Housing and Resilient Reconstruction
Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS) has strong experience in disaster-resilient housing, reconstruction and community recovery, particularly in earthquake-affected communities of Sindhupalchok. JGSS has supported vulnerable households through resilient housing construction, technical assistance, livelihood recovery and community-based mechanisms, promoting the Build Back Better approach.
Key Achievements
- Supported the reconstruction of 4 integrated settlements
- 88 earthquake-resilient houses through grant and in-kind assistance.
- Promoted the Build Back Better approach to strengthen the safety and resilience of reconstructed homes.
- Provided technical and social support to beneficiary households throughout the reconstruction process.
- Provided livelihood input support to 63 people to restore household income-generating activities and strengthen economic resilience.
- Established community-based revolving funds through committees formed with local ward-level support.
- Promoted community-based financial mechanisms to support sustainable recovery and continued access to resources.
- Mobilized local youth and community members in reconstruction, livelihood recovery, awareness and community development activities.
- Promoted inclusive community participation in local recovery and reconstruction processes.
- Strengthened the capacity of vulnerable households and communities to recover from disasters and build greater resilience.
- Resilient housing reconstruction, Build Back Better, livelihood recovery, community-based financial support and youth mobilization, contributing to safer homes and stronger, more resilient earthquake-affected communities.
- Technical support for around 6000 Household of the Sindhupalchok district
