The disaster has been devastating. Most of the houses in Rampur Village, in Kavre District, have been flattened. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

Sabina Dauwar, 17, fled from her house during the quake. She is three months pregnant. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

She and her family now live in a tent. Sabina says she has a constant headache and fever. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

Rabina Danuwar and her 14-month-old son are now homeless. Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are all in need of assistance. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

UNFPA is distributing hygiene materials for women and girls of reproductive age. Sajina Aryal (in green) says the materials are critically important. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

The Family Planning Association of Nepal, with support from UNFPA, has established a health camp in Rampur Village. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

And Kiran Bajracharya, of the Midwifery Society of Nepal – another UNFPA partner – says midwives are playing a key role in supporting survivors. Photo courtesy of Kiran Bajracharya.

But as the country slowly recovers, many more efforts will be required to ensure women and girls are safe and healthy. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

In many villages, large numbers of men are absent, working as migrant labourers elsewhere. Women are struggling to care for their families on their own. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri

Sharmila Thapa, 25, breastfeeds her 6-month-old baby. She says women and girls have “unique needs” that must not be forgotten in the weeks to come. © UNFPA Nepal/Santosh Chhetri