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Earthquake in Nepal
Direct support after the earthquake in the regions around Gorkha and Charikot
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Alexandra, Florian and Jürgen
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Map of the border area between northern India (federal state of Bihar) and Nepal.
Map of the border area between northern India (federal state of Bihar) and...
Collection point for sleeping bags and lightweight tents at Roland's Alpinladen on Thursday, May 8. A huge amount of donations - thank you very much. On Friday everything will get packed. At the moment we are applying for a further increase of the free baggage allowance ...
Collection point for sleeping bags and lightweight tents at Roland's...
Frank preparing the travel documents for the team.
Frank preparing the travel documents for the team.
Booking flights, applying for visa, etc.
Booking flights, applying for visa, etc.
Collection point of donated material at Roland's
Collection point of donated material at Roland's
Felix and Roland
Felix and Roland
Always more donations are brought and immediately sorted with expert knowledge...
Always more donations are brought and immediately sorted with expert...
Everything sorted: sleeping bags, tents, blankets, clothes, etc.
Everything sorted: sleeping bags, tents, blankets, clothes, etc.
Packing underway, Roland, Felix and Frank in action
Packing underway, Roland, Felix and Frank in action
Many thanks to Roland and his team for pre-sorting the goods.
Many thanks to Roland and his team for pre-sorting the goods.
Sorting of tents on weight, size, etc.
Sorting of tents on weight, size, etc.
Luggage ready packed in large transport bags for tomorrow morning
Luggage ready packed in large transport bags for tomorrow morning
Loading of remaining donations for storage
Loading of remaining donations for storage
Transfer of remaining donations to interim storage
Transfer of remaining donations to interim storage
Gregor spontaneoulsy lending a hand with transport
Gregor spontaneoulsy lending a hand with transport
Many thanks to Dieter who let us use the house as storage room
Many thanks to Dieter who let us use the house as storage room
Maria receives the donations from Tanja for transfer to the donation account. Many thanks!
Maria receives the donations from Tanja for transfer to the donation...
Saturday, May 9, Nuremberg airport
Saturday, May 9, Nuremberg airport
Check-in; we occupy a check-in counter and the long weighing and weight optimization starts
Check-in; we occupy a check-in counter and the long weighing and weight...
Florian, Alexandra and Jürgen in Nuremberg shortly before check-in.
Florian, Alexandra and Jürgen in Nuremberg shortly before check-in.
At the destination airport of Patna the baggage is loaded from the bag drop on pull cars
At the destination airport of Patna the baggage is loaded from the bag...
Florian and Jürgen on the loading space of the mini trucks on the way from Patna to Raxaul after the Jeep has failed due to a technical defect in the electronics.
Florian and Jürgen on the loading space of the mini trucks on the way from...
Florian, Jürgen and our Indian friend Ramavarai on the loading space of the open mini truck.
Florian, Jürgen and our Indian friend Ramavarai on the loading space of...
The mood is good, with blankets and the lots of luggage it is more comfortable than before in the on the unsurfaced roads...
The mood is good, with blankets and the lots of luggage it is more...
The weather is still fine. Shortly thereafter wind comes, blowing sand and dust onto the loading space. Then it starts raining ...
The weather is still fine. Shortly thereafter wind comes, blowing sand and...
After the friends have found shelter against the storm and the rain they are chatting with the Indian men also waiting for the train. In the middle is Sanju Devi, volunteer teacher in a leper colony in the state of Bihar in India. She wants to support the relief operation in Nepal.
After the friends have found shelter against the storm and the rain they...
Jürgen and Florian charging their cell phones in the waiting hall of the railway station between Patna and Rauxal. With the Indian SIM card they bought they can keep in contact with their families and friends in Germany by WhatsApp.
Jürgen and Florian charging their cell phones in the waiting hall of the...
After a while, the train to Raxaul finally arrives. The friends cross the tracks with their luggage and board the train.
After a while, the train to Raxaul finally arrives. The friends cross the...
