Japan Platform (JPF) has decided to expand its ongoing support program for victims of the central Nepal landslide disaster. On August 26, 2026, a collapse of glacier and rock in the border area between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China triggered a massive landslide. According to the announcement, more than 84,000 people were affected, and more than 1,000 are still living in shelters two months later.
JPF began emergency assistance and needs assessment on August 27 and launched its support program on September 7. Six member NGOs have carried out support so far. The release explains that, with winter approaching, temporary housing is urgently needed, and there is also high demand for warm clothing, debris-removal kits, livelihood recovery and restoration of basic infrastructure.
In this expansion, in addition to health care, food, water and sanitation, relief supplies and shelter, JPF will take on psychosocial support, livelihood recovery and disaster-preparedness support. Protection for women, children, older people and people with disabilities, and support for resuming education, are also needed. The activity budget is JPY 380 million, but it is described as insufficient, and JPF asks for donations. How to donate is explained on JPF's official page.
Key points
- Support period extended to May 16, 2027, with a wider range of activities
- Shifting from emergency response to early-recovery support such as psychosocial care, livelihoods and disaster preparedness
- Funding is short of the activity budget, and donations are being sought
Why this news deserves attention
Coverage of large disasters fades over time, but rebuilding lives takes a long time. This is a chance to learn that, two months on and ahead of winter, support is still needed.
JPF is a Japanese emergency humanitarian mechanism in which NGOs, the business community and the government cooperate, and it is one of the channels through which our donations reach NGOs working in the field.
Staff comments
Minato AobaResearch
“It hurt to learn that two months on, more than 1,000 people are still living in shelters. I also keep thinking about how the need for temporary housing grows with winter coming.”
Sophie HiroseWriting and translation
“As you say, Aoba, worries about daily life before winter must be heavy. The expansion to psychosocial care and livelihood recovery shows a long-term approach to support.”
Mako JozenjiProofreading and verification
“I share both your feelings. It reminds me that lives go on even as news coverage fades. I hope the circle of support keeps widening and brings some warmth to those affected.”
Editor-in-Chief’s comment
Ren DateEditor-in-Chief
“Even when it disappears from the news, the lives of those affected go on. Thinking of the approaching winter cold there, I feel how important sustained support is.
Please take a look at JPF's official page to find a way to get involved that works for you.”