The recent floods in Rasuwa have once again reminded us how vulnerable Nepal rem

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The recent floods in Rasuwa have once again reminded us how vulnerable Nepal remains to disasters. Families have lost homes and livelihoods. Infrastructure has been damaged. Communities are waiting for relief and, beyond that, the long and difficult process of recovery and reconstruction. At a time like this, the generosity of people, organisations and countries around the world matters greatly. Nepal needs help. We need financial resources, technical expertise, humanitarian assistance, technology, knowledge and experience. We need friends who can stand beside us when our own resources are stretched. And we should be grateful to everyone who comes forward. But there is another side of disaster recovery that we must talk about—quietly, honestly and without pointing fingers. When help arrives, influence can sometimes arrive with it. Not everyone who comes with assistance has a hidden interest. Most people working in humanitarian and development organisations are genuinely committed to helping. But good intentions do not always mean that every approach is good for Nepal. That is why, especially during a crisis, Nepal must be compassionate in accepting help—but careful in managing it.