Um Hong-gil foundation steps up flood relief in Nepal
Summary
Um Hong-gil Human Foundation has expanded its relief programme for flood-affected communities in Nepal, sending emergency medicines, patient tents, school supplies and daily necessities to multiple locations. The foundation is also reviewing a classroom-shelter project and offering scholarships to students who lost family members in the disaster.
Key Points
- Um Hong-gil Human Foundation will distribute emergency medicines and patient tents at Uttar Gaya Health Post in cooperation with Nepal Kathmandu Model Hospital.
- The foundation plans to send tents, school supplies and daily necessities to at least three more locations after field assessments.
- It is reviewing a proposal for a combined classroom and shelter facility and has announced special scholarships for affected students.
- The foundation has already transferred the first tranche of relief funds to Nepal and is shifting from rescue support to longer-term recovery assistance.
