Japan provides emergency grant to strengthen IOM’s support for disaster response in Nepal

Kathmandu: The government of Japan has contributed an emergency grant of 1 million US dollars to strengthen the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) support for Nepal’s response to disaster including humanitarian assistance following the August 26 flash floods.

A joint press statement released by the Embassy of Japan in Nepal and the IOM Office informed that the contribution would enable IOM to provide emergency shelter assistance and essential household to the most vulnerable flood-affected families in priority locations.

Such locals are identified in coordination with government authorities and humanitarian partners, helping families meet their immediate needs and restore basic living conditions following the disaster.

“Japan is pleased to provide emergency assistance to support the people affected by the recent floods in Nepal,” said Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, MAEDA Toru, adding, “Through this contribution, we hope to help vulnerable households meet their immediate needs by providing essential shelter assistance and non-food items, while supporting their efforts to restore basic living conditions.”

The IOM has deployed its teams to the affected areas and has been assessing the situation to ensure that assistance is timely, well-coordinated, and addresses priority needs on the ground. Support will be distributed in close coordination with national and local authorities, relevant humanitarian clusters, and other relevant partners, including national and local civil society organizations, to ensure last-mile reach, the press release added.

IOM will also place strong emphasis on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), supporting the establishment and strengthening of accessible complaints and feedback mechanisms. It will further empower the affected populations to raise concerns and provide feedback safely, helping ensure that assistance remains responsive to their priorities.

“Japan’s generous contribution comes at a critical time for the people of Nepal, who have lost their homes, essential belongings and loved ones to the devastating floods,” says IOM Chief of Mission in Nepal, Helene Fors. “This will enable IOM to support the Government of Nepal in their efforts to deliver essential shelter and household assistance to people navigating their lives after the floods. IOM is grateful to the Government of Japan as a key humanitarian partner to both IOM and Nepal.”

The IOM has expressed commitment to work closely with the Nepal government, Japanese government, local authorities, humanitarian partners and the affected communities to ensure that assistance is provided timely, effectively and transparently.

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