IsraAID brings humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Nepal
Just two days after catastrophic flash floods swept through Nepal, IsraAID, an Israeli nongovernmental humanitarian aid organization that responds to emergencies and disasters around the world, began distributing hygiene kits and offering mental-health support to thousands of children in affected areas.The Aug. 26 disaster, triggered by the collapse of a glacier in the Himalayas, has killed at least 1,259 people in Nepal and left more than 5,000 missing.“The situation on the ground is still very challenging, as search and rescue is still the priority of the government,” Mai Leshem, head of IsraAID’s mission in Nepal, told JNS. “Many of the most highly affected areas are still not accessible, but we are doing everything we can.”She said IsraAID has a team of seven people, both locals and internationals, some of whom worked for the organization following the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015.So far, IsraAID has focused on providing family hygiene…
Two days after catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal on August 26, IsraAID, an Israeli humanitarian aid organization, began distributing hygiene kits and offering mental-health support to thousands of children. The floods, triggered by a collapsing glacier, have killed at least 1,259 people and left over 5,000 missing. IsraAID's mission head in Nepal, Mai Leshem, stated, "The situation on the ground is still very challenging, as search and rescue is still the priority of the government." The organization, with a team of seven, focuses on immediate humanitarian needs like providing family hygiene kits and psychological support for children. IsraAID's independence from the Israeli government allows it to operate in countries where political considerations might complicate direct governmental assistance. Communications Director Ethan Shwartz emphasized, "Politics are irrelevant in a moment of crisis." IsraAID plans to remain in Nepal as long as needed, similar to its four-year presence after the 2015 earthquake.
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