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The paper looks into the experiences of earthquake survivors, especially women in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake, focusing on evacuation, relief, and recovery phases. The first author, being an earthquake survivor herself, documented stories from Bungamati. It highlights how gender intersects with socio-economic factors like citizenship, caste, and income to shape women’s experiences. Women's actions during evacuation were crucial in saving lives, despite facing discrimination in accessing relief and coping with gendered debt burdens post-disaster. The study also emphasizes how disasters can shift gender norms, offering opportunities for empowerment amid adversity.