Flood assistance reaches remote communities in Rasuwa and Nuwakot
The China Foundation for Rural Development distributed food, health and nutrition supplies in parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, Radio Nepal reported.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Community
Local representatives discuss flood recovery priorities
Representatives from 15 affected local governments met national officials to discuss immediate needs and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi floods. A community-focused follow-up should ask local residents which priorities have since been funded and delivered.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Community health volunteer helped mother reach care after landslide
Radio Nepal reported that a woman in Baglung gave birth while being carried toward a health post after landslides blocked the road. The mother and newborn were reported safe.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Flood recovery includes temporary learning and counselling support
Nepal’s education minister said temporary learning centres, community-based education and counselling would support children before damaged schools are rebuilt. The report also mentions a scholarship scheme for children who lost parents; confirm implementation details with the ministry and affected schools.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Gandaki selects 11 community schools for STEAM laboratories
Gandaki Province has selected 11 community schools to establish science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics laboratories. Follow up with the province and schools on funding, installation dates and which students will be able to use the labs.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Remote Khotang settlement opens its eighth community health unit
A new health centre has opened in Sekhuwa, Sakela Rural Municipality, reducing the need for residents to travel far for basic care. The municipality says it is the eighth community health unit it has established.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Aathrai launches daily bus link to Phidim
Aathrai Rural Municipality has started a daily service between Sakranti Bazaar and Phidim, a roughly 35-kilometre route. Radio Nepal reports the fare is Rs 200, with free travel for children under five and adults over 70 and a discount for people with disabilities; reconfirm current operation and fares.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Drinking water restored for 180 flood-affected households
Repairs to a water-supply scheme in Baireni, Dhading, restored household service for 180 families, Radio Nepal reports. The Nepal Red Cross Society’s district chapter provided Rs 446,680 for the work.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Ireland launches a five-year roadmap for social inclusion
Ireland’s Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 sets out a government plan covering income, employment, housing, education, health, transport, childcare and community supports. A follow-up should track measurable targets and progress rather than treating the launch as evidence that outcomes have already changed.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026West Cork festival builds connection through wellbeing events
The West Cork Feel Good Festival runs from 9–16 October with storytelling, music, film, cooking and wellbeing events across the region. The HSE says local organisations are partners; verify the programme because dates and venues can change.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Tipperary campaign seeks more women in local politics
A campaign supported by Tipperary Public Participation Network and See Her Elected is encouraging women to consider standing in the 2029 elections.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Social-enterprise leaders call for stronger state support
An interview with Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland chair Richard Bruton argues that social enterprises need appropriate public support to deliver community benefits. Present this as his position and seek responses from relevant departments or other sector representatives for a fresh news report.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Community development groups discuss volunteering during Ireland’s EU presidency
A Changing Ireland commentary uses Ireland’s EU Council presidency to highlight volunteering and social inclusion.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Multilingual performance initiative shortlisted for local-authority award
“Off the Scéal” brings people together to perform short prose and poetry in English, Irish or other languages.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Men’s Sheds broaden activities and inclusion across Ireland
A Changing Ireland feature describes the contribution of roughly 450 Men’s Sheds and profiles groups offering varied activities and inclusive support.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Community-sector conferences featured in September and October
Changing Ireland published a September roundup listing two conferences for community and voluntary organisations, one in September and one in October. The article recorded the announced dates at the time of publication.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Cork groups prepare an inclusion and anti-racism charter
Community groups and two Irish-South Asian academics have worked on a Cork Inclusion and Anti-Racism Charter, due to launch on 20 November. Ask the organisers what commitments the final charter contains and how residents can take part.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Government announces €12 million for two community programmes
Changing Ireland reports that two programmes will receive €12 million, including €5 million this year through the new SÍOL programme for 15 disadvantaged urban areas.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Dublin community leader warns over possible SICAP funding cuts
At a community-sector conference in Cork, Dublin City Community Cooperative’s chief executive warned that a cut to SICAP funding for new communities would be “catastrophic”. This is an attributed warning, not confirmation that a cut has been decided.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Research points to local relationships as a source of resilience
Research launched by the Local Development Companies Network says trusted local organisations and everyday shared activities can help communities build connection and navigate change. Examples cited include community gardens, welcome cafés, school projects and sports.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026