Appeal

Nepal

Assistance to Flood Affected ASNP71

Appeal Target: US$ 523,496

Geneva, 29 August 2007

Heavy seasonal monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding across southern Asia devastating communities, laying waste crops, decimating livestock and disrupting communications throughout India, Nepal, Bangladesh and China.

For Nepal, the new onslaught of rains in mid-August triggered renewed flooding and landslides in numerous isolated communities of the Hill and Terai districts and severely worsened the situation for communities in Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Baitadi and Darchula.

Many of the potable water sources have been submerged and are now contaminated. Water borne diseases are already being reported and a lack of effective sanitation and hygiene measures has aggravated the health situation. Many villages situated in the southeast of the district are inundated and inaccessible. Displaced families are taking temporary shelter in schools, public places and on higher ground in the forests.

ACT member the Lutheran World Federation (LWF Nepal) has started relief support in the districts of Banke, Kailali and Jhapa. Immediate food support was provided to 336 affected families, followed by distribution of non-food relief items to 550 families.

In continuation of the immediate crisis relief, LWF Nepal is proposing to respond in three of the most severely affected districts of Bardiya, Banke and Kailali in the south west of Nepal, where LWF is operating its development projects. LWF will select 15 severely affected Village Development Committees in consultation with the District Disaster Relief Committee, the Nepal Red Cross and other Humanitarian Organisations. Relief assistance proposed comprises: food and non-food items including kitchen utensils and tarpaulins for shelter, supplementary feeding for children under five, water supplies through the rehabilitation/construction of water sources as well as provision of irrigation pumps, supply of livestock, food for work. The support will also include orientation on flood preparedness and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Project Completion Date: 31 July 2008

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Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested (US$):

Total Appeal Target(s): 523,496

Less: Pledges/Contr. Recd.: 0

Balance Requested from ACT Alliance: 523,496

Please kindly send your contributions to either of the following ACT bank accounts:

US dollar

Account Number - 240-432629.60A

IBAN No: CH46 0024 0240 4326 2960A

Euro

Euro Bank Account Number - 240-432629.50Z

IBAN No: CH84 0024 0240 4326 2950Z

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We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU, USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.

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