relief efforts after providing initial emergency
supplies to victims of major earthquakes and
millions in need in April. The team, supported by local
Salvationists and volunteers, formed partnerships with
other organizations to assist remote communities as
well as displaced persons in urban areas, including the
capital of Kathmandu. Salvationists organized truck
convoys and airlifts to deliver rice, dhal, oil, hygiene
products, tarpaulins, solar lamps, mosquito nets and
other supplies. The Army has also been managing four
camps for victims and was registered as the main relief
agency in certain village development councils. It
attended eight of the clusters organized by the United
Nations to coordinate relief activities.
Captain MacDonald Chandi of Pakistan, Captain Kathy
Captain Vanlaltluanga Pachuau of the India Eastern
closely with Majors Lalsangliana Vuite and Lalnunsangi
Ralte, who oversee The Salvation Army's work in Nepal.
response teams to provide relief as quickly as possible,
and supporters like FedEx ensure that we have the means
to do so," says Lt. Colonel William Mockabee, SAWSO's
executive director. "Monetary support allows us to serve
long after to make sure that communities are rebuilt."
camp in Kathmandu. Solar chargers delivered to remote areas
helped residents reestablish contact with outside world.
the Army's PREPARE emergency response training, with team member
Pradip during their 70 km trek at altitudes reaching 9,000 ft to assess
needs in eight villages cut off by the earthquakes.