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Almost all the houses collapsed in my village. Many people lost their lives
and many of them were wounded. We found ourselves helpless. We spent
many days on open space like grounds and fields. The aftershocks still
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scare us. Did you know that Nepal is the 11 most earthquake threatened
country in the world?

Finally, my father decided to do something. He discussed with our
neighbours to provide instant help and support to the villagers. All of us
agreed to share food, clothes utensils whatever remained with us after the
earthquake. My friends and I were given the responsibility of distributing
foods, clothes, water, etc. to the earthquake victims. The teams of my
father were also making temporary tents and sheds. They often asked
us to bring rope, nails, woods and bamboos. We worked together with
them. Gradually, we started getting support from different places. We
also helped the volunteers to distribute them to the victims. Even today,
we go and help the people or villagers if they are in need or trouble.
Although the earthquake destroyed our village, it taught us few good
things too. We have learnt about precautions that should be taken during
an earthquake. We also understood the importance of self-help. Now
we don’t hesitate to share our things when people are in crisis. The
earthquake has made us bold and strong. Most importantly, it brought us
all together to help one another.

Now, all the people in my village become happy when they get the
opportunity to help needy people. I think help is the best policy to bring
change in us and outside.

Your loving friend,
Jyoti

38 Megha's Integrated Social Studies - 4