Assessments

Young Sheedi Welfare Organization (YSWO); as a silver-lining, of hope for betterment, socioeconomic change and human development, emerged on August 7 th, 1987 under the unflinching, dedicated leadership and patronage of Mr. Faiz Mohammad Bilali. The…

Foreword Malnutrition is a serious public health problem in Pakistan that disproportionately affects women and children. Nationally, all forms of malnutrition in children are critically high including chronic and acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. The national stunting…

A Scientific Look at What Happened and What Could Happen this Monsoon Season MENLO PARK, Calif. — A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey provides critical landslide-hazard expertise to Nepalese agencies and villages affected by the…

Background: At the beginning of 2015, the number of IDPs in KP reached 1.67 million after the last operation conducted in Khyber Agency. The government of Pakistan announced the 2015 return plan with a planning figure of…

1. Executive Summary Given the speed with which the situation on the ground can evolve following rapid onset natural disasters – in terms of the specific needs of the effected population and considering the actions taken…

HIGHLIGHTS 104 sites hosting 20 or more households were assessed between 23 June and 12 July 2015 in 13 districts. 59,433 people from 11,100 households were living in 104 sites with 20 or more households. 13 sites in 7…

KEY FINDINGS External migration for employment is an important livelihood strategy in Nepal. A significant part of the population, an estimated 30% in 2011, is heavily or fully dependent on the resulting remittance flow for their basic…

SITUATION On July 14th, 2015 early morning a big landslide took place in ward 6 in Barabhise, Sindhupalchock. As a result of this, a section of the upper part of the mountain completely collapsed leaving significant cracks…

SITUATION While carrying out different field activities, Oxfam teams have noticed population movements taking place in Halembu VDC. To better understand the needs related to these movements, the team carried out different visits on June 7th, 11th,…

Situation Overview Heavy rainfall hit Bangladesh on 23 June 2015, causing landslides and flooding. The south-eastern districts of Cox Bazar, Bandarban and Chittagong are worst affected. Government information identifies 29 upazilas as most affected. • In…