Nepal Flood Disaster Response – Phase Progress Report (6)

Entering Phase 2: Family Hygiene Kits and Warm Clothing Supplies

1. Overview of This Update

This week, the focus of relief efforts shifted from simply ensuring the availability of supplies to identifying what affected families need most at this stage. After reviewing the outcomes of the first phase, MCDS and NBCC shifted their priorities towards family hygiene, warmth, returning to school, and psychosocial support. The key relief items distributed during this reporting period were family hygiene kits and quilts/blankets.

After assisting MCDS with the preparation and distribution of relief supplies on the ground, Eddy returned in early October.

RM 126,619.67 Total donations received by 7979 (as of 15 October)

800 sets Total family hygiene kits prepared

650 sets Confirmed distributions (1–3 October, across 9 locations)

25 households · 89 individuals MCDS-supported tent camp in Pipaltar

Highlights:

• Donations have exceeded the original target. The initial fundraising target was RM 70,000. To date, a total of RM 126,619.67 has been received, exceeding the target by RM 56,619.67 (approximately 181% of the target achieved). We sincerely thank every individual, church, and partner who has contributed to this relief effort.
• A total of 800 family hygiene kits were prepared, of which 650 kits (approximately 81%) have been confirmed as distributed. This includes 314 kits distributed across five locations on 1 October, 186 kits across three locations on 2 October, and 150 households assisted in Mandredhung on 3 October. As the 3 October record indicates the number of households rather than kits, the total is calculated on the assumption of one kit per household.
• The original plan was to distribute 500 quilts/blankets. Distributions carried out at three locations on 2 and 3 October included quilts or blankets. However, the quantities distributed at each location were not recorded. The total number is pending confirmation from MCDS and is therefore not included in this update.

2. Disaster Situation and Field Updates: Life in Temporary Shelters

2.1 Emerging Needs of Affected Families

As some roads gradually reopened, MCDS and its local partners were able to reach more communities. They discovered that some affected families were temporarily staying in local residents’ homes rather than in designated evacuation centres. As a result, these families were less likely to receive assistance through the usual relief distribution channels.

Local government community leaders have since accompanied relief teams on house-to-house visits to identify and support these families, ensuring that their needs are not overlooked.

Recent adverse weather conditions in Nepal have also caused temporary delays to some relief operations. The team continues to plan subsequent relief efforts according to weather and road conditions.

On 29 September, Eddy also reported another landslide near Lalitpur in the Kathmandu Valley. Videos circulating on social media also showed landslides in Mustang, northwestern Nepal. Both locations are relatively far from MCDS’s operational areas and are not included in the current relief response. Nevertheless, these incidents serve as reminders that geological conditions in Nepal’s mountainous regions remain unstable.

2.2 Bada Choudara Temporary Shelter Camp: A Glimpse Through Photographs

This temporary shelter camp received the largest quantity of relief supplies during this reporting period.

After arriving in Bidur on the evening of 30 September, Eddy reported that the camp was located on religious premises where land ownership was disputed with local residents. The authorities were constructing approximately 46 temporary shelters using corrugated galvanised iron (CGI) sheets, with each shelter intended to accommodate one household.

The following photographs were taken and shared by Eddy from the camp, offering a glimpse into the living conditions of the affected families:

• Basic facilities are in place: The camp has a large water storage tank, a Child Friendly Space tent, and a WHO medical tent, indicating that arrangements have been made for drinking water, children’s needs, and basic healthcare services.
• Housing remains in transition: The CGI shelters appear to have only wall frames, with no completed roofs visible. Meanwhile, some families are still living in blue tarpaulin tents nearby. The expected completion date cannot be determined from the photographs and will need to be confirmed with MCDS.
• Transportation relies on pickup trucks and manual labour: No large vehicles were visible during unloading. The final stage of transporting relief supplies still relies on pickup trucks and manual handling, highlighting the need to coordinate the preparation and distribution of supplies according to road conditions.

