Photo Credit: Refugees International
06/13/2005

There are around 200 families living in Regina camp. Although the people living in this camp are some of the more visible displaced persons in Nepal, their situation is not typical. The camp is in government-controlled territory, and the land for the IDP camp was provided by government officials. Most of the residents of the camp are political party leaders, government officials, and land owners. Many of the camp residents acknowledge that they are middle class and some of the displaced persons in the camp are able to rent accommodation in Nepalganj. Others, however, such as the Dalits or untouchables in the camp, are extremely vulnerable. Until recently, the displaced were receiving food and assistance with construction of shelter, latrines and wells from NGOs.