Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts

Temporary Housing for 10 More Families

We have constructed two separate buildings in the Siddhipur area and provided accommodation for 10 more families consisting of 48 family members. They all became homeless due to the devastating earthquake. Two temporary buildings could accommodate up to 50 people and include four temporary toilets, two for each building. From those who lost homes, families…

Healing Ceremony

We have launched healing and blessing ceremony programs in shelters where people are taking refuge after the earthquake. The blessing ceremony is followed by a Dhamma talk by a senior monk and free dinner for everybody. I was happy to sponsor the event and the dinner for more than 300 people who attended our first…

Temporary Housing for Six Families

We have provided temporary housing for six families consisting of 28 members who were homeless due to the devastating earthquake in Nepal. When I arrived at Machindra Bahal, I was approached by some families who lost their homes from the earthquake. They were living in a crowded plastic tent that was often too hot and…

Drinking Water Storage Tanks

As we continue to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Nepal we are addressing the most urgent needs of the people. Drinking water shortage is still a big problem and we continue to address drinking water needs. We are very glad to distribute 1000 liter water storage tanks in the Bungamathi area where there…

Drinking Water for Earthquake Victims

As we continue our humanitarian mission to help earthquake victims in Nepal, our main focus has been on food, water, clothing and temporary shelters. During the earthquake, a lot of main water pipes were broken and many regions had water problems. There was a shortage of drinking water and many people had to wait in…

30 Families Receive Roofing Material

As we continue our earthquake relief programs here in Nepal, we have provided roofing material to 30 families who lost their homes in the village of Itagol. With the approval of the village disaster relief committee, we chose the most needy 30 families and provided them with zinc sheets for roofing. Itagol is located in…

Reaching the Village of Jayamdi Deurali

After having lunch at the UN military training camp in Panchkal, which is about an hour and half drive from the capital Kathmandu, we got in a jeep used by my military rescue team. The driver knew how to master such dangerous roads because he has been driving the Sri Lankan army relief and rescue…

Meeting with the Relief and Rescue Mission Officers

When I heard that the Sri Lankan government had sent an army relief and rescue mission to Nepal, I was very happy. The Sri Lankan army has always helped me with my humanitarian missions in Sri Lanka and abroad. I contacted General Sumedha Perera who was in Sri Lanka and informed him that I will…