3. MCDS Relief Efforts

3.1 Priorities for the Second Phase

After reviewing the progress of relief efforts, MCDS and NBCC gradually shifted their focus towards school supplies for children returning to school, winter and warm clothing supplies, family and women’s hygiene supplies, and psychosocial support. Preparations are currently underway for 800 family hygiene kits and 500 blankets.

3.2 Family Hygiene Kits: 19 Items per Household

Using the UNFPA checklist as a reference, MCDS developed a family hygiene kit containing 19 essential items, all packed into a reusable carry bag, with one kit allocated to each household. The estimated preparation cost is NPR 2,500 per kit, compared with a retail price of approximately NPR 3,500. Preparing the kits independently saves around NPR 1,000 per kit (approximately 29%). Based on these estimates, the total preparation cost for 800 kits is approximately NPR 2,000,000, while the estimated cost of the 650 kits already distributed is NPR 1,625,000. These figures are estimates and remain subject to confirmation against MCDS’s official financial records.

Category	Contents (Per Household)
Personal Hygiene (7 items)	4 toothbrushes, 1 tube of toothpaste, 1 bottle of shampoo, 2 bars of bathing soap, 1 small towel, 1 bottle of hand wash, 1 plastic cup
Clothing and Laundry (3 items)	2 bars of laundry soap, 4 pairs of underwear (2 men’s and 2 women’s), 3 pairs/sets of socks (men’s, women’s and children’s)
Women’s Hygiene and Daily Care (6 items)	1 pack of sanitary pads, 1 comb, 1 nail clipper, 1 razor, 1 pack of cotton buds, 1 pack of adhesive bandages
Other Essentials (3 items)	1 roll of toilet paper, 1 pack of garbage bags, 1 carry bag (for packing all items)

3.3 Distribution Overview: Three Days, Nine Locations

The following records are based on Eddy’s handwritten notes from 1 October, written report for 2 October (submitted on 8 October), and supplementary report for 3 October. “Kits” refers to family hygiene kits. The quilts/blankets column indicates whether these items were distributed, as the quantities were not recorded.

Date	Distribution Location	Hygiene Kits	Quilts/Blankets
1 Oct	Bada Choudara Camp	144	–
	Pipaltar Ward 5 India Red Cross Camp	70	–
	Thilagaun Holding Center	48	–
	Lito Holding Centre	27	–
	Ward 5 MCDS Camp (near Shree Chandra Jyoti Secondary School)	25	–
	Subtotal (1 Oct)	314
2 Oct	Save the Children camp（Transitional Shelter Camp）	45	Yes (fibre-filled blankets)
	Kashita	104	–
	Majhigaun	37	Yes
	Subtotal (2 Oct)	186
3 Oct	Bidur Ward 6，Mandredhung	150 (households)	Yes (quilts)
	Total Confirmed Distribution	650	81% of the 800 kits prepared

Notes: The 2 October records, “45 sets plus fibre filled blanket” and “37 Hygiene kits plus Blankets”, are interpreted as distributions of both hygiene kits and blankets. For 3 October, the 150 households are estimated to have received one hygiene kit each. Approximately 150 kits remain from the total of 800 prepared.

Feedback from the Field: On 2 October, Eddy reported that after two consecutive days of distributing family hygiene kits, affected families—especially women—were delighted to receive them. Shampoo was particularly appreciated. Some recipients were so eager to use it that they went to wash their hair even before the distribution had finished. Encouraged by this positive response, Eddy recommended that MCDS continue distributing family hygiene kits to affected families.。

3.4 Photographs and Observations from Distribution Locations

(1) Bada Choudara Camp | 1 October | 144 Kits

The following four photographs were taken at Bada Choudara Camp, as indicated by Eddy when sharing them.

