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Nepal earthquake survivor Damodar Subedi is getting back on his feet after receiving food, blankets, kitchen utensils, shelter materials and a hygiene kit from Tearfund.
The April disaster brought Damodar’s working life crashing down. The quake, which killed more than 8,000 people, destroyed or damaged many schools which he relied upon as customers for his small catering business. Their closure meant his income evaporated overnight.
Emergency aid distributions from our partner United Mission to Nepal kept Damodar going and are bridging the gap as he works out how he can rebuild his canteen business.
The good news is many undamaged schools have reopened after the quake and reconstruction work is underway at others, so the prospects for Damodar, his wife and three children are good.
Tearfund is also helping kids get back to classes by building temporary learning centres in Tistung and Agra.