Stories from the communities DeepJyoti Samaj Sudhar Sanstha works with in Dolakha — what recovery, WASH, livelihoods, health, governance and resilience programmes meant for the families behind the figures.
The earthquake left many families in Dolakha without safe places to live. For affected households, having a secure shelter was the first step toward rebuilding their lives.
After the earthquake, sanitation facilities across affected communities were severely disrupted. Restoring toilets was essential not only for public health, but also for dignity and safety.
A healthy school environment can influence a child’s wellbeing, attendance and ability to learn.
For many earthquake-affected families, recovery meant more than rebuilding a house. It meant rebuilding their source of income.
Recovery becomes stronger when communities are able to identify their own priorities and participate in the solutions.
Following the earthquake, communities needed both immediate health support and stronger local health infrastructure.
Recovery from a disaster is also an opportunity to prepare communities for the future.
Development is more sustainable when citizens understand their rights, participate in planning and have a voice in decisions affecting their communities.
Communities recover more sustainably when women and young people are active participants in development.
