On May 20, I traveled from Kathmandu to Liskankhu, Sindhupalchowk, to help with a relief program. Sindhupalchowk is one of the most severely damaged districts by the earthquake. It had been less than two months since I had traveled the same area admiring beautiful, lush villages. Now, to see the same villages turned into rubble was heart-wrenching. But it was also relieving to see people coming together to help each other. Many temporary houses were built along the way through the locals' efforts, and I was also able to witness a relief program that was very well-managed by the village committee.

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Most of the houses have been destroyed by the earthquake. Even the houses standing upright are damaged from the inside and unlivable.
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Two girls holding flowers to welcome relief workers. A temporary housing in the background.
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Temporary housing built by locals.
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People carrying relief materials to their homes. Buddhist shrine at the side of the road.
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People waiting in line for relief materials.
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Volunteers carrying relief materials.
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Since most of the youth have gone abroad for employment, it was common to see old folks coming to receive relief materials.
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Also, mothers with young babies.
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"Our school is 2 hrs away. The school is damaged by the earthquake. We don't know when we will be going to school again."
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Damaged wall of a school building.
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Educational materials inside a classroom damaged by the earthquake.
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A severely damaged school.
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Roofs are crumbled.
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Landslides like this pose big threats as monsoon is coming.