Project Title: Restoring Safety and Dignity: Emergency Relief Support for Flood-Displaced Families, Nepal

Partner: Terre des Hommes Germany (TdH), Nepal Office

Project Location: Dhading District, Bagmati Province, Nepal (including flood-affected communities in Galchhi, Gajuri, Siddhalek and Benighat Rorang Rural Municipalities).

Project Duration: September – November 2026 (3 Months)

Project Summary:

The project aims to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and early recovery support to families severely affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides of 26 August 2026 in Dhading District. Implemented by Integrated Community Development Campaign (ICDC) Nepal in coordination with Terre des Hommes Germany, the project focuses on addressing the urgent needs of displaced and vulnerable households, protecting children, supporting education continuity, providing psychosocial assistance and rehabilitating essential public facilities. The initiative also promotes community participation and local volunteer mobilization to support affected families in rebuilding their lives with safety and dignity.

Result and Activities:

• Emergency Relief Support: Distribution of approximately 300 hygiene and sanitation kits, 300 sets of blankets and mattresses, and 450 mosquito nets to flood-affected households.
• Safe Drinking Water: Provision of six water dispensers at three temporary holding centres to improve access to safe drinking water.
• Child Protection and Education: Distribution of educational materials, including school bags, stationery and school dress support, to approximately 300 affected children.
• Psychosocial Support: Facilitation of approximately 300 psychosocial support sessions for affected families and individuals, focusing on emotional wellbeing, stress management and trauma support.
• Early Recovery and Rehabilitation: Support for the cleaning, repair and rehabilitation of three flood-affected public schools to restore safe learning environments.
• Volunteer Mobilization: Mobilization of local volunteers for relief distribution, debris and mud removal, community cleaning and emergency response, with necessary safety equipment and transportation support.
• Coordination and Monitoring: Coordination with local governments, schools, communities and humanitarian partners to ensure transparent beneficiary selection, effective implementation and accountability.

Beneficiaries:

Approximately 300 highly affected and displaced households, reaching around 1,500 people, including children, women, older persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable community members in flood-affected areas of Dhading District. Additional community members will benefit from school rehabilitation, safe drinking water facilities and volunteer-led recovery activities.