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Nestling Trust On BBC Wiltshire Radio (Update) - Return To Nepal One Year Post Earthquake

26/6/2016

Nestling Trust director, Sue Hamblin returned to Nepal in April '16, a visit which coincided with the first anniversary of last year's earthquake.
BBC Wiltshire has broadcast excerpts from her diary - in it she records how she sees the effects of the earthquake now one year on; the way people are coming to terms with the devastation, the hardships and how people are coping - she includes her own thoughts and feelings. Sue was in Nepal when the earthquake hit, killing 9000 people and leaving thousands injured. Over one million homes were ruined. Since then the Nestling Trust has been working to support humanitarian aid projects as well as focusing on their original goals, to build a home for destitute children and providing healthcare and health education in remote areas.
BBC Wiltshire has continued to follow the progress, conducting a live telephone interview with Sue in Kathmandu, on the anniversary itself, 25th April '16. Excerpts from Sue's diaries following a previous visit in September/October '15 can also be found on this website.

Listen to Part 1

Arrival in Kathmandu.
Visit to see Krishna - child rescued by the Nestling Trust, progress since commencement of physiotherapy.
First anniversary of earthquake - observations, impressions, commemorations.
Kathmandu - effects of the disaster..

Listen to Part 2

Travel in Nepal - challenges!
Journey to Sarangkot, Pokhara site for construction of a home for destitute and trafficked children.
Snake God
Journey to Gulmi, central Nepal,

Listen to Part 3

Health education project in Gulmi region.
Welcomed into home of local family.
Reaching out to schools and communities raising awareness of health issues in remote areas.
TNT is supporting assessment and treatment for 16 year old girl from Gulmi with severe foot disability.