Sugar Land, TX — September 30, 2026 Sewa International plans to provide educational assistance to 10,000 children affected by the recent flash floods and establish 10 skill development centers in flood-hit districts of Nepal to help people who lost their livelihoods rebuild their lives.
A school bus (top photo) and the colossal wreck (bottom photo) left behind by the floods in Nepal
Unveiling Sewa’s plans to help people recover from the devastating effects of floods, Sewa USA’s President Srikanth Gundavarapu said helping people rebuild their lives is Sewa’s priority. The plan includes helping at least 500 families rebuild their homes, helping Nepali farmers restore their agricultural land, and providing mental-health assistance to help people cope with trauma.
Sewa announced $100,000 in aid immediately after the floods on August 26, and about 90 Sewa volunteers are actively involved in relief work. Sewa’s goal is to raise over $1 million for Nepal relief and as of the date of this article, we had reached 76% of our goal.
Sewa USA President Srikanth Gundavarapu (third from left, top photo) with the Sewa Nepal team and children (bottom photo) during his visit to Nepal
Returning from his two-day visit to Nepal’s flood-affected areas to assess the damage and get an overview of the ongoing relief work, Gundavarapu said he felt overwhelmed by the lives destroyed, families torn apart, and the death and mayhem caused by the floods. Gundavarapu and a team of volunteers from Sewa Nepal and other partner organizations traveled over 125 miles through the flood-hit communities.
Gundavarapu and team met with affected families, local response teams, and government officials in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. The team saw homes washed away, roads and bridges destroyed, and communities cut off by mud, rocks, and debris. In some areas, temporary zip-lines helped residents cross rivers while connectivity was being restored. Thousands of children cannot attend school, and families are not able to see dear ones due to the dance of destruction caused by turbulent waters.
Gundavarapu visited the Sewa-run Janjati Kalyan Ashram hostel in Thepla, Nuwakot. He met the Pandey family, whose daughter remains missing. Sewa President also met an eight-year-old child who lost both his 14-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister in the floods. Sewa Team also met a principal who continued to support over 800 children in her school, despite losing her home in the floods.
The floods have also destroyed bridges that served as the main connection between communities divided by rivers. Families have been separated, and children are unable to reach school. In some locations, temporary zip-line crossings are being used until temporary bridges can be built.
These stories reflect the disaster's human impact and the long road ahead for affected families and communities. Sewa’s ongoing efforts are focused not only on immediate relief, but also on supporting children, education, rehabilitation, and rebuilding lives.
“Having come here gives me a much greater appreciation of what Sewa is doing on the ground,” Gundavarapu said. Working with Sewa Nepal and Nepal CMA (Community Medicine Assistant) Association, Sewa USA has distributed over 800 grocery and hygiene kits and 700 shelter and medical kits.
Sewa volunteers served more than 2,250 cooked meals during the first five days and continue to provide about 150 meals daily. More than 150 people received medical check-ups through health camps, while over 500 emergency lighting and power-support items were provided, including 200 units to the Nepal Police.
Sewa USA invites individuals, community organizations, corporations, and foundations to support its Nepal Flood Relief and Rehabilitation efforts. Donations will help sustain immediate assistance and expand long-term programs focused on children, education, shelter, skills, and livelihoods.
Donation Link: https://sewausa.org/NepalFlashFloodRelief
About Sewa International
Sewa International (www.sewausa.org) is a 501 (c) (3) Hindu faith-based charitable nonprofit that works in the areas of disaster recovery, education, and development. Sewa has 46 Chapters across the USA and serves regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
