Impact of COVID on Rural Communities in Nepal
September 10, 2020
The full Rapid Needs Assessment report can be viewed or downloaded here.
COVID Response in Nepal
August 7, 2020
Celebrating Lives Transformed in Okhaldhunga
July 3, 2020
It is with both appreciation and sadness that MCC phases out of the community development efforts we’ve supported in Okhaldhunga District through various partners since 2010. This year we are especially grateful for our partner, SAHAS Nepal, whose food security and livelihoods work in Okhaldhunga we have had the privilege of supporting for the past … More Celebrating Lives Transformed in Okhaldhunga
MCC’s 100 Year Anniversary!
June 19, 2020
This year, Mennonite Central Committee recognizes its 100 years of relief, development and peacebuilding service around the world! While MCC has been registered as an INGO in Nepal for just over 10 years, MCC first began sending volunteers from North America to Nepal in 1956. Most of these volunteers were seconded to UMN and INF, … More MCC’s 100 Year Anniversary!
Empowering Youth in Dhading
March 5, 2020
On February 21, youth from throughout Thakre Rural Municipality in Dhading District gathered energetically to march through the streets with signs and slogans that sent a clear message to their community: say no to drugs! For many of these youth, active participation in this kind of a social campaign would have felt foreign to them … More Empowering Youth in Dhading
Let’s Go to School!
January 31, 2020
Attending school regularly is challenging for children in many rural areas of Nepal. The terrain is often rugged, the walk can be long for little legs, and particularly for girls, there is the expectation that they will stay home to help with household chores when needed. Despite these challenges, education is a priority for many … More Let’s Go to School!
Completion of Earthquake Reconstruction Work in Dhading
January 21, 2020
Another of our partners, Shanti Nepal, has recently completed its 3 years of earthquake reconstruction programming in Dhading District. A huge congratulations to the Shanti Nepal team on the successful completion of extensive drinking water system and toilet construction schemes, support for rebuilding health clinics and irrigation systems, and livelihoods programming. Photos and captions by … More Completion of Earthquake Reconstruction Work in Dhading
Finishing Well in Ramechhap
January 14, 2020
Finishing well is the hard part. Often there is much excitement and energy around the beginning of a project and great anticipation of what it will accomplish. On Friday, December 20, however, we celebrated a great example of finishing well with our partner, Sansthagat Bikas Sanjal and their community-based implementing partner, Community Development Society (CDS). … More Finishing Well in Ramechhap
Recovery through Coordination: Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of the 2015 Earthquake
January 13, 2020
This excerpt is from an article originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of MCC Intersections. Click here to access the full article. By Avash Karki and Ryan Fowler The April 2015 earthquake in Nepal is an event etched in the memories of many Nepalis. The immense damage brought on by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake took the lives of nearly 9,000 people, caused around 22,000 severe injuries and destroyed more than … More Recovery through Coordination: Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of the 2015 Earthquake
Celebrating Earthquake Recovery Work in Southern Lalitpur
December 20, 2019
A big congratulations and thank you to our partner, RICOD, on the successful completion of 3 years of earthquake reconstruction programming in remote areas of southern Lalitpur District. MCC and RICOD supported latrine construction, WASH activities, water systems, agricultural trainings and supports for restored livelihoods, mason training for earthquake-resistant construction, and top-up support for housing … More Celebrating Earthquake Recovery Work in Southern Lalitpur
