The recent earthquakes in Nepal have left much of the population without basic utilities like good quality drinking water. It takes some time before these basic untilities have become available due to the lack of material and the difficulties faced with organization and communication. After one of their colleagues had witnessed the earthquakes the Swiss family company Trunz has decided to send their in-stock treatment units “survivor” as an emergency response.
The units can clean up to 180 liters of water per hour, which can aid 650 people. The units are small and easily transportable, which means that they can be distributed according to the need.
Working with their local distribution partner on the ground they have already selected 3 different locations. First a hospital, situated in the highest affected district. Beside of the existing hospital, an emergency camp, medical center and other infrastructure has been established after the earthquake and around 18 surrounding communities come there to collect water. Second 2 locations in Kathmandu of an organisation providing shelter and a place to live and work/study for displaced women and abused children. The organisation is run by a Swiss lady. Her commitment and vision is “helping people to help themselves”.
They are still looking for funding to send more units to Nepal. To help this mission send me an email (n.fraters@gmail.com) and I will get you in touch with the right person, for more information check this link.