History - Past Projects
Our Past Projects and Emergency Relief Programs
Food Relief Program – 2019
In 2019, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Himalayan Foundation Nepal (HFN) launched an emergency food relief program to support families across Nepal. With thousands of people suddenly unemployed and without income, access to basic necessities vanished overnight.
HFN responded swiftly by transporting rice, lentils, oil, and soap from Kathmandu to the lower Himalayan regions to provide urgent aid. This food relief initiative helped hundreds of families survive the lockdown.
Earthquake Relief in Gunsacott – 2015
In April and May 2015, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal. HFN concentrated its earthquake response efforts in the remote village of Gunsacott, Sindhupalchok District — 60 km north of Kathmandu.
Impact:
45 people lost their lives
65 were injured
Over 700 families affected
With little access to outside help due to monsoon-damaged roads and poor infrastructure, HFN provided direct support, including:
✅ Relief Materials Distributed:
| Resource | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tin for Temporary Shelter | 78 Bundles (8×9 ft sheets) | ₹7,000 each |
| Hot Water Bottles | 645 (1 per family) | Gifted |
| Delivery Costs | – | ₹35,000 |
| Total Relief Cost: | – | ₹581,000 (~$5,800 USD) |
🚽 Village Development Program (VDP) – Sanitation & Toilets
After the earthquake, sanitation became a severe issue in Gunsacott and surrounding villages. HFN launched the VDP Initiative to build safe public toilets and restore sanitation infrastructure.
VDP Goals:
Build 12 public toilets in Gunsacott
Repair the local school toilet
Provide one toilet allocation each in Cotgow and Lekharhe villages
Each toilet block requires ~$450 USD
Village leaders supervise construction
🏫 Rebuilding Education – Help Children Return to School
Due to the destruction of homes and schools, many children were forced to drop out. HFN is actively:
Sponsoring 25 children to return to school
Supporting students to complete their SLC (School Leaving Certificate)
Aiming to expand the Child Sponsorship Program in rural areas
Seeking international child sponsors to help cover education, supplies, and uniforms
🏠 Earthquake-Safe Housing Projects
HFN also aims to educate and assist families in constructing earthquake-resistant homes using modern methods like:
Corner reinforcements
Tie rods
Proper foundation design
Each new safe dwelling (1 floor) requires $5,000 USD in funding.
👧 Children’s Activities and Volunteering
HFN welcomes international volunteers to:
Assist with children’s activities
Help rebuild communities
Offer professional or creative skills for local development
👨👩👧👦 Child Sponsorship & Temporary Housing
HFN is expanding efforts to provide:
New temporary housing for displaced families
Improved orphanage buildings
Community-based child sponsorship for poor families
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