The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal before noon Aprill 24, 2015. During the next couple of days, the earth was strongly shaken many times more, killing more than 8.000 people and destroying houses, schools, roads. DBN immediately called the emergency reaction procedure.

After consultations, DBN is supporting the coordinating information flow and the Salesians in Nepal supported by the Mission Procure in New Delhi, India, are responsible for coordination of relief work on the spot.

People of Nepal recieved immediate relief aid and currently Salesians in Nepal are implementing rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes.