Settlements in the Nuwakot district in central-northern Nepal after the flash floods.
Settlements in Nuwakot district in Nepal following the devastating flash floods.

UNV Emergency Response for Nepal

Nepal is facing a major humanitarian crisis following a devastating flash flood in Rasuwa District on 26 August 2026. The disaster caused widespread destruction across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, leaving more than 1,000 people confirmed dead and over 4,250 others reported missing. As humanitarian needs continue to grow, United Nations agencies and local partners are scaling up emergency assistance. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) stands ready to support the UN system's response and help communities recover from the disaster. 

For more information on the UNV offer of emergency and humanitarian support, please access the following links:

UNV Emergency Response

United Nations Partner Toolkit

 

To become a volunteer, candidates must register and complete a profile. Explore how to register your profile, and refer to further available resources, including the Conditions of Service. UNV publishes all its assignments on the Unified Volunteering Platform.

 

For more details, please contact UNV Nepal Field Unit

Suran Maharjan [suran.maharjan@unv.org] 

Rina Pradhan [rina.pradhan@unv.org]