The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has pledged an assistance of 39,000 Euros to support communities impacted by the devastating floods of October 2025 in Ilam, Nepal. 

Ambassador Udo Volz, on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, signed the grant agreement with Country Director Shakeb Nabi of Deutsche Welthungerhilfe for an Emergency Relief Support Project in Ilam, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of Germany.

The project will assist disaster-affected communities in Ilam district, ensuring lifesaving assistance and enhancing resilience against future disasters. 

The project will support households in highly affected areas in Ilam District, with a focus on marginalized groups, women and children. That includes the provision of food as well as essential items such as mattresses, tarpaulins, warm clothes, dignity kits and blankets, according to the statement.

The local implementation partner is Rural Reconstruction Nepal. 

The project is slated to be completed by December 2025.

Germany remains committed to supporting the people of Nepal, also in difficult times. During the floods in September 2024, Germany provided 100, 000 Euros for disaster response, dedicated to relief efforts in Sarlahi and Rautahat Districts, implemented by One Heart Worldwide.