How you can help Nepal
Photo above and below: (c) UNICEF/Laxmi-Prasad-Ngakhus
The capital city of Kathmandu has experienced its heaviest rainfall in over 50 years, resulting in numerous fatalities. The intense downpour, which started on September 27 and continued for more than three days, has left extensive destruction in its wake. In Kathmandu alone, numerous residential buildings, educational institutions, and medical facilities have been compromised, with the southern areas of the city still submerged.
The devastation extends beyond the capital, impacting 44 out of Nepal’s 77 districts. The extensive damage includes destroyed bridges and roads, as well as disruptions to power and communication networks, effectively isolating many regions.
Rescue operations involving security personnel and volunteers have managed to save approximately 4,500 individuals. It is believed that over 7,600 families have been critically impacted, particularly those residing in makeshift settlements that have been obliterated.
The disaster has also severely affected infrastructure critical for water and food supply. Damaged water systems and agricultural lands pose imminent challenges in terms of both access and affordability of essential resources in the near future.
Immediate Needs for Funds or Resources
For donating funds:
We’re raising funds to send to our trusted partners on the grounds.
You can donate to our Nepal Floods fund now, using the button below. In the form, note that the funds are for ‘Nepal Floods’. If you’re running your own fundraiser for Nepal, we can help to channel the collected funds to our trusted partners.
For donating resources:
We’re also collecting much-needed items to send to Nepal.
Goods that we are looking for: blankets, tents, survival/foil blankets, warm clothing and bedding, sanitary items and toiletries.
Please ensure the goods are of high quality, ideally new, or almost new.
Deliveries can be made to our site in Gold Coast, Tuen Mun.
Our Address:
Building 32, Crossroads Village
2 Castle Peak Road
Gold Coast, Tuen Mun
Thank you for caring for those experiencing such devastating loss in Nepal.
