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New and safer homes for 1,300 families

July 22, 2019
by Medair
Nepal
1,300 families have received a new, earthquake-resilient home that will help better protect them against future disasters. More than 600 local construction workers were trained in earthquake-resilient building techniques. With this knowledge, communities can build and rebuild homes back safer for years to come.
July 22, 2019
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