Florian, Ramavarai and Venu in the train.
Florian, Ramavarai and Venu in the train.
Sanju and Ramavarai getting tired.
Sanju and Ramavarai getting tired.
Two Indians make themselves comfortable on the platform under a blanket and a plastic tarp, waiting for their train. Note the imprint "Wellness" on the plastic tarp;-)
Two Indians make themselves comfortable on the platform under a blanket...
Jürgen and Florian examining the Indian breakfast and enjoying it after the rigors of the last journey. They get parantha (pancakes stuffed with vegetables and potatoes), hot beans and yogurt to make it milder.
Jürgen and Florian examining the Indian breakfast and enjoying it after...
Jürgen talking to Frank in the back office via Skype and providing preliminary information for the first trip report for the friends at home who want to follow the journey.
Jürgen talking to Frank in the back office via Skype and providing...
Map of the current location, near the Indian border with Nepal.
Map of the current location, near the Indian border with Nepal.
Florian and Jürgen trying the box cooker, and the head lamps. In Nepal, these things will be very useful.
Florian and Jürgen trying the box cooker, and the head lamps. In Nepal,...
Alexandra, Florian and Jürgen with the family of the dealer (left) in his house. Although they know each other only since yesterday, a friendly relationship has developed through the joint project.
Alexandra, Florian and Jürgen with the family of the dealer (left) in his...
View from the town center on the road from Motihari. This picture was taken shortly before the aftershock.
View from the town center on the road from Motihari. This picture was...
Florian and Alexandra in front of the Immigration Office at the border from India to Nepal
Florian and Alexandra in front of the Immigration Office at the border...
Our friend Sanju (rear right) selecting kitchen utensils for the base camp. She will organize the catering and cook for the team during the relief transport.l
Our friend Sanju (rear right) selecting kitchen utensils for the base camp...
The trucks loaded with 10 kg bags of rice and flour.
The trucks loaded with 10 kg bags of rice and flour.
For the first transport a total of 30 tons of rice and flour was loaded on the trucks.
For the first transport a total of 30 tons of rice and flour was loaded on...
Lunch and meeting with our friend Ramavarai (center) at his home. He lives with his family in a leper colony in Raxaul and has already repeatedly helped us in previous projects in the state of Bihar in India. Our numerous contacts in India are very helpful for the current journey. From all over India we get calls from our Indian friends and they would like to be with us in Nepal.
Lunch and meeting with our friend Ramavarai (center) at his home. He lives...
The freshly printed banners by which we want to identify our base camp and the distribution points as well as the medical camps.
The freshly printed banners by which we want to identify our base camp and...
Our friend Gaurav, son of the grocer has organized the loading of the trucks for us.
Our friend Gaurav, son of the grocer has organized the loading of the...
Jürgen and Florian after crossing the border in front of the "Gateway to Nepal", 05/14/2015.
Jürgen and Florian after crossing the border in front of the "Gateway...
Today, May 15, the team with the convoy reached the target area, the Gorkha District in the evenings. A first distribution is organized to take place tomorrow.
Today, May 15, the team with the convoy reached the target area, the...
This is typical of Indian roads. Also here, the cows are integrated.
This is typical of Indian roads. Also here, the cows are integrated.
Around the shops the cows are calmly looking for something edible..
Around the shops the cows are calmly looking for something edible..
Sanju, the teacher of the school projects of FriendCircle Worldhelp, together with Venu on the couch of our hotel in Raxaul. Sanju absolutely wanted to accompany us to Nepal and is now in charge of the kitchen management of the camp.
Sanju, the teacher of the school projects of FriendCircle Worldhelp,...
After changing money from Indian into Nepalese rupees we proceed to the registration office and the Indian customs.
After changing money from Indian into Nepalese rupees we proceed to the...
Two Indian nurses who will join team 2 and assist Michael in his medical activities.
Two Indian nurses who will join team 2 and assist Michael in his medical...
Loading of the two trucks is almost completed.
Loading of the two trucks is almost completed.
