Flood Response 2024

From September 26 to 28, 2024, heavy rains triggered catastrophic floods and landslides, claiming over 250 lives across Nepal. Countless homes, roads, bridges, school buildings and vital water systems were destroyed. The floods affected almost 50 districts, with the hardest hit area reported in Kavrepalanchok, Sindhuli and Lalitpur.

Flood impact on Panauti Municipality, Kavrepalanchok

The needs assessment revealed that the recent floods caused extensive damages in settlements, schools, health facilities, roads and bridges. The education sector was one of the major areas disrupted by the floods and landslides in late September. There are 34 community schools with a total of 12,742 students including 5,933 are girls and 6,809 are boys. Likewise, there are 22 private boarding schools with a total of 12,714 students including 5,933 girls and 6,781 boys.

The current challenges school children are facing are as following:

• Few schools need Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) immediately as the school buildings are considered unsafe to operate classrooms.
• 410 students need school uniforms according to the Municipality data.
• Flooding and landslides have severely damaged the water facilities at seven community schools.
• Additionally, some schools require Furniture, stationeries and maintenance support.

Key Interventions:

• Provided uniforms to 395 underprivileged children.
• Restored drinking water system in two schools; Shree Bhalchandra Secondary School, (Panauti, Ward 1), and Shree Kushadevi Secondary School, (Panauti, Ward 2).
• Supplied 27 sets of furniture to Shree Indradevi Basic School, (Panauti, Ward 12)

Direct beneficiaries – 2,000+

We worked closely with the local government to assess the flood’s impact and ensure our support was timely, effective, and lasting. The project aimed to help children continue their education in a safe and supportive environment that fosters dignity and confidence. SWAN believes these interventions provided immediate relief while also supporting long-term learning and resilience.

Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Sister Organizations:

We extend our sincere thanks to our longstanding sister organizations, SWAN Deutschland e.V., Germany, and SWAN Österreich, for their prompt and generous funding. Your support has been instrumental in assisting flood-affected school children in 17 community schools across Panauti Municipality, Kavrepalanchok.

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of children in crisis!