Emergency aid and village reconstruction

A devastating earthquake occurred in the western Himalayas on the morning of October 8, 2005. Places like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad, Uri, Baramula and Sri Nagar suffered extensive damage. Several thousands of people died, and more than 80% of the houses in Uri and Handwara either collapsed or underwent extensive damage.

Location :
Kashmir – Sahadra, Western Himalaya

Project Duration :
2005–2007

Project Partner :
Foundation “Life for All“ Switzerland /Germany, AMURT International 2m 47s