people of the country, and other parts of the world, who have motivated the world to support in

this hour of disaster. It is times like this when humans need to support humanity. Realising this is most important.

‘The Emergency’ aims at documenting the undocumented, reaching the unreached and connecting the unconnected. A ‘watchdog’ journal in times of disaster has great possibility of impacting the rescue and rehabilitation processes.

The first issue of the The Emergency in Nepal comes to you highlighting Emergency

Communications, Volunteer management and review the work which is needed to be done in Nepal, a critical, evolving area with great potential for deliberation and action.

We with a team of activists and volunteers will help the people of Nepal getting them back on their feet, and less likely to impose the kind of “top-down” solutions that so often subsequently fall apart. Imperative above all is to “build back better”, so that the next time the plates beneath the Himalayas convulse, the damage is reduced.

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Photo : Surabhi Jaiswar

Nepal Crumbles, Youth Supports

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opinion

phoTo Blogging

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Somewhere In Between

A musician, who turned into activist to extend his support at the time of disaster.

Abhishek S Mishra

13 days have passed, and there is a scurry to get back to normalcy. To be stuck in traffic jams again, to wait in petrol lines again. People are looking forward to having that normal life back and everything that comes with it; simply because almost all of us have seen how our lives can change, how all our daily plans can spin out of control for days on end; how you can lose loved ones in the blink of an eye. For those fortunate enough to have most intact, it was time to tend to those who didn’t. Our small relief effort, fellow musicians who called Freak Street their hangout got together during this time and decided to do something about relief efforts. Team LaCasa (named after LaCasa Lodge at Jhochen) visited a few places for relief but one small village called Sapatar caught our attention. A village of nearly 300 had around 20 houses gutted to the ground because of the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. Sapatar is located in Chunikhel above Kapan and while one would think it would be easily reached by government rescue efforts, it wasn’t. We were surprisingly the first group to get there but that has been the case for so many volunteers in so many places. We distributed, medicine, tarps, food items on the first day with the help of the Red Cross. A couple of days later we went

back with a medical team because the locals had complained of ENT problems when we conversed with them last. The medical camp was probably the most successful effort we put in because nearly 200 odd people got a check up that they may have procrastinated for months if not years.Their problems ranged from simple flu symptoms to some showing signs of Tuberculosis. They

were medically advised and prescribed accordingly but the big picture was that they had counseling that was long overdue for them. The people at Sapatar are receiving aid from other sources and that is very benevolent from the other groups as well and it seems they are slowly getting up on their feet after the assessment yesterday.

The village was chosen because it is sometimes the ones closest to home that are neglected while we are thinking of helping others. Our goal was (and is) to target a village and help rebuild it from the ground up with the help of the villagers; to give it the basic humane infrastructure for its return to normalcy. It was chosen because we do not have unlimited resources and wanted to finish the task without being overwhelmed. Our choice, is somewhere in between, but that’s the least we could do for our home.

Our goal was (and is) to target a village and help rebuild it from the ground up with the help of the villagers; to give it the basic humane infrastructure for its return to normalcy.

There is no other choice to endure. No other choice than to be for someone else. There is

no other choice than to hope. No other choice than to cry and regret and no other choice than

to sit and laugh.Tinpiple

Kavre

storiesofnepal.com

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THE POWER OF DETERMINATION

If the government isn’t taking the lead, we will

review

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” Tommy Lasorda

As I interview “The white butterfly man”, Milan Rai, a visual artist and welfare worker, all I could witness was perseverance and volition. 25th April 2015, the day when the cataclysmic disaster rammed, Milan rushed out to the street with few bottles of water reaching out as many people as possible to repose their upheaval. He volunteered at Bir hospital and Trauma center the following day, “The number of casualties kept hiking”, Milan said. The third day while the aftershocks were still significant and insistent he visited Tudikhel, one of the largest open space available in Kathmandu where thousands of displaced residents were taking asylum with only four temporary toilets available, which was constructed for Baba Ramdev’s camp. Since everyone was in survival stage the urgency of sanitation bothered them less. This impelled Milan to sort the sanitation issue to prevent the future outbreak. IshanAdhikar, Occupy Baluwatar campaigner and social worker, joined Milan in his quest to gather the apparatus for building a temporary toilet. “If the government isn’t taking the lead, we will”, Milan said.With only Rs.3000 cash at hand the

duo aimed to shape 50 toilets at rough. The tent roll and bamboo required to constitute the desired restrooms was Rs.40, 000. They tried a great deal to attain the equipment, “We even tried convincing the shopkeeper by putting our phones as collateral”, Milan notified. Much to their disappointment the man wasn’t convinced and frustrated by the inadequacy Ishan posted on Facebook, the most prominent social networking sites in Nepal. This led to penny by penny collection of the required amount.With numerous obstacles they managed to transport the requisites. Milan laughtalked, “All we had was two gardening tools to dig the hole.” They plead for tools at a help desk stationed by the BhadrakaliAmry butthey were out of tools as well. Ishan was compelled to post on Facebook again.Soon after almost twice a dozen of people came with tile spade, shovel and other digging tools. Despite the precipitation they

