Current Situation

A few shots of the devastation

A brief look at the work PRC is currently doing as part of the disaster relief efforts.

 

99% of the homes in Pangtang and surrounding communities collapsed completely. The PRC team drove tents for 2,500 families and 50,000 lbs. of food as close as they could get by road and then carried the goods in from there. The PRC team, including a doctor from Australia, provided tents and food to the entire VDC (municipality) while the Australian doctor saw to the medical needs of people in the village.

They are taking another 17 tons of food and tarps in a truck to Sindhupalchok. PRC is coordinating with the Sindhupalchok district office to know which villages haven't received help yet. They have also organized group cooking areas so to conserve on fuel and encourage the villagers to work together.

PRC has so far helped 5770 families in Gorkha and Sindhupalchok district of Nepal. We will continue to raise support and help more families. We are expecting to help another 3000+ families in next few days.

After a disaster like this there usually is a rise in the numbers of girls and children being trafficked due to people being displaced and children being orphaned. Consequently, many in these communities have been educated about trafficking and the tricks of traffickers. They are especially alert at this time for traffickers and keeping a watchful eye on the most vulnerable in their villages.