e-newsletter #05 - ASF Nepal€¦ · Nepal, a year on after the massive earthquake Nepal marked the first anniversary of its devastating earthquake on 25th April 2016. A lot has been

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March-April 2016

TSO (TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICE)

The Technical Support and advisory Office is the result between

Architecture and Developpement and Architecture Sans Frontieres

Nepal. Both are members of Architecture Sans Frontieres

International, a network launched in 2003 that promotes socially-

committed approaches of architecture. Fondation de France made

possible this partnership in order to support Nepalese organisations

with local knowledge and foreign expertise to promote Build Back

Better and Safer methods for a sustainable reconstruction.

- Chakupat, Lalitpur

e-newsletter #05

“Any NGO or CBO involved in the reconstruction in need of technical assistance can contact us at our office in Kathmandu where our team of expats and local professionals can offer advice. We will be reporting to you periodically with newsSource:

News Updates on relief and reconstuction

Nepal, a year on after the massive earthquakeNepal marked the first anniversary of its devastating earthquake on 25th April 2016. A lot has been said and done during the whole year. Here are few article which reflects the first year anniversary of the earthquake:

1. Nepal earthquake: How is country faring one year on? 2. Nepal earthquake anniversary: one year on, not one home rebuilt by government 3. Moving on after the quake 4. Nation remembers quake victims http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-04-25/nation-remembers-quake-victims.html

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TSO WEBSITE

Technical Support Office(TSO) managed and Operated by ASF Nepal and A&D and Supported by Fondation de France has launched a new webpage. This webpage consists of all the latest news and activities and also government guidelines and information documents.

Please check out: www.tsonepal.org

Homes for earthquake victims unlikely before monsoon: NRA

http://www.tsonepal.org/?p=327

Published on 03 March 2016: By The Kathmandu PostThe National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that the reconstruction of earthquake-ravaged houses would not be completed before monsoon. Stating that post-earthquake reconstruction is a time taking process, authority’s Chief Executive Sushil Gyewali on Monday said: “It may sound unpleasant but the reality is that it is not possible to complete reconstruction of houses before monsoon.” Link:

No RELIEF

http://www.tsonepal.org/?p=345

Published on 12 March by Nepali Times IN RUINS: Homes destroyed in the 12 May aftershock in Manthali are still in ruins, and 200 families have been living in shelters for the past year on the banks of the Tama Kosi.The Red Cross Society was all set to start building houses for 100 families in Ramechhap, one of 14 districts affected by last April’s earthquake, when the government suddenly announced a temporary ban on reconstruction of private homes. The work had halted. Link:

NRA to allow NGOs in rebuilding homes

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Published on 24th Feb By BBC Nearly a year after devastation by the Gorkha earthquake, the National Reconstruction Authority is set to engage non-government organisations in rebuilding houses. The NRA had temporarily barred the NGOs from helping families reconstruct their homes.The authority’s Directive Committee on Sunday endorsed guidelines related to the mobilisation of NGOs, reversing the past decision. Officials, however, said NGOs’ work would be thoroughly monitored. A separate guideline has been floated to manage the NGOs, said NRA Spokesperson Ram Thapaliya. They would be involved in post-quake reconstruction following its endorsement. Link:

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ASF Nepal on Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/asfnepal/

ASF Nepal is reaching more and more people on different Social media platforms like facebook, twitter, google plus and many more. ASF Nepal is dissiminating vaious important informations related to recovery and reconstruction to frequently inform people about the different standard guideliness, news, activities. Each post on facebook is viewed by over 5000 active viewers with an average 400 likes on the posts .Link:

Recent Earthquake UpdatesThere were a total of seven earthquakes above MI 4 and one of MI 3.5 recorded by National Seismological center this February. Among them 6 were the aftershocks of Gorkha earthquake in April with epicenter at Sindhupalchok, Gorkha and Nuwakot while a fresh one with the MI 4.5 was recorded with the epicenter at Sankhuwasava on 23rd of February. List of the Earthquakes:

April 22 - Dolakha 4.0ML, 00: 41 April 12 - Dolakha 4.4ML, 20: 26 April 09 - Lalitpur 4.5ML, 19: 05 April 04 - Dolakha 4.7ML, 10:26 March 31 - Sindupalchok 4ML, 04:26

Nepal Multiple Indicator Survey (NMICS) 2014 [EN/NE]

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Published on 25 Feb 2016 by UN Children’s FundThe Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) today released the findings of the Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (NMICS) 2014. The findings included data on child mortality, nutrition, child health, water and sanitation, reproductive health, early childhood development, education and literacy, child protection, HIV and AIDS, access to mass media and used of information and technology, well-being and tobacco and alcohol use.Link:

The Construction of 152 Temporary Shelters are completed, 13 are remaining. The construction of 90 water tanks has been completed, 75 are remaining. The construction of 84 toilets have started and the structures are erected, 85 are remaining. Additional 4 pits have been completed by the end of January. The constructions of temporary shelter involved the replacement of Zinc Sheet with bamboo. The distribution of 90 solar light set is completed, 75 are remaining

NGOs Support and Monitoring Program

and Global Reconstruction Project

Bamboo and mud shelters, ventilated improved latrinesENFANCE NEPAL

- Khokana VDC, Lalitpur

TSO Team is supporting and monitoring different NGOs funded by Fondation de France. By doing site visits, the team is able to provide assistance and advices concerning technical construction.

