The women who make a home out of nothing
Summary
Nepal’s disaster recovery should focus not only on rebuilding roads and houses, but also on helping women restore livelihoods, homes and household security. The piece calls for direct financial support, local knowledge in reconstruction and greater participation of women in rebuilding communities.
Key Points
- The article argues that reconstruction in Nepal must go beyond infrastructure and also rebuild homes, livelihoods and dignity.
- It proposes a Women-Led Home and Livelihood Recovery Fund to support women with grants for housing, livestock, farming, small businesses and other income sources.
- Women’s local knowledge should be included in house and settlement design, alongside technical engineering input.
- The author says women should also be trained and employed in reconstruction work and disaster recovery leadership.
