The earthquake has destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes, killed livestock, damaged crops and destroyed food storage, dramatically increasing food insecurity and affecting livelihoods. Because of the downturn in tourism, a crucial driver for economic growth, the quake particularly affected the livelihoods of porters and donkey/mule drivers, who normally make a living carrying the luggage and equipment of trekkers. As well as expediting the delivery of short- term disaster relief, WFP is also assisting with long-term community-oriented recovery. Laborers, often from the affected villages, are being hired to re-establish safe routes and passageways. This is boosting local economies; revitalizing access to markets; restoring livelihoods destroyed by the earthquakes, and providing employment opportunities for communities living in areas where tourism has been severely interrupted.
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Publisher:
WFP
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(2015
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Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster
in English
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Keywords:
EARTHQUAKES, NATURAL DISASTERS, NATURAL PHENOMENA, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, RURAL AREAS, TRANSPORT, LANDSLIDES, FLOODS, MOUNTAIN AREAS, FOOD STORAGE, CROPS, TOURISM, ECONOMIC GROWTH, FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ROADS, MARKETS, EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR, REHABILITATION
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Thematic Group:
WFP
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Food and Emergency humanitarian logistict support
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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