• Registration and orderly distribution: Several photographs show registration desks, paper forms, and registration personnel wearing identification badges, while residents wait to receive their supplies. These records provide a basis for subsequent verification of recipient lists and distribution quantities.
• Family-oriented assistance: Both men and women were among the recipients, with children also present. Each hygiene kit contains men’s and women’s underwear, sanitary pads, and children’s socks, reflecting an approach designed to meet the needs of the entire household.
• Participation of local personnel: In addition to Eddy, several local personnel were seen assisting with transporting supplies and registration. The distribution was therefore a collaborative effort rather than an operation carried out solely by the visiting relief team.

(2) India Red Cross Camp | Pipaltar Ward 5 | 1 October | 70 Kits

(3) Thilagaun Holding Center | 1 October | 48 Kits

• A hillside camp surrounded by pine trees: Unlike the previous two locations, this is a smaller camp situated in a wooded area. Supplies must be transported along a narrow dirt road, where conditions during the rainy season may affect deliveries.
• Several basic facilities are available: The camp has a Child Friendly Space, stacked storage containers, water storage bags, small wooden cabinets, and rubbish bins. These suggest that arrangements have been made for drinking water, childcare, and daily necessities.
• Distribution took place within the camp: Residents were seen queuing at a registration desk, following a similar distribution process to that observed at other camps. However, no close-up photographs of the hygiene kits were available.

(4) Ward 5 MCDS Camp (Lamibagaicha Tent House) | 1 October | 25 Kits

Eddy’s records identify this location as “Ward No. 5 MCDS Camp, near Shree Chandrajyoti Secondary School”. This is a small tent camp supported directly by MCDS.

MCDS’s support at the camp goes beyond simply providing tents. Sand buckets are available for fire safety, rubbish bins help maintain environmental hygiene, and green mesh fencing appears to provide screening and separate different areas. Waterproof tarpaulins offer additional protection against rainfall.

However, the camp remains a temporary living arrangement. Fire safety, sanitation, the safety of women and children, access to medical services, and daily camp management are all essential in helping affected families move beyond emergency shelter towards recovery.

(5) Save the Children Camp (Transitional Shelter Camp) | Pipaltar | 2 October | 45 Kits + Blankets

When sharing photographs of this camp, Eddy commented:

“Much bigger and better tents here. 45 families. Got nice view.”

The camp accommodates 45 households, corresponding exactly to the 45 hygiene kits distributed that day, suggesting one kit per household.

• Hygiene kits and blankets distributed together: Residents received both hygiene kits and thick, patterned quilts during the same distribution. Some were seen carrying away an entire quilt, eliminating the need to queue separately for the two types of supplies.
• Better facilities, but construction is still ongoing: The tents are larger and arranged in neat rows. The ground appears to have been recently levelled, with construction materials still visible nearby, indicating that the camp is still being developed.
• Separate from the India Red Cross Camp: Although both camps are located in Pipaltar-Bidur 05, they have different signboards and partner organisations. This site is identified as a “Transitional Shelter Camp” associated with Save the Children, while the India Red Cross Camp is labelled a “Temporary Shelter Camp” and associated with People in Need.

(6) Kashita and Majhigaun | 2 October | 104 Kits and 37 Kits

Only Eddy’s numerical distribution records are currently available for these two locations. No photographs have been received, and their exact locations and the number of beneficiary households remain to be confirmed by MCDS.

The 104 hygiene kits distributed in Kashita represented the largest single distribution on 2 October. In Majhigaun, 37 hygiene kits were distributed together with blankets.

(7) Mandredhung (Bidur Ward 6) | 3 October | 150 Households

In Mandredhung, Bidur Ward 6, MCDS distributed quilts/blankets and hygiene kits to 150 households. This area had also received assistance during the first phase of relief efforts (see Update No. 6).

• Distribution at a community shelter: The distribution took place in an open-sided structure with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by hills. Unlike the tent camps, this was a community-based distribution site, indicating that relief efforts had extended to villages without centralised evacuation centres.
• Distribution managed by MCDS personnel: Staff wearing MCDS identification badges coordinated the distribution. Recipients queued in an orderly manner, with women making up a large proportion of those at the front of the queue. Children were also present.

