Help families displaced by the Nepal floods.

On the morning of Wednesday 26 August 2026, a large section of glacier and rock broke away high above the Lhende river in Tibet, damming the river as it fell. When that debris dam gave way shortly after, the surge cascaded down through Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading along the Trishuli river, tearing through the settlements along its banks. The debris also formed barrier lakes that continued to threaten further flooding in the days that followed, as water built up behind them.

At least 1,355 people have died and nearly 5,000 remain missing in Nepal, with an additional 43 dead and 519 missing across the border in Tibet. The United Nations estimates that at least 17,000 children have been affected in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading alone. Roads, bridges, water systems and telecommunications have been badly damaged, and many of the affected communities are still difficult to reach.

We collaborated with Goldstar, a local Nepal footwear brand, and were able to source 300 pairs of gum boots for first responders. Additionally, we got rain gear, headlamps, solar lights, PPE, sanitary supplies, and medical supplies for these teams.

When we reached Trishuli and did our first drop-offs, we then went to the holding centers to see what the situation was. We spoke with the volunteer doctors and staff, and they confirmed that, in general, material supplies were sufficient and that the real lack was for psychological care. They expressed the difficulty in convincing trained psychologists to make the journey from Kathmandu, also stating that there was no immediate program set up to compensate them for their travel and lodging. Due to all these factors, it was almost impossible to convince anyone to come to the colony and treat the victims.

We also spent some time with the children in the holding centers, and learned that they're mostly just bored. We provided them with toys, sports equipment, and drawing and writing materials, so they might be able to express themselves through writing and pictures.

When we finally made it to the actual riverbank in Trishuli and in Tupuche, we saw the real extent of the damage. It looked more like the area had been hit by a tornado than by a flood. Aside from some buildings which remained partially intact, the majority of the riverbed was wiped completely flat with mud. A local guide showed us where the old market had been, and we talked with some local boys who, although their family was totally safe and their main house was intact, had lost their cars and their businesses in the lower sections.