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Last month Nepal suffered two powerful earthquakes which killed thousands of people and posed a serious threat to the nation's tourism industry, which many need to survive.
On Sunday Susan Sarandon visited the devastated nation to speak with those who've felt loss and to try and encourage others to continue traveling to the country, which boasts eight of the world's highest mountains, so the economy doesn't continue to suffer as well.
The 68-year-old actress will be staying with the famed Kungfu Nuns during her five-day visit, during which time she'll be working with non-profit Live To Love. Earlier this year she split from boyfriend of five years, 38-year-old filmmaker Jonathan Bricklin.
Lending a hand: Susan Sarandon began her five-day visit in Nepal on Sunday, as she assisted the nation which had recently suffered due to two powerful earthquakes
Susan dressed comfortably for the trip, sporting a fitted black T-shirt and loose-fitting patterned black trousers.
She coupled those with a coordinating white scarf, and finished off the laid-back look with a pair of black boots.
She wore her signature red locks pulled back into a ponytail, and hid her eyes behind a pair of stylish tortoiseshell sunglasses.
Empathetic: The Tammy star stopped to comfort a citizen of Ramkot Village, who lost her husband and daughter because of the earthquake
Caring: Susan took the time to speak with residents of the fallen city
Aftermath: The star saw the damage of the earthquakes as she visited with a woman who lost her home
At times Susan was spotted wearing a yellow and orange floral garland around her neck, which she was given by some of the people of Nepal.
She spent time comforting citizens who suffered loss during the earthquakes, such as a woman named Kanti Maya, who lost her husband and daughter in the quake, which hit Ramkot Village in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The first quake, on April 25, was a 7.8 magnitude and killed at least 8,490, with a second May 12 - 7.3 magnitude - killing 158, as reported by US News.
Telling her story: Susan spoke with a woman by rubble the earthquakes left in their wake
Emotional: The actress seemed moved by the stories of loss she heard on Sunday
Supportive: It seemed the actress tried to be encouraging to the members of the struggling village
The Thelma & Louise star was seen getting teary-eyed as she visited the rubble and spoke with victims of the earthquakes who lost their homes and loved ones.
After comforting citizens who were affected by the quakes, Susan was seen visiting buildings around Ramkot Village that were damaged by the earthquakes.
She later sported a bright red baseball cap, which read Live To Love, as she attended an event for the organization celebrating a plan to build new homes for the citizens.
Grateful: Susan was gifted with a colorful floral garland made of yellow and orange flowers
Bearing gifts: The villagers from Ramkot showed their gratitude by gifting Susan with flowers
Moved: Susan, who spoke on Sunday, passionately encouraging people to continue tourism to Nepal, seemed touch by the gesture of the gifts
Live To Love's project - in conjunction with Panchakanya group and Entrepreneurs Organization Nepal - aims to build 201 earthquake-resistant homes.
Susan spoke at the inauguration of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of continued tourism to Nepal.
'It is important to emphasize that by the fall, when monsoon ends, people should make their reservations now if they want to help and they want to come and visit because it is very, very important to keep all these jobs alive,' she said.
The actress continued: 'I think that would be the next wave - to think of Nepal not as an ongoing disaster, but as a country that has found its way back and has many monuments that haven't fallen and many beautiful areas that can be still safe to trek.'
Touring: The Thelma & Louise star was also taken on a tour of the village, where she saw buildings that had been affected by the quakes
Devastation: There were two earthquakes in Nepal in the last two months, with the first on April 25, a 7.8 magnitude that killed at least 8,490, followed by a 7.3 on May 12 which killed 158
Exploring: Susan took time to tour the village of Ramkot before speaking at an event for non-profit organization Live To Love
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