Republic of Korea, UNICEF hand over essential health and hygiene supplies to floods and landslides affected people

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Park Tae-young and UNICEF Representative to Nepal Alice Akunga visited floods and landslides affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk District on November 29.

They officially handed over essential health and hygiene supplies to the people hit hard by floods and landslides and opened a child-friendly space, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Nepal.

Nepal witnessed heavy rainfall in September, which caused widespread flooding and landslides. Tens of thousands of homes were damaged and destroyed, as well as thousands of water and sanitation facilities, and hundreds of schools and clinics.

 The government of the Republic of Korea has decided to provide US$500,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal to support the latter’s ongoing relief efforts.

Korea has been working closely with UNICEF to reach the floods-affected communities, including Kavre District, Udayapur District, Okhaldhunga District, Solukhumbu District and Saptari District, with lifesaving supplies, as well as social and protection services, according to the statement.

“We are proud to partner with UNICEF to ensure that the most vulnerable people and their communities affected by the disasters receive critical support in a timely manner”, says Park Tae-young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal. “Today, we distributed lifesaving supplies, including WASH supplies and newborn kits for mothers and their infants, which included warm clothes and blankets essential to keep them warm as temperatures are dropping at the start of winter.”

Korea has been providing immediate support to Nepal during difficult times, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the Covid-19 pandemic, and last year’s earthquake in Jajarkot.

Ambassador Park highlighted various aspects of Korea- Nepal relations, focusing on mutual interest and common concerns of both countries.

The Republic of Korea committed to further deepen the friendly ties grounded in mutual respect and understanding.

Korea and Nepal celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations established in 1974.