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Two massive 7.8 and 7.3 magnitude earthquakes struck Nepal on 25 April 2015 and on 12 May 2015. The epicenters were in Gorkha and Sindhupalchowk Districts and were the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region since the Bihar earthquake of 1934. The impact has been devastating, both in terms of loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. According to the Nepal Government Ministry of Home Affairs, there were 8,891 fatalities, 22,302 injured, 604,930 homes totally destroyed, and a further 288,856 homes partially damaged.
In early January 2016, ACT's Joint Monitoring Visit (JMV) team discussed and agreed the need for additional response time and a follow-up ACT appeal – NPL161. This appeal has incorporated the JMV's recommendations based on working sectors – WASH, Shelter, DRR, PSS, Education and Livelihoods. As one of the least developed countries, Nepal’s capacity to respond to the massive recovery and reconstruction needs is limited, and the government of Nepal has appealed to the international community to assist in this process.
ACT Nepal Forum members which are DCA, FCA, ICCO, LWF, and LWR consequently plan to continue the following projects in responding to the emergencies through the NPL 161 – Nepal Earthquake Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (3R).
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