More than 1100 people have died during a powerful earthquake that trembled through Nepal and Northern India. The earthquake was responsible additionally for initiating an avalanche that killed a number of hikers on Mount Everest. Described as the worst earthquake in 81 years, the earthquake tore centuries old landmarks and buildings in Kathmandu, houses and other residential and commercial buildings. The death toll is assumed to grow at an alarming rate as more people are discovered under debris and aftermath of the earthquake.
To donate to UNICEF in Nepal visit this website, you can also text “Nepal” to 864233 to donate $10.
To donate to World Vision for Nepal visit this website, you can also text NEPAL to 777444 to donate $10.
To donate to CARE in Nepal visit this website, the website also details where the funds are allocated.
To donate to Save the Children in Nepal visit this website.
To donate to GlobalGiving in Nepal visit this website.
For more information on the severity of the earthquake, the expected short term/long term effects, the geography of the area as well as demographical in formation about Nepal, visit this Red Cross website–keep in mind that the RC in Nepal is in dire need of volunteers and are currently accepting volunteers from abroad.
*****I highly urge people to spread word about Family Links, a page where Nepalese people have registered as alive or have been registered as missing, as well Google’s Person Finder, where you can enter the names of people you are looking for to learn of their whereabouts/post profiles of missing persons.*****
7.9 Earthquake in Nepal: Death Toll reaches 1100+
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