When the immediate crisis ends, our work begins

We support the rebuilding of local communities affected by the glacial flood in Nepal.

Damaged homes by the river in nuwakot. Photo: Build up nepal

On the morning of 26 August, a huge section of a glacier and a mountainside high in the Himalayas collapsed. Entire villages and communities were washed away or buried in mud by the flash floods.

Thousands of people stand without homes and schools. Soon, they will face the daunting task of rebuilding their communities and creating a new future.

This is where we can make a difference.

We support the rebuilding in partnership with our long-standing partner Build up Nepal. By raising funds today, we lay the foundation for long-term recovery and reconstruction of safe homes and schools in Nepal.

 

A dignified solution - The Temporary Home

Permanent housing may take years to construct. This forces families into basic emergency shelters that offer little protection against extreme temperatures. To address this, Build up Nepal has developed a dignified solution — The Temporary Home — that will provide a safe and comfortable living space to families throughout the long recovery phase.

The Temporary Home relies on locally sourced materials. Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB Eco-bricks), bamboo, and mud—incorporating elevated flooring, thermal insulation and an optional separate cooking area. The concept is based on proven techniques and sustainable engineering, developed over the years with support from EWB-SWE.

Creating homes also means creating livelihoods. Local communities in Nuwakot are involved in the design and production of bamboo panel production in Bidur, Nuwakot. Local materials and local labour keep the money spent on rebuilding inside the community.

Visual: build up nepal

 

Join us and help

Funds are needed to realize these efforts. By donating to our fundraiser, you support construction of safe housing — from temporary shelters and schools to more permanent solutions.

For larger grants or partnerships, please contact us directly at info@ewb-swe.org


Destroyed village in nuwakot. Photo: Build up nepal


Our project and partnership

Photo: build up nepal

Strengthening local communities through resilient housing

Since 2016, EWB-SWE and Build Up Nepal have collaborated to support rural entrepreneurs in producing eco-friendly bricks and developing micro-construction businesses.

Photo: build up nepal, 2023

Meet our local partner: Build up Nepal

Build up Nepal is a social business in Nepal, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and communities to build safe, affordable homes and resilient incomes. It was established after the 2015 earthquake.