Temporary shelter away from Capital disrupts jobs, schooling and daily life for displaced families
Summary
Families displaced by settlement demolitions in Kathmandu face disrupted jobs, education, and daily hardships while staying temporarily at a shelter in Banepa.
Key Points
- Displaced families from Kathmandu’s squatter settlements are temporarily housed at Nepal Red Cross Society training centre in Banepa.
- Evictions have caused loss of homes, livelihoods, and access to education for many displaced residents.
- Long commutes and landlords’ discrimination have increased hardships for displaced families trying to maintain jobs and housing.
- Authorities are screening families for rehabilitation eligibility to provide long-term solutions after temporary shelter stays.