While the trucks are loaded with 15 tons of rice and 15 tons of flour, a family of pigs is happily wallowing.
While the trucks are loaded with 15 tons of rice and 15 tons of flour, a...
The streets are everywhere very dusty...
The streets are everywhere very dusty...
For security reasons we are traveling with an armed escort ...
For security reasons we are traveling with an armed escort ...
Here, many are wearing respirators as protection against the dust. The streets are unpaved and every waft of air is raising sand and dust. Florian and Jürgen in their new outfit ...
Here, many are wearing respirators as protection against the dust. The...
Arrival in the first villages in the dark. Many houses have either been completely destroyed by the earthquake or have become so fragile that people are scared to go inside.
Arrival in the first villages in the dark. Many houses have either been...
Under plastic tarps as protection against the heavy rain.
Under plastic tarps as protection against the heavy rain.
A temporary kitchen...
A temporary kitchen...
An old man sadly shows us his dilapidated toilet.
An old man sadly shows us his dilapidated toilet.
The children are sleeping on the bare earth. Therefore, the next day FriendCircle Worldhelp buys thick thermal mats- two meters by two meters.
The children are sleeping on the bare earth. Therefore, the next day...
Until well into the night people show us their destroyed homes. All their belongings are buried under the rubble.
Until well into the night people show us their destroyed homes. All their...
We thoroughly discuss what we intend to undertake for the village and its surroundings.
We thoroughly discuss what we intend to undertake for the village and its...
Some of the children speak a bit English. They ask Florian where we come from.
Some of the children speak a bit English. They ask Florian where we come...
Mothers with babies...
Mothers with babies...
It is often difficult to find flat areas, either it is hillside or there are so many cairns lying around. Therefore, this small kitchen was built in a cornfield.
It is often difficult to find flat areas, either it is hillside or there...
The next morning, Jürgen reports to Germany. Frank is in the back office and calls per Skype ...
The next morning, Jürgen reports to Germany. Frank is in the back office...
The restaurant, where we are having breakfast. The tables have been put outside, because inside it is no longer safe as the walls have become fragile after the earthquake.
The restaurant, where we are having breakfast. The tables have been put...
Our new friend Nabaraj and his son. He showed us the way to the destroyed villages and will help us organize the distribution.
Our new friend Nabaraj and his son. He showed us the way to the destroyed...
Six large bales of thermal mats are bought.
Six large bales of thermal mats are bought.
People gathering for distribution.
People gathering for distribution.
The yard goods are cut into equally large pieces.
The yard goods are cut into equally large pieces.
Until late night mats are cut and distributed.
Until late night mats are cut and distributed.
The families are patiently waiting for their turn.
The families are patiently waiting for their turn.
Many profusely thank the team, here we see Alexandra.
Many profusely thank the team, here we see Alexandra.
The "field kitchen" in operation. Ramavarai cutting green leaves brought by friendly villagers for breakfast. Now we will get food after the night in the tent and a shower in the river.
The "field kitchen" in operation. Ramavarai cutting green leaves...
Florian carrying the bag with the food ration to a remote hut of a 90-year-old couple.
Florian carrying the bag with the food ration to a remote hut of a 90-year...
Since there are many places we do not reach by taxi, we go on foot to visit the people.
Since there are many places we do not reach by taxi, we go on foot to...
Jürgen is filming and writing reports for the friends at home.
Jürgen is filming and writing reports for the friends at home.
This is the destroyed house of an old couple. Two goats and a cow, the most precious the two possessed, are buried under the rubble.
This is the destroyed house of an old couple. Two goats and a cow, the...
The temporary accommodation the couple has built provides some shelter for the forthcoming rainy season ...
The temporary accommodation the couple has built provides some shelter for...
This is all the two could save...
This is all the two could save...
Jürgen filming the scenery...
Jürgen filming the scenery...
Here the wife on the debris of their house...
Here the wife on the debris of their house...
We give her some money which makes her very happy...
