Inside temporary shelters, displaced families adjust after evictions

Summary

Families displaced by recent eviction drives in Kathmandu are adjusting to life in temporary shelters with limited privacy and uncertain futures.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu government initiated eviction drives in several settlements, displacing families.
  • 47 households are currently residing in a temporary shelter at Sundarighat, Kirtipur.
  • Basic services like health check-ups, water, toilets, and sanitation are provided at the shelter.
  • Displaced residents express concerns about privacy, school disruption, and potential rent for future housing.
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