constructed 50 temporary toilets that day. Even the dark night couldn’t stop their will, the headlights of their vehicle was enough light to shine on. Viewing their dedication the Colonel of BhadrakaliAmrylater arranged 20 army men to assist them. Now they have managed to construct almost 150 toilets in various locations from Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, Bungmati to Ghumche and other outskirt villages of Lalitpur. As per the armies a renowned INGO with ample funds were to build the toilets before their initiation but failed to do so until the sixth day post the earthquake. “Money alone cannot do anything, determination and vision is needed”, Milan quoted. With repetition Milan highlighted how this was a collective effort and the duo were simply motivators. He considered himself the representative voice of the entire team of strong minded and dedicated youths.

Nikita Rajbhandari @kishunishu

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Nepal Youth Foundation building shelters in Satyadevi

Helping hands is distributing emergency material

AYON reached Chepang village

Maiti Nepal is working in Nuwakot

FNCCI is providing help to volunteers

reporT

Its a US based organisation working in a great manner to make an impact on the lives of people affected by earthquake in Nepal. Recently one of their teams have reached out to a remote village in Northern Dhading District ,called Satya Devi VDC. They took two giant trucks with relief material consisting food,clothes,large sleeping mats and 400 pieces of corrugated tin to make temporary community shelters. This is one of the worse hit areas near the earthquake epicentre.In Kathmandu they are continuing to provide ambulance and transportation services for patients discharged from hospitals. They have also reached to an affected village in Nuwakot for donating food supplies.

Call+977-1-5000059, 5000118, 5000154

A group of friends thought of contributing in this time of crisis and made this group. Helping hands has gathered much support from people and has become a very successful network, where people can mobilize their efforts. They have been distributing emergency material and have touched over 300 villages. The things include rice, chiura, chocolates & blankets. There are 42 houses in this vdc with around 200 affected people and almost all houses have been destroyed.

Call+977-1-4388972

+977-98510-58826Email

[email protected]

Call: +977-1-4255388 Email : [email protected]

Url : www.ayon.org Call: 977-1-4492904

E-mail: [email protected]: 9813287762, 9819395223

Web: www.operationreliefnepal.com

The team is working in a very innovative manner and has garnered support from many active volunteers who are working day and night to re-build this beautiful nation. Recently the team reached to Chepang village, Makawanpur to provide rice and tents to 90 families there. They are also planning a donation drive soon.

AYON is a national network of 98 youth led organizations in Nepal.

A group working towards the betterment of women and children in Nepal is also helping the earthquake survivors. Maiti’s Relief Team travelled to Nuwakot and reached out to people of Sinchu, Chilaune, Aarkaule, Mahadev Dhada and Khole Gaun.Their relief team distributed Food materials, clothes, medicines and tents to more than 100 families in these places located at Nuwakot. Being one of the major districts to be affected by the quake, most of the families have lost their houses.

The federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is working with different organisations and a large sum of volunteers to distribute relief material in the affected areas of earthquake.They are also working very closely with government bodies in the relief activities. To volunteer one should be ready to contribute at least 3-5 days.At present they are in search of local volunteers. to help them in various fields like medical,photography etc.

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Brabim Kumar is co-founder of Nepal Policy Center and President of Association of Youth Organisations Nepal. He has been part of UN peacekeeping missions in Africa. Chetan Gupta from ‘The Emergency’ talks to Brabim regarding role of youth in the rescue and relief operations

in Nepal.

How is AYON contributing in relief process?Let me start with how it began. When the earthquake hit the country, within 23 hours we formed a volunteer group ‘act4quake’. So, within that time span our team reached out to Gorkha- the epicenter and worst hit area. Since then we have mobilized over 700 young volunteers across the country and have reached 60 villages with relief material. What we do is, our young volunteers go to the affected area and have a quick assessment and then, try to organize a community of affected people. Rather than just distributing the material to them, we first organize a community and make a report on it. Then with distribution of basic relief material to them, we subsequently connect to the government for further needs. Besides sending the relief material, now we have a short term plan of recovery and a long term resident building. We are looking at the process of disaster management from youth perspective and trying to figure out the role of youth in this whole process because basically we are

a network of youth organizations.

And how are you managing the funds?To be very honest, we took Rupees Fifty lakh loan at first instance. Because, we had to act instantly, instead of working on fund collection thing we took a loan from some people in Kathmandu. And now, many people of Nepali community who are living abroad are crowd sourcing and organizing fund-raising projects to help their motherland. So, they are the main source of funds for us now. And also big businessmen and corporate houses in Nepal are providing us relief material for free. Our volunteers are also working for free. So, funds we get are utilized mainly on relief material and transportation, of which we keep a proper record.