We give her some money which makes her very happy...
Everywhere tents have been pitched as shelter. People are very afraid of further earthquakes.
Everywhere tents have been pitched as shelter. People are very afraid of...
Everywhere rice fields are greening. The poor Nepalese population is hardworking. Every little piece of land is used to grow something to eat.
Everywhere rice fields are greening. The poor Nepalese population is...
Our camp at night.
Our camp at night.
A friendly villager shows Sanju and Alexandra a safe place on the river for bathing and washing clothes ...
A friendly villager shows Sanju and Alexandra a safe place on the river...
Sanju doing the laundry at the riverside.
Sanju doing the laundry at the riverside.
Venu enjoying some rest after the rigors of the journey...
Venu enjoying some rest after the rigors of the journey...
Our truck drivers are helping as well...
Our truck drivers are helping as well...
Everybody helping...
Everybody helping...
At the first place of distribution people have been waiting a long time. The heat is intense, therefore, people protect themselves with umbrellas.
At the first place of distribution people have been waiting a long time....
Peoples faces show their joy...
Peoples faces show their joy...
Jürgen filming the distribution of the flour bags...
Jürgen filming the distribution of the flour bags...
When the children realize that Florian begins to hand out cookies, they run quickly to him ...
When the children realize that Florian begins to hand out cookies, they...
Second place of distribution, where finally some 1.000 persons will be waiting for us...
Second place of distribution, where finally some 1.000 persons will be...
Crowds of people jostling around the trucks...
Crowds of people jostling around the trucks...
... waiting patiently until their names are called by the organization team ...
... waiting patiently until their names are called by the organization...
The distribution place. Our friend Narein, who lives in the first village, giving instructions from below ...
The distribution place. Our friend Narein, who lives in the first village...
During and after distribution, the treasures are transported with small tractors to the vicinity of the mountain villages, where the people live ...
During and after distribution, the treasures are transported with small...
The 90- year-old man and his wife sitting sadly in the grass. We learn that he is not able to carry his bags himself.
The 90- year-old man and his wife sitting sadly in the grass. We learn...
Florian carrying the bag to the 'house' of the old man...
Florian carrying the bag to the 'house' of the old man...
The path stretches over several kilometers...
The path stretches over several kilometers...
... then the old man sadly shows his completely destroyed house on the other side of the mountain. When the house collapsed his arm was broken.
... then the old man sadly shows his completely destroyed house on the...
Later we hand over some money to the couple so that they can make ends meet for several months ...
Later we hand over some money to the couple so that they can make ends...
Wherever we are, we meet destitue children. We give them small gifts such as cookies, soaps, toothbrushes and one of our great sleeping bags from our friends at home ....
Wherever we are, we meet destitue children. We give them small gifts such...
Happy about the gifts, the girl runs home...
Happy about the gifts, the girl runs home...
Even at night, we meet children and bring them home with the rickshaw ...
Even at night, we meet children and bring them home with the rickshaw ...
In rooms of only a few square meters families live with up to 4 children. Even a small kitchenette is located on the floor of the room ...
In rooms of only a few square meters families live with up to 4 children....
To the delight of a poor peasant family, we buy all barrettes and pigtail clips which we will later give to the children ...
To the delight of a poor peasant family, we buy all barrettes and pigtail...
Jürgen sitting on the bed next to the family's baby...
Jürgen sitting on the bed next to the family's baby...
The children are happy about the small gifts that we buy at the wooden stalls ...
The children are happy about the small gifts that we buy at the wooden...
Stephan who crosses our path gives us valuable tips...
Stephan who crosses our path gives us valuable tips...
Thank you letter received after distribution of goods.
Thank you letter received after distribution of goods.
Overview map for the 2nd part of the trip focusing on medical treatment. The medical camp will be set up in the city of Sunkhani. In this region many people have died in the quake.
Overview map for the 2nd part of the trip focusing on medical treatment....
Katrin, Michael, Alexandra and Florian traveling by horse-drawn carriage to the Immigration Office of Nepal, to take the accessories for the medical camp across the border.
