Sisters of Charity of Nazareth expand response to Nepal flooding

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are expanding their assistance to communities in Nepal following catastrophic flooding on August 26. The religious order is transitioning from immediate emergency relief toward long-term recovery efforts involving health care and education.

Oliva Kujur, SCN, joined the Nepal Jesuit Social Institute to conduct an assessment in the Galchi Rural Municipality, an agricultural area west of Kathmandu. The assessment identified requirements for medical care, safe drinking water, sanitation, clothing, temporary shelter, and help for children returning to school. The flooding caused damage to homes, schools, roads, drinking water systems, and agricultural land across several districts, including Dhading and Nuwakot.

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and the Nepal Jesuit Social Institute provided relief materials to representatives of the Galchi Rural Municipality to distribute to affected families. Kujur stated that the order intends to listen to the needs of the families and support them throughout the recovery process.