JAJARKOT, Dec 25: Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Surendra Raj Acharya, visited the earthquake-struck Bheri – 1, Rawat Gaun in Jajarkot. He handed over crucial winterization tents from the European Union (EU) to Save the Children. These tents, a response to the devastating 6.4 earthquake of November 3, aim to shield communities from harsh winter conditions.

Minister Acharya said, “The government is committed to ensuring the protection, safety, and rehabilitation of communities affected by the earthquake. It is closely collaborating with organizations such as Save the Children to effectively distribute life-saving aid to the affected communities, with a particular focus on women, children, pregnant and lactating mothers.”

Tara Chhetry, acting Country Director of Save the Children, stated, “The collaboration among the government, local development partners have enabled us to promptly reach out to the most affected communities, providing them with immediate life-saving support. We are confident that the winterization tents funded by the EU will save the lives of many children, women, and the elderly facing extreme cold.” Since the earthquake, 32 people, including three children, have succumbed to extreme cold.

On December 8th, EU provided Save the Children with 800 winterization tents to distribute in earthquake-impacted areas of Jajarkot and Rukum West. These tents are fire-   retardant, waterproof, equipped with stoves, and offer a total living area of 23 square meters, designed to withstand harsh winter conditions.

According to Save the Children, it has supported earthquake-affected communities with temporary shelters, psychosocial support, temporary learning centers for children, winterization tents, dignity and hygiene kits, and child-friendly spaces to protect vulnerable children, women, and communities most in need, as part of post-earthquake humanitarian programs.

 
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