Katrin, Michael, Alexandra and Florian traveling by horse-drawn carriage...
Journey to the Indian-Nepalese border by horse cart to pick up the luggage of Michael and Katrin.
Journey to the Indian-Nepalese border by horse cart to pick up the luggage...
The vehicle for the trip to the mountains is ready packed.
The vehicle for the trip to the mountains is ready packed.
A child is given a ride. Without moving it sits for hours in the car, probably it has been traumatized by the quake.
A child is given a ride. Without moving it sits for hours in the car,...
Thorns in his leg and thorn clothes.
Thorns in his leg and thorn clothes.
During a rest, the girl eats two big plates of rice. Later we part company.
During a rest, the girl eats two big plates of rice. Later we part...
Photo taken out of the car window.
Photo taken out of the car window.
Impressions from the journey.
Impressions from the journey.
Impressions from the journey.
Impressions from the journey.
In this region the 2nd quake raged, leaving huge destruction.
In this region the 2nd quake raged, leaving huge destruction.
After the 2nd earthquake on May 12 when our team 1 was in Motihari whole areas are destroyed. Here a house in Charikot. Our trip to the mountain villages, where no help has yet arrived, will take another 2.5 hours.
After the 2nd earthquake on May 12 when our team 1 was in Motihari whole...
Field kitchen
Field kitchen
Ein "Restaurant".
The tent camp
The tent camp
At dawn...
At dawn...
This house we photographed on the journey from Charikot direction Sunkhani. It has two floors and is lopsided, and there is only one meter distance to the neighboring house which remained intact.
This house we photographed on the journey from Charikot direction Sunkhani...
The doctor's office being prepared
The doctor's office being prepared
On our way back, about three days later, it has further collapsed: now it is "one-storied" and the neighboring house is now also broken.
On our way back, about three days later, it has further collapsed: now it...
A shelf that Michael organized from a broken home.
A shelf that Michael organized from a broken home.
Everywhere we see people on the ruins of their existence. Desperate, but without losing courage they try to save with bare hands, whatever can be saved. We often stop and give people some money to buy tools.
Everywhere we see people on the ruins of their existence. Desperate, but...
The first day > 200 patients get treatment-
The first day > 200 patients get treatment-
A small child is examined.
A small child is examined.
We beckon people from the car to approach us.
We beckon people from the car to approach us.
It's hard to find words for what we experience when we hand over something the people. The gratitude shown in their faces and their expression is indescribable.
It's hard to find words for what we experience when we hand over...
The bivouac
The bivouac
Searching for building materials in the rubble, many patiens have been injured. Like many others this young man stepped into a rusty nail.
Searching for building materials in the rubble, many patiens have been...
Due to landslides this river dammed and flooded houses.
Due to landslides this river dammed and flooded houses.
Michael performing surgery.
Michael performing surgery.
Many children here are traumatized. We give them cookies and pani poori, a hot Indian candy. This gives them a few moments of relief, a few moments of untroubled childhood ...
Many children here are traumatized. We give them cookies and pani poori, a...
Patients sitting in the shade after treatment..
Patients sitting in the shade after treatment..
We call her Ronja, an approximately 11-year-old, traumatized and probably handicapped girl, whom we found on a river, where she was drawing from her hands and drinking dirty water.
We call her Ronja, an approximately 11-year-old, traumatized and probably...
The queue is hardly decreasing.
The queue is hardly decreasing.
Her clothes littered with spines, she holds a small dirty plastic bag with some cookies and an oranget, firmly in her hand. Alone in the wilderness but Ronja refuses to come with us.
Her clothes littered with spines, she holds a small dirty plastic bag with...
Michael gently picks her up on his arms, and we drive with child who does not speak, towards the mountains.
Michael gently picks her up on his arms, and we drive with child who does...
Each time we stop and eat something, Ronja not only eats two plates of rice like a full-grown man, but seven!
