More than half of Nepal’s employed people have lost their jobs in the past month, according to the result of a nationwide survey. Agriculture and tourism were the two sectors most seriously affected by job losses, while those depending on daily wages incurred significant economic losses which ultimately affected the socio-economic wellbeing of children and their families. The poll was conducted by Sharecast Initiative Nepal with support from UNICEF Nepal during May 2021 and involved interviews with 3,000 households with families. The survey shows that the lockdown has been a serious setback for a vast segment of society, and there has been little or no government response. It shows the need for universal state assistance to citizens for jobs and income.