3.5 Summary of Warmth and Bedding Supplies

MCDS originally planned to distribute 500 blankets. According to the available records, quilts or blankets were included in distributions at three locations:

• 2 October – Save the Children Camp: 45 households
• 2 October – Majhigaun: 37 hygiene kits distributed together with blankets
• 3 October – Mandredhung: 150 households

Based on the corresponding number of households or hygiene kits distributed, these three distributions are estimated to have reached approximately 232 households. However, the exact quantities of quilts or blankets distributed at each location, including the number provided per household, were not recorded. The total number distributed remains subject to confirmation by MCDS.

As winter approaches, nighttime temperatures in Nepal’s mountainous regions are expected to drop significantly. Families living in tents and temporary CGI shelters will face increasing challenges in keeping warm.

With new temporary shelter camps continuing to be established, there is also a growing need to identify additional distribution locations for quilts and blankets, as recommended by Eddy on 2 October.

4. What 7979 Has Done

4.1 Fundraising Progress

Original fundraising target	RM 70,000
Total donations received (as of 15 October 2026)	RM 126,619.67
Amount exceeding the target	RM 56,619.67 (approximately 181% of the target achieved)

7979 will continue working alongside MCDS and other local partners to support recovery and reconstruction efforts based on actual needs on the ground. On 29 September, Eddy informed Pr. Jhaggu of the available budget to help the local team plan the next stages of relief efforts.

4.2 Eddy’s Work on the Ground

Date	Activities
29 Sept	Discussed the budget and next steps with the headquarters team and informed Pr. Jhaggu of the available funds.
30 Sept	Assisted in packing family hygiene kits in the afternoon. MCDS used the UNFPA checklist as a reference, with a total of 800 kits prepared. In the evening, Eddy travelled from Kathmandu to Bidur (approximately three hours by car) and stayed overnight at a local church. He also reported on the land dispute and the construction of temporary CGI shelters at Bada Choudara Camp. In addition to hygiene kits, MCDS planned to distribute 500 blankets.
1 Oct	Assisted with relief distributions at five temporary shelter locations, with 314 hygiene kits confirmed as distributed.
2 Oct	Continued relief distributions, with 186 hygiene kits distributed: 45 at Save the Children Camp (along with blankets), 104 at Kashita, and 37 at Majhigaun (along with blankets). From the afternoon to evening, Eddy compiled distribution records, shared recommendations, and wrapped up his work in Bidur before preparing to return to Kathmandu.
From 3 October onwards	Concluded approximately one month of on-site assistance and began his journey home. He continued maintaining communication with the local team afterwards.
3 Oct (MCDS)	MCDS distributed quilts/blankets and hygiene kits to 150 households in Mandredhung, Bidur Ward 6.

4.3 Eddy’s Recommendations to MCDS (2 October)

• Psychosocial support: Eddy proposed involving a former MCDS staff member who now manages a football team, in collaboration with the NBCC children’s ministry leader, to organise a psychosocial support activity for children.
• Relief supplies distribution: Continue distributing family hygiene kits and quilts/blankets. As more areas become accessible and new temporary shelter camps are established, the team should continue identifying additional distribution locations.
• Back-to-school supplies: Back-to-school kits should also include essential learning materials. Eddy was gathering further information to determine what should be included.
• Livelihoods and housing: No livelihood recovery programme has been proposed at this stage. Plans for semi-permanent housing remain pending government guidance. Another possibility under consideration is purchasing or renting land for housing construction, although this is still at the conceptual stage.

