Nepal earthquakes

For thousands of children in Nepal, the earthquakes have completely turned their lives upside down – they have no home, no food, no school, no routine, nowhere to feel safe. Our photographer Srikanth Kolari shares their stories and what we're doing to help. Read more

What the media won’t tell you about the Nepal earthquakes is that you don’t see devastation everywhere you go. The reality is much harder to swallow. It’s what I came to call the ‘random’ factor during my recent visit to Kathmandu after the quakes. Read more

Nepal might be slipping from the headlines, but the needs of survivors are still just as urgent. We've been overwhelmed at how incredible your support has been, helping us reach almost 80,000 people with essentials supplies so far. But there is so much more to do, and we need to keep up the momentum. Below are three things you can do. Will you help? Read more

A year ago I wrote a blog about periods; 'The worst period of her life: putting myself in her shoes'.  A year on, we are still hearing stories like Suljhana's from Nepal. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, find out why periods matter during a humanitarian crisis.  Read more

This morning a second earthquake has hit Nepal. The earthquake that hit on Saturday 25th April has already killed over 8,150 people and injured over 17,860. This second disaster will have caused even more damage and left many more homeless and hungry. Our staff in Nepal are already assessing the damage. Please donate now and follow our updates below. */ Read more

Concerns are being raised about trafficking gangs luring children and young girls made homeless by the earthquake in Nepal with the promise of jobs in India and beyond. All too often these young people can end up in appalling conditions, tied into a life of hard labour or exploitative sex work.  Read more