Nepal Earthquake: Meeting the First Needs

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1 Nepal Earthquake: Meeting the First Needs IOM Snapshots International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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3 SURVIVING THE NEPAL EARTHQUAKE The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April 2015 has produced devastating consequences that are still being measured. As of 8 May, more than 7,500 people were reported dead and more than 14,000 have been injured. An estimated 8.1 million people have been affected across 39 of Nepal s 75 districts, with over 2 million people living in the most severely affected districts. The loss of lives and livelihoods, as well as injuries and displacement, has put tremendous pressure on already vulnerable communities. Large populations in Kathmandu and in difficult-access areas outside the Kathmandu valley need shelter and basic items to survive and start their recovery. IOM has been operating in Nepal since 2007, with over 400 staff, focusing primarily on refugee resettlement. IOM also has close relations with the government and NGO partners, including in the area of disaster preparedness and capacity-building. At the onset of this crisis, IOM immediately activated its Migration Emergency Funding Mechanism (MEFM), allowing the deployment of a rapid response team with expertise in Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter, Health, and Early Recovery. IOM emergency personnel and humanitarian partners are now coming to fully grasp the immense needs on the ground and the momentous task ahead of rebuilding Nepal. As the response unfolds, we will look forward to working closely with our donors, partners, and supporters to help bring relief and recovery to the Nepalis in need.

4 LEGEND Lo Manthang NEPAL EARTHQUAKE SEVERITY INDEX KA RN A LI Highest High CH I N A Kagbeni Medium-High GORKHA Jomsom Marpha NUWAKOT Manang Low DH AU LAGIRI Dharapani Darbang G A ND A KI Beni Seuli Bazar Pokhara RA P T I Baglung Bagbazar Pyuthan KATHMANDU SINDHUPALCHOWK Chame Muri Besisahar Gairi Bhotewodar Sundarbazar Borang Tipling Sishuwa chowk Paudi Bazar Syangja Syabru Bensi Bhimad Damauli Betrawati Dumre Aanbu Khaireni Mugling LU M BIN I The Nepal Earthquake Severity Index is designed to provide an overview of estimated severity of impacts resulting from the April 25 earthquake based on 1) Intensity of the earthquake 2) population, and 3) vulnerability of housing and population. B A G M AT I Chautara Butwal Narayangadh Kawasoti Khaireni Chowk Taulihawa Trisuli Bazar Lowest Source: Humanitarian Data Exchange It is not a replacement for first-hand damage and needs assessment information. Dhunche Kintang Phedi Chakchakpur Barhni Medium-Low Tandi Bazaar Jagatpur Sunauli Nautanwa Devendrapur Kritanpur DHADING Sangam Colony Jitpur Bharatpur Manahari NA RAYA NI Bhimfedi Kharikola Junbesi JA NA KP U R Raxaul Kalaiya Katahariya SAG A RM ATH A Bijalpura Murkuchi Bazar Gaighat Gaur I N DI A Bung Katari Malanggawa Adapur Ringmu Tatsalung Sanam Sindhuli Garhi BHAKTAPUR Source: Adapted from the US Agency for International Development, Jiri Deurali Lower Bhandar Bhandar Panauti Hetauda Birgunj IOM Presence in Nepal Pharping Charikot Janakpur Sursand Lahan Devdhar Rajbiraj

5 A mother and her child next to their tent in Ratna Park. In the aftermath of the earthquake, many families took shelter in parks in fear of aftershocks. Verifying the stability and safety of buliding and homes will be an important step in coming weeks. IOM 2015

6 KEY FACTS AND FIGURES More than 8 million people are affected across 39 of Nepal s 75 districts Approximately 2 million people are living in the 11 most severely affected districts Over 530,000 houses are damaged or destroyed. Shelter is the key priority in view of the approaching monsoon season (June-August) 90 per cent of health facilities in rural areas are damaged Assessment of damages and needs carried out in Nuwakot. IOM 2015

7 A grandmother and her grandson at a temporary camp near the Kathmandu Engineering College IOM 2015 IOM S RESPONSE As part of the inter-agency appeal, IOM is setting up and managing camps, distributing shelter repair kits and essential relief items. IOM will also take on the important role of providing primary health care and psychosocial assistance to those in need, whilst ensuring the protection of the most vulnerable populations. IOM will assist with debris removal, the assessment of damage to homes, and provide temporary livelihoods to support families in need.

