Emergency response
Since a devastating flood hit Nepal on 25 August 2026, our teams have quickly mobilised to assist search and rescue and provide life-saving humanitarian aid to survivors.
Why Nepal needs humanitarian assistance
Climate-related disasters
Nepal is a climate-vulnerable country, with floods, landslides and droughts severely affecting people living in rural areas. The recent flash flood in Nepal on 25 August 2026 has devastated Nepalese communities, with thousands of people projected to have been affected.
Hunger and food insecurity
Over 20% people live in poverty in Nepal. Extreme hunger is widespread across the country, with life-threatening malnutrition alarmingly high in provinces like Lumbini and Medhesh.
Lack of access to clean water
Families have limited access to adequate sanitation, heightening the risk of waterborne diseases. Extreme weather makes it difficult for the rural population, especially women and girls, to access water for drinking, cleaning and household purpose.