5. Accountability Summary

Distribution Locations	1 October (5 locations): Bada Choudara Camp (144), Pipaltar Ward 5 India Red Cross Camp (70), Thilagaun Holding Center (48), Lito Holding Centre (27), Ward 5 MCDS Camp (25). 2 October (3 locations): Save the Children Camp (45), Kashita (104), Majhigaun (37). 3 October (1 location): Mandredhung, Bidur Ward 6 (150 households).
Beneficiaries	Families affected by the disaster who are staying in temporary shelters or living in villages. Each hygiene kit is intended for one household. The confirmed distribution records indicate approximately 650 households reached (314 + 186 + 150). The actual number of individual beneficiaries remains subject to verification against MCDS’s registration records, with care taken to avoid double-counting.
Relief Supplies	Family hygiene kits: 800 kits prepared, 650 kits confirmed as distributed. Each kit contains 19 items, with an estimated cost of NPR 2,500. Quilts/blankets: 500 blankets planned. These were included in distributions at three locations on 2 and 3 October, but the total quantity distributed remains to be confirmed.

All figures above are based on field reports and cross-checking with photographs. They do not constitute MCDS’s official distribution report. Once MCDS’s official Distribution Report is received, we will verify the distribution locations, dates, quantities, and funding sources against the reported information.

6. Next Steps and Prayer Requests

The next phase of relief efforts will focus on back-to-school supplies for children (including learning materials), winter supplies, women’s dignity kits, and psychosocial support. At the same time, the team will continue identifying new distribution locations for family hygiene kits and quilts/blankets. Plans for semi-permanent housing remain pending government guidance, while no livelihood recovery programme has been established at this stage.

Pray for Nepal

• Pray for the safety, health, and well-being of MCDS staff and local volunteers.
• Pray for the recovery and reconstruction of communities affected by the disaster in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading.
• Pray for the daily living and housing needs of affected families, and for children to return to school smoothly.
• Pray that God will grant wisdom and provide the necessary resources for the next phase of relief assistance and long-term recovery efforts.

The floodwaters have receded, but relief efforts continue. We remain committed to walking alongside our local partners in Nepal.

Appendix: Data Sources and Editorial Notes

1. Primary Sources: The information in this report is based on: WhatsApp correspondence between Eddy and the headquarters team (29 September – 6 October); MCDS’s family hygiene kit item list (30 September); Eddy’s handwritten distribution records (1 October); Distribution records for 2 October (submitted on 8 October); Supplementary report submitted on 6 October; 7979’s public briefing report (2 October); 34 field photographs, after removing duplicates.
2. Fundraising Figures: The total amount of RM 129,019.67 is based on the public briefing dated 30 September and confirmation from 7979 staff.
3. Prepared and Distributed Quantities: A total of 800 family hygiene kits were prepared. The reported distribution total of 650 kits is calculated from the records covering three days. The figure of 150 recorded on 3 October refers to households rather than kits and is therefore estimated on the basis of one kit per household. Potential overlaps or omissions between distribution sessions cannot be ruled out. These figures will be verified against MCDS’s official Distribution Report.
4. Interpretation of the 2 October Records. Eddy’s original report stated: “Save the Children camp (45 sets plus fibre filled blanket), Kashita 104 hygiene kits, Majhigaun 37 Hygiene kits plus Blankets.” For this report, “sets” is interpreted as family hygiene kits. The quantities of blankets distributed were not recorded. The exact locations and photographs of Kashita and Majhigaun are not yet available.

5. Two Separate Camps in Pipaltar: The India Red Cross Camp and Save the Children Camp are two distinct temporary shelter sites, both located in Pipaltar-Bidur 05.
– India Red Cross Camp: The signboard identifies it as a “Temporary Shelter Camp”, displaying the logos of the Nepal Red Cross Society, People in Need, and Bidur Municipality.
– Save the Children Camp: The signboard identifies it as a “Transitional Shelter Camp”, displaying the logos of the Nepal Red Cross Society, Save the Children, and Bidur Municipality.
Eddy referred to the first location as the “India Red Cross Camp”, while its signboard identifies the Nepal Red Cross Society. This discrepancy remains to be clarified.
6. Family Hygiene Kit Contents: The list of 19 items in this report is based on MCDS’s official item list. The actual contents and packing arrangements remain subject to confirmation by MCDS.
7. Place Name Spellings: Different spellings of certain locations appear across the source materials.
– Bada Choudara: Also recorded as “Bada Chautara” (on-site signboard) and “Bata Choudara” (handwritten records). This report consistently uses “Bada Choudara”.
– Mandredhung: Also appears as “Mandredhunga”. This report follows the spelling “Mandredhung”, as used in Update No. 5.
– Kashita and Majhigaun: Spellings follow Eddy’s original records.

