Sewa International Plans to Support 10,000 Children Affected by Floods; President Srikanth Gundavarapu Visits Nepal

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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 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.

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, thousands of children cannot attend school.

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 floods.

"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 43 Chapters across the USA and serves regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.

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