Each time we stop and eat something, Ronja not only eats two plates of...
As long as we do not look at her in the car Ronja smiles. Unfortunately we cannot capture this exprssion of hers with the camera. The following day we ask everywhere, but since no one knows her, we bring Ronja at the end of our trip to a children's home, which our Indian friend Ramavarai knows well.
As long as we do not look at her in the car Ronja smiles. Unfortunately we...
After a wild storm with rain and lightning is over as we arrive in Sunkhani, Florian and Michael still pitch tents. This is a photo taken later, as the first night the two had to pitch the tents without lighting (no electricity) ... - just with starlight ...
After a wild storm with rain and lightning is over as we arrive in...
During the camp we are using the tents ourselves, afterwards they are given away. In this photo, the right tent still stands between the bamboo poles of the medical "receiving station".
During the camp we are using the tents ourselves, afterwards they are...
Like everywhere in Nepal also here military forces are stationed. Upon our request they willingly help us.
Like everywhere in Nepal also here military forces are stationed. Upon our...
At night, the tents brought along are used to house the patients after treatment.
At night, the tents brought along are used to house the patients after...
On the first morning Michael shortly discusses with Mingmar, our mountain guide, the situation and the establishment of the medical camp.
On the first morning Michael shortly discusses with Mingmar, our mountain...
Florian and Michael attach tarps around the bamboo sticks providing shadow against the intense heat, and screen the material.
Florian and Michael attach tarps around the bamboo sticks providing shadow...
A first treatment room is makeshift set up. From the rubble of a collapsed house Michael pulls out an old rack.
A first treatment room is makeshift set up. From the rubble of a collapsed...
Florian keeps on filming scenes of the action ...
Florian keeps on filming scenes of the action ...
Michael explaining last details to the nurses...
Michael explaining last details to the nurses...
Then it gets started. Mingmar translates ...
Then it gets started. Mingmar translates ...
In the meantime, Katrin is already busy writing reports ...
In the meantime, Katrin is already busy writing reports ...
Raz, our new friend (red striped shirt), who in Charikot spontaneously joint us and promised to help translating Michaels diagnoses ...
Raz, our new friend (red striped shirt), who in Charikot spontaneously...
In parallel with the first receiving station Michael has already built another one. The military was so kind to vacate a tent and put it at our disposal. Here we see Florian and a soldier installing an oxygen cylinder.
In parallel with the first receiving station Michael has already built...
Raz, a young man who had offered us his help in Charikot and Prabhu, our electrician who provides power, carry the medical accessories in the big metal boxes that Florian and Alexandra had bought in Birgunj, to the medical tent. 2
Raz, a young man who had offered us his help in Charikot and Prabhu, our...
The first more serious cases are brought to the medical tent 2. The military is now actively helping.
The first more serious cases are brought to the medical tent 2. The...
Another patient is brought to medical tent 2.
Another patient is brought to medical tent 2.
First consultation. Long lines of people standing on the makeshift tent (made of bamboo sticks with plastic sheeting) to report Michael about their health problems.
First consultation. Long lines of people standing on the makeshift tent (...
Michael listing up needed medicine. Mingmar will buy it in the evening in Kathmandu, as he must go there to get the tools and solar cells that we need for some localities.
Michael listing up needed medicine. Mingmar will buy it in the evening in...
At the first receiving station blood pressure is measured and first data of the patients are recorded ..
At the first receiving station blood pressure is measured and first data...
Michael explains and all help as best they can ...
Michael explains and all help as best they can ...
... of course also our Indian nurses...
... of course also our Indian nurses...
The little boy has been comiting for days and has diarrhea.
The little boy has been comiting for days and has diarrhea.
To ensure longer-term follow-up we have him sent to a hospital in Kathmandu by Mingmar, together with his parents, shortly before our departure ... In the background is the father with a can of water. With the little boy in a wicker basket they walked for hours through the mountains, when they heard of the German doctor. The parents cannot afford medical treatment for their boy.
