Associates of Hyatt Regency Kathmandu volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Nepal to help re-build an earthquake-affected dwelling in Panchkhal, Kavre on Monday. The event was held to celebrate Hyatt’s 8th Global Month of Community Service.
As per a press statement, a total of 30 associates from different departments participated in the construction activity in an effort to strengthen their commitment and bond with the local communities. The team of associates travelled 47 kilometers to volunteer in building a house for 56-year-old Lata Man Tamang in Lamidanda, Ward Number 3 of Panchkhal Municipality his house was completely destroyed during the 2015 earthquake.
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The Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness (PASSA), a group formed as part of Habitat Nepal’s Nepal Earthquake Assistance Program, identified Lata Man as one of the most affected persons in the community, allowing him to receive extra support, such a help, top-ups and labor support, on top of the typical reconstruction grants offered to rebuild his house.
Their day of community service allowed them to interact with the community, work side by side with families, listen to their stories and learn by seeing how things work in practice. The mayor of Panchkhal Municipality, Mahesh Kharel stated that he was thankful to all the associates for the hard work and effort that they put into rebuilding the community.