8 IOM teams preparing to roll out of Kathmandu - 4 May 2015 IOM 2015

9 USAID Tarps received by IOM and distributed with ACTED on 5 May in Dhading district ACTED 2015 Logistics To ensure that humanitarian partners have the ability to distribute shelter and relief items in a timely and efficient manner, IOM supports the logistics cluster by receiving and dispatching in-kind contributions to disaster-affected areas. As of 5 May, three IOM teams are functional at the international airport in Kathmandu. IOM has also been requested to set up logistics assistance for shelter distributions in Gorkha and Chautara. Funding requirements: USD 260,000

10 Base Camp in Chautara, Sindhupalchok district, one of the most affected regions of the country IOM 2015

11 Camp Management and Camp Coordination As the lead agency in this area, IOM is gathering, analyzing and disseminating information on the conditions, needs and the population numbers and flows in displacement sites to effectively guide the humanitarian response operation. As of 5 May, IOM teams in Gorka and Sindhupalchok have been rolling out the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), used to collect valuation data on the displaced population and their needs. Funding requirements: USD 9,000,000

12 Early Recovery IOM is helping families to safely access houses and key infrastructure by proving cleaning kits and supervising the use of machinery and equipment to clear debris. This will be done through a cash-for-work scheme that will benefit the most vulnerable. Funding requirements: USD 1,575,000

13 Assessment of damages and needs carried out in Nuwakot (both pages). IOM 2015

14 IOM Health Staff and District Public Health Official in a health clinic in the in the IDP camp in Bhaktapur conducting a joint assessment - 5 May IOM 2015 Health With over 30 medical professionals in country, IOM is providing psychosocial first aid, counselling, and support groups in displacement settings and through mobile teams. IOM is training community workers, primary health care workers, psychologists and mental health care workers to build local capacity. IOM is also establishing urgently needed discharge and referral systems to decongest hospitals and provide safe return options for injured and vulnerable patients. Funding requirements: USD 2,200,000

15 Clean-delivery kits provide basic tools to help mothers and newborns avoid acquiring infections during childbirth. Here, IOM distributes cleandelivery kits in Gorka district IOM 2015

16 Coordinating with UNICEF at the Ratna Park displacement site in Central Kathmandu IOM 2015

17 Displaced persons in Ratna Park, Central Kathmandu IOM 2015 Protection IOM is supporting the protection of vulnerable girls, boys, women and men against gender-based violence by strengthening referral systems, providing life-saving information, and supporting organizations to prevent the separation, trafficking and exploitation of children. Funding requirements: USD 300,010

18 Quake-affected families living on the streets of Kathmandu for fear of further tremors. IOM 2015

19 People waiting for the delivery of USAID tarps received by IOM and distributed with ACTED on 5 May in Dhading ACTED 2015

20 USAID Tarps received by IOM and distributed with ACTED on 5 May in Dhading district ACTED 2015 Devastation in a village in Dhading district, north-west of Kathmandu ACTED 2015

21 Setting-up the camp in Sindhupalchowk district - 4 May IOM 2015 Shelter Kits and Essential Relief Items IOM is helping families whose homes are damaged or destroyed by providing shelter kits (plastic sheets, ropes/fixings) and essential relief items (blankets, jerry cans, sleeping mats, etc.). IOM will also be assisting in the structural assessment of partially damaged homes to help determine their safety. As of 5 May 5,160 households have been provided with shelter and essential relief items in partnership with Save the Children, ACTED, Med Air, People in Need and Lumanti. Funding requirements: USD 18,900,000

22 Destroyed mosque in the district of Nuwakot. IOM team has been assessing damage throughout affected regions. IOM 2015

23 SUMMARY OF FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Logistics: USD 260,000 Camp management and coordination: USD 9,000,000 Early recovery: USD 1,575,000 Health: USD 2,200,000 Protection: USD 300,010 Shelter kits and essential relief i-tems: USD 18,900,000 Total: USD 32,235,010 IOM s funding requirements are all included in the OCHA Nepal Flash Appel and have been coordinated with the humanitarian agencies involved in the Nepal emergency. For private donations, please visit:

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