There must be some hurdles as well in the whole process?Of course there are. Basic problem is the lack of supply. Another one is, there are many villages in the country which are still untouched after the disaster. Given the terrain and poor connectivity, it is

a big challenge to reach there.

Do you think the absence of a good disaster management system in the country is also a drawback?There is a department in Ministry of Home Affairs which is responsible for disaster management. But the thing is, when we disconnect with the local community, then there is a lack of order-ship in the whole process. This operation of Nepal government is so expensive and 70% of their fund goes in the reach out process. They have to pay even to the relief aid worker.

So, there is a huge amount of money which does not reach the right person. This is the very reason why people are afraid to donate in governments’ relief fund. That is not very transparent and they are also acting very slowly. AYON’s approach is then to utilize the energy of youth and reach to the affected community which is much more effective than going to the Nepal’s long bureaucratic process.

Self motivated young people are doing far better than humanitarian workers : Brabim Kumar KC

inTerview

Read more on Page 11

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Then, how crucial is the involvement of youth in this whole scenario?Few days back I tweeted that thousands of self-motivated young people are doing far better than humanitarian workers. Because, firstly, they work for free as they take it as their duty to help the people in need. And secondly, being young they are covering up the affected areas comparatively faster. As they are the future of the country, their role is always crucial in such situations.

Has Nepal’s youth always been this

Dear Friends and Family,

Following Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal I have decided to raise some funds for my good friend Sunil Byanjankar and his family who have been badly affected by the disaster. Sunil and his family live in the historic Patan area of Kathmandu, a low income neighbourhood of narrow streets and old buildings. Their home, where the family has lived for many generations, has been badly damaged and they are currently living in tents.

In the past few years Sunil has established a small business making crafts and clothing aimed at the tourist market. Through this business, Sunil not only supports his family but also employs a number of women from his community.

At this point it is hard to say what the long-term impact of the earthquake

active in issues relating to society?I have been working in Nepal since 2005. What I have observed in past years is, in big political changes youth was always at forefront. If we talk about disaster, we had an epidemic break out in Jajarkot district last year. A group of public graduates went to the location and 100 young volunteers helped a lot in controlling the epidemic. Youth involvement during disaster is not new but, in terms of big volume and in a strategic and coordinated way, it is the first time.

So, what is the major factor for this mass participation?

will be on Sunil’s family and his business. Needless to say, they will need some support to get back on their feet and to have some way to ensure that this disaster will not impact his family for generations.

I’m sure what ever amount you can give will make a big difference.

Thanks so much,Huw

When we started the act4quake campaign, we sent group SMS to the youth that country calls for their participation now. We did post so many pictures on social media which connected lots of people. When they see good things are happening and young people are involved in it, the other young people stand up for it.

And how do you see the role of social media in mobilizing the youth?I have never seen such efficient use of this tool. Organizations like AYON have used the social media platform to connect young people and bought them under one umbrella.

TARGET : 750 USDRAISED : $2,160raised by 35 people in 10 daysPROJECT : Indiegogo*Project ending in few hoursURL : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/raising-some-money-for-a-good-friend

Raising some money for a good friendcrowD FunDing

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Interview with Brabim KC ...

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Is there a scope of dialogue between government and youth in the present situation?

DiAlogue

There is a huge number of volunteers- young Nepalis- working tirelessly on their own, with independent organisations. Can the government include them in its reach out and rehabilitation programmes for better coordination? Is there a scope of establishing dialogue between the youth of Nepal and the government in the crisis situation? Here’s what people have to say.

Chirag Goyal(Helping Hands)We are a group of friends who have started this initiative. though if there will be some kind of channel between government and us then it will become more easy for us to track down the areas where support is needed because their resources are rich than our’s .

Nishi Tibrewala KhetanThe government should involve the youth. The enthusiasm and new ideas can only be generated by the youth of the nation. This national crisis is the best proof of the scale of work youth can do. Government should set up a youth forum and mobilise their goals. This would surely make the job of the government easier,faster and more effective.

Pradeep(FNCCI)They are willing to listen and talk. The Government has lend their support to our work . They keep us in the loop, listens to our ideas and even keeps a track of what kind of work we are doing as an organisation.

Nishant ShreshtIt was an unplanned event and everybody is doing everything that is possible. I don’t think we can replace government as they are professionals. Though setting up a dialogue can be a good idea if a structure could be made regarding an ideal team and a list for essential team members should also be their.

Bibek Shahi(Bibeksheel Nepal) In my opinion the government and youth can’t work together. Their is no medium to contact them. We do need a bridge between us and that’s very much missing.