8. Photograph Locations: Photograph locations are identified primarily according to the descriptions Eddy provided when sharing them.
– The camp photographs in Section 2.2 and the four distribution photographs from Bada Choudara are categorised according to Eddy’s descriptions.
– Photographs of India Red Cross Camp, Thilagaun, and Save the Children Camp are grouped based on Eddy’s accompanying information.
– The two photographs from Mandredhung are categorised according to the timing of the supplementary report.
– One photograph showing a tent beside a fire safety sand bucket was not labelled with a location. It has been attributed to an MCDS-supported camp based on the visible MCDS identification.
– No corresponding photographs are available for Lito, Kashita, or Majhigaun.
9. Information Excluded from This Report: Eddy’s personal observations regarding camp management arrangements and the visibility of different organisations within the camps were part of internal communications and have therefore been excluded from this report. The two landslide incidents mentioned earlier were based on unverified social media videos. They are included solely as reminders of potential geological risks and have not been independently verified.

1.  主要来源：Eddy 与总部的 WhatsApp 记录（9月29日–10月6日）、MCDS 卫生包品项表（9月30日）、Eddy 10月1日手写发放记录、10月2日发放记录（10月8日补发）、10月6日补报、7979 对外简报稿（10月2日）、现场照片 34 张（已剔除重复）。
2.  募款数字：以 9月30日对外简报及 7979 同工确认的 RM 129,019.67 为准。
3.  整备量与发放量：卫生包整备量800 套。已确认发放 650 套是三天记录的加总，其中 10月3日 150 为户数，按每户一套推算；不排除各场次之间有重叠或遗漏，待 MCDS 的正式发放报告核对。
4.  10月2日记录的理解：Eddy 的原文为 “Save the Children camp (45 sets plus fibre filled blanket)、Kashita 104 hygiene kits、Majhigaun 37 Hygiene kits plus Blankets”。本报告把 “sets” 理解为卫生包，毛毯的条数均未记录。Kashita、Majhigaun 的具体位置与照片尚缺。
5.  Pipaltar 的两个营地：India Red Cross Camp（标牌 Temporary Shelter Camp，Nepal Red Cross Society、People in Need、Bidur 市政府）与 Save the Children camp（标牌 Transitional Shelter Camp，Nepal Red Cross Society、Save the Children、Bidur 市政府）是两处不同的营地，同在 Pipaltar‑Bidur 05。Eddy 称前者为 “India” Red Cross，而标牌写 Nepal Red Cross，待确认。
6.  卫生包内容：本报告以 MCDS 的品项表（19 项）为准。实际装配以 MCDS 为准。
7.  地名拼写：同一营地在不同来源中写作 Bada Choudara、Bada Chautara（现场标牌）、Bata Choudara（手写记录），本报告统一用 Bada Choudara；Mandredhunga 与 Mandredhung 并存，沿用第五期的 Mandredhung；Kashita、Majhigaun 照 Eddy 的拼写。
8.  照片地点：以 Eddy 回传照片时的说明为准——2.2 的营地照片和 Bada Choudara 的四张发放照片；India Red Cross Camp、Thilagaun、Save the Children camp 各自的照片按 Eddy 分组发来的说明归类；Mandredhung 的两张按补报时间归入。防火桶旁帐篷一张未注明地点，按 MCDS 标识判断为其支持的营地。Lito、Kashita、Majhigaun 没有对应照片。
9.  未纳入的内容：Eddy 对营地管理安排及各机构在营地中能见度的个人观察，属内部沟通，本报告不予收录；两处山体滑坡来自社交媒体视频，未经核实，仅作提醒。