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Nepal earthquake/ShelterBox
Balaju Camp, Machhapokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal. On the site of the remains of his home, 14 yr old Raju Sushan Maharjan who was trapped when the house caved in, before his Uncle managed to free him from the rubble. Raju now lives in a camp with his Mother Nirmala Maharjan (photographed with him) about five minutes away, which has five families there. He spends his days at Balaju Camp, which is being run by volunteer students through Focus Ed Nepal, using a ShelterBox tent for school activities and therapy. Raju has benefited from the therapy having been traumatised by the earthquake, he would hardly speak when he first came, he has now gained the role of Captain at Balaju Camp.. 2015
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Photographer: Emily Whitfield-Wicks

Nepal earthquake/ShelterBox

Balaju Camp, Machhapokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal. On the site of the remains of his home, 14 yr old Raju Sushan Maharjan who was trapped when the house caved in, before his Uncle managed to free him from the rubble. Raju now lives in a camp with his Mother Nirmala Maharjan (photographed with him) about five minutes away, which has five families there. He spends his days at Balaju Camp, which is being run by volunteer students through Focus Ed Nepal, using a ShelterBox tent for school activities and therapy. Raju has benefited from the therapy having been traumatised by the earthquake, he would hardly speak when he first came, he has now gained the role of Captain at Balaju Camp.. 2015

Photographer: Emily Whitfield-Wicks