To ensure longer-term follow-up we have him sent to a hospital in...
Each patient receives a slip of paper with his name and a number. One after the other each number is called. Meanwhile also the military is actively helping ...
Each patient receives a slip of paper with his name and a number. One...
Inside the medical camp...
Inside the medical camp...
The hernia of little Sania is operated...
The hernia of little Sania is operated...
Florian assists, if something is needed. He straightens the lamp battery, needed by Michael for the OP and which slips from time to time to the rear ...
Florian assists, if something is needed. He straightens the lamp battery,...
Shortly after the surgery. Bravely the father and the mother waiting outside until the operation is over.
Shortly after the surgery. Bravely the father and the mother waiting...
Michael carries the child under a shady tarp for waking up. Despite a fan it is hotter in the tent than outside.
Michael carries the child under a shady tarp for waking up. Despite a fan...
Slowly Sania wakes up from anesthesia. We had given her the teddy the day before.
Slowly Sania wakes up from anesthesia. We had given her the teddy the day...
Mom is happy and relieved...
Mom is happy and relieved...
The child with his parents the day after the surgery.
The child with his parents the day after the surgery.
The very next day ... and we are happy together with little Sania.
The very next day ... and we are happy together with little Sania.
Another patient, injured by rusty nails...
Another patient, injured by rusty nails...
The electrical system of the sterilization pressure cooker is not working. Michael decides without further ado to sterilize with fire.
The electrical system of the sterilization pressure cooker is not working...
He explains the soldiers what to do...
He explains the soldiers what to do...
Many people wait outside the medical tent with their notes.
Many people wait outside the medical tent with their notes.
Our friend Wasti ensures discipline and instructs the people ...
Our friend Wasti ensures discipline and instructs the people ...
Time is running out, because it takes four days for the return journey to reach our flights to Germany ... - people have been waiting a long time with their notes and hope for their turn. These people cannot afford medicine in the hospitals because they have lost almost everything ...
Time is running out, because it takes four days for the return journey to...
Shortly before our departure, some people still come directly into the tent. Fortunately, Michael was able to meet ALL people and none has come in vain ...
Shortly before our departure, some people still come directly into the...
During these days we buy three solar charging stations for various areas, so that the people can again recharge their cell phones and reach their relatives in the distance and can power small lights for the night with electricity.
During these days we buy three solar charging stations for various areas,...
In addition, we buy 4800 kg of urgently needed nails in three different sizes, as well as saws, hammers and pliers. Here the treasures are being delivered ...
In addition, we buy 4800 kg of urgently needed nails in three different...
Before distribution
Before distribution
Mingmar returns by taxi to buy saws, nails and hammers - important tools for the repair of the housings.
Mingmar returns by taxi to buy saws, nails and hammers - important tools...
Nepal is a "do-it-yourself market for wood", but there are no tools ...
Nepal is a "do-it-yourself market for wood", but there are no...
There is great joy...
There is great joy...
The very next day, the villagers have built the framework for a house with the tools and nails, which we bought in Kathmandu ..
The very next day, the villagers have built the framework for a house with...
We leave our power generator to the villagers...
We leave our power generator to the villagers...
Prabhu, our electrician
Prabhu, our electrician
The current generator densely surrounded. After two weeks, this is the first opportunity to load cell phones.
The current generator densely surrounded. After two weeks, this is the...
At the end we give away the remaining sleeping bags and thermal mats that were collected in Roland's Alpinladen. The kids can not believe that they are chosen and think that we want to make a photo with them. After the photo they give us the things back, until they understand that these are now theirs ..
At the end we give away the remaining sleeping bags and thermal mats that...
This mom is happy about the insulating mat and outdoor jackets ..
This mom is happy about the insulating mat and outdoor jackets ..
Gobi receives jacket and shoes ...
Gobi receives jacket and shoes ...
Katrin regularly supplies the team with tea and water, which is more than necessary in the heat ...
Katrin regularly supplies the team with tea and water, which is more than...
Dinner
Dinner