Tundikhel, an only vast open space in between the city, is now filled with families who lost their homes in the recent earthquake. As we drive, walk, or ride past through the lanes alongside Tundikhel, we can see numerous tents—some donated by China and some made locally by the sufferers. When the OLE Nepal team visited the 'refugee camp-like place,' it was heart-wrenching to see people in need of necessities required for survival. Many organizations from various backgrounds provided immediate relief efforts, such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, etc.

Amidst all the chaos, we at OLE Nepal are particularly concerned about the welfare of thousands of children who have been affected in more ways than one—distressed, displaced, and completely traumatized by the scenes of devastation all around them. As we try to rehabilitate communities, it is utterly important to pay special attention to the emotional and physical well-being of these children. Along with their physical safety, their psychological security needs to be duly addressed as well.

With so many schools destroyed and communities displaced, many children are deprived of education and will be for months, if not years. In this critical time, it is important to give children the space where they can enjoy their time in quality learning and exploring.

Like our previous relief efforts in Kirtipur, Khokana, and Bungamati, OLE Nepal is now providing relief to the children at Tundikhel. Following are the photos taken during the first day of our relief effort.