The organization supported the creation of 48 temporary learning spaces
A month after devastating floods hit central and northern Nepal, thousands of children continue to face disruption to their education, highlighting the urgent need for ongoing support to help them return to safe learning environments.
Initial estimates, we read in a UNICEF note, indicate that educational activities have been interrupted for over 14,000 children in 62 schools and educational centers in the areas affected by the floods in the districts of Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The disaster also caused a devastating human toll: approximately 440 students and school staff members reported dead or missing, including 414 children.
“Education is an essential part of the recovery process after a disaster,” said Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative in Nepal. “Returning to learning gives children a sense of stability, routine and hope at a time when they have suffered significant losses and are living in a time of uncertainty.” Since the beginning of the emergency, UNICEF has worked with the Government of Nepal and partners to help children return to education as soon as possible. To date, it has supported the creation of 48 temporary learning spaces, helping more than 1,400 children in affected areas to return to learning. The organization also provided essential school materials and psychosocial support to help children recover and continue their education. While these efforts are helping children return to education, the recovery needs are significant.
UNICEF calls for continued support for both immediate recovery efforts and building long-term resilience, ensuring that every flood-affected child can learn, recover and grow.
