Welcome to the thirtieth issue of OPEN MIC NEPAL bulletin. The Open Mic project captures rumours and perceptions on the ground to eliminate information gaps between the media, humanitarian agencies and local people. By providing local media and outreach workers with facts, Open Mic aims to create a better understanding of the needs of the earthquake-affected communities and to debunk rumours before they can do any harm.
This week's issue contains:
· Rumours that families of those who died because of the cold will receive monetary compensation
· Rumours about special job provisions for earthquake-affected families
· Questions about the timeline for reconstruction grant distribution
· Rumours that the government has sent engineers to rebuild houses