Youth-led recovery initiative expands from Bethanchok to flood-hit Nuwakot
Summary
A youth-led recovery initiative that began in Bethanchok has expanded to flood-hit communities in Nuwakot, focusing on children’s wellbeing, education, livelihoods and community participation. Volunteers are running child-friendly activities, needs assessments and relief support while documenting local concerns for further action.
Key Points
- Project Resilient Minds and CESCA Nepal have expanded a youth-led recovery effort from Bethanchok to flood-affected Belkotgadhi Municipality in Nuwakot.
- The initiative centers on Milan Aagan, a child-friendly space offering learning, play, storytelling, music and creative activities for disaster-affected children.
- Volunteers are visiting communities, assessing needs, supporting schools and vocational centers, and distributing relief materials.
- The organizers say recovery must address mental health, climate anxiety, livelihoods and community voices, not just physical reconstruction.