CTCF is planning to construct 9 collection centers and training hall in 8 VDCs in Lalitpur and 1 VDC in Ramechap.

The TSO team carried out the site visited at four more locations, Kaleshwor VDC, Chandanpur VDC, Gotikhel VDC and Chaughare(Bukhel) VDC Lalitpur.

CFCFCollection center and Training in 9 VDCs

- Nuwakot

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(CENTRAL TEA CORPORATIVE FEDERATION LIMITED)

Fondation de France visit to Nepal

The Director General of Fondation de France, Francis Charhon and International Solidarity and Responsible Emegencies, Martin Spitz visited Nepal from April 13,2016 to April 20, 2016. They visited various reconstuction project sites funded by Fondation de France namely Khokana, Thagpal valley, Helumbu, kiul, Koshidekha and Bhaktapur. Click on the link below to see more on their visit

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13o9G_iFpt8 http://info.arte.tv/fr/nepal-ou-en-est-la-reconstruction

Seminar on Timber in Construction

Technical Support Office(TSO)- ASF Nepal and A&D supported by Fondation de France successfully organised Seminar on Timer in Construction held on April 7, 2016 at Alliance Francaise Nepal Hall, Tripureswor, Kathmandu.A total of 100 participants attended the seminar along with guests like “His excellency, Yves Carmona” , Ambassador of France to Nepal, Prafulla Man Singh Pradhan, Advisor- UN-Habitat. The participants were from Fondation de France funded NGOs, other parties in contact with Fondation de France, network of parties involved in the reconstruction (NGOs, government, media, researchers, architects) etc. Media persons from Spaces Magazine, Aarthik aviyan and Business age also took part.

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Jagaran NepalCommunity Centers

- 4 district, Kavrepalanchowk, Sindupalchok, Dolakha and Ramechhap

TSO conducted site analysis visit in 1 of 4 proposed site and provided them with the design, drawings and the cost estimates of the community center. Jagaran Nepal has got the approval for the construction of 1 community center at Mahadevstan VDC in Kavrepalanchowk District with FdF with the extension of budget. VDC office and women cooperative has commited for the contribution of 10% and 20% of the project cost.

The construction of the community center is in the final stage. The structure has been completed. Stone wall up to sill level has been constructed and timber planks is used above sill level. Doors and Windows has been installed.

The construction activities has started. The Steel Structure has been errected at the site.

Community Centers- Helambu VDC and Kiul VDC in Sindhupalchowk

(COMMUNITY SELF RELIANCE CENTRE)CSRC

Sindupalchok Activities: The re-construction of physical infrastructure have started. Although the construction of all the irrigation canals are not completely finished, 4 irrigational canals have been opened for the planting season. The construction of school toilets have started. Road protection and Land protections works have also started.

Participatory Plan: The activities for participatory planning for the communities of Thangpaldhap, Thangpalkot and Gunsa, were conducted from 14th March to 3rd April. The idea was to understand the needs, possible solutions, and development requirements of the community. During these activities, the team of TSO and ARSOW social mobilizers, interacted with the community and the selected earthquake victims.

ARSOW (ASSOCIATION for RURAL SOCIAL WELFARE)TSO Sindupalchok Activities

- Gunsa, Thangpaldhap and Thangpalkot VDCs

The construction activities of permanent latrines in health post in Kosidekha VDC, Kavrepalanchock District, has been complete as per the design and drawings provided by TSO.TRIANGLE GH-ARSOW is now constructing drainage around the permanent latrines.TRIANGLE GH-ARSOW is also ammending some changes in the 8 temporary latrines as per the recommendation provided by TSO.

Temporary and permanent latrines- Koshidekha Village, Kavrepalanchok

TSO team conducted site analysis of all 3 sites and recommended to look for alternative sites in Muralibhanjang and Nalang VDC of Dhading district as the site were steep. NACCFL proposed to construct multi-storey community center with RCC construction since the community do not want to look for alternative sites. TSO cannot provide the technical support because TSO's objective is promote same local architecture with use of local materials which can

NACCFLCommunity Centers

- Muralibhanjyang, Nalang, Khanyapani - Dhading

(NEPAL AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL FEDERATION LTD)

TRIANGLE GH-ARSOW (GENERATION HUMANITAIRE - ASSOCIATION for RURAL SOCIAL WELFARE)