Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises, Relief Efforts Set Back
Two weeks after Nepal had been hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, killing over 8,000 people and causing widespread damage, the country was hit by another major earthquake, with the death toll rising to 96 as of May 14, 2014. Organizations struggling to provide relief efforts have had a setback after the increased damage caused by Tuesday’s earthquake, but continue to provide vital supplies and shelter to survivors on the ground. Milaap has joined hands with several organizations to gather support for our neighbours in Nepal.[caption id="attachment_7002" align="alignnone" width="1280"]
Image Courtesy: Paula Bronstein for The Wall Street Journal[/caption]Here are some ways to helpOxfamOxfam is providing relief, reaching out to 400,000 people in need in Nepal. Oxfam teams have already identified remote areas across the country and is providing them with basic amenities like food, water, shelter, and sanitation facilities. Various technical teams have been deployed on the ground to assess the condition and provide relief.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/oxfaminnepalHabitat for humanityHabitat for Humanity is providing emergency support to the families affected by the earthquake.The funds will be used to buy material for an Emergency Shelter Kit (ESK) that contains tents, tarpaulins, buckets, water purification chemicals, and blankets. They will hand over the ESKs to the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) at Delhi or Gorakhpur pick up point and they will reach the material to Nepal and distributeTo learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/habitatforhumanityEmpower GenerationEmpower Generation is leveraging their existing distribution network and close connections with local communities to provide safe, reliable lighting and mobile charging. The solar lights are helping more than 53,000 survivors in the first two weeks after the earthquake.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/lightnepalThe Young ChronicleThe Young Chronicle, an e-newspaper for children, is running a campaign to save the children hit by Nepal Earthquake. The idea is to get the kids to make bags/bracelets/baskets/greeting cards/other handicraft items to raise funds and help kids in Nepal. The proceeds will be given to NGOs, who will buy tents, medicines and basic relief material to those in need, in NepalTo learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/TheYoungChronicleNepalEarthquakeCAF IndiaCAF India with the support of the local partners, NGOs and government is closely assessing the ground realities and humanitarian needs of the affected population. The funds raised will be used to provide immediate relief by distributing food, medicines, shelter and also in the long term rehabilitation.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/CAFIndia4NepalThe Breakfast RevolutionThe Breakfast Revolution have begun manufacturing ready-to-eat meal packets for immediate food relief in Nepal. The meals are rich in protein, essential vitamins, minerals and fats, given that these are generally lacking in traditional food aid. The food packets are distributed at INR 12 per pack. Donations will be exempt from tax under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/TBRforNepalFrontier MarketsFrontier markets is distributing solar lights and mobile chargers to families living in darkness in Nepal. All funds raised will be used for distributing solar lights to people in need.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/NepalearthquakereliefSoles of BangaloreSoles of Bangalore is a group of individuals with a passion for Running. They have come together to raise funds to help Nepal. The funds will go towards providing those affected by the earthquake in Nepal with medicine, shelter and rehabilitation.To learn more and support them, click here: To https://milaap.org/campaigns/soles-for-souls-of-nepalGoonjGoonj is extending relief to the earth quake survivors in Nepal. Water is in scarce supply and there is also an issue of contamination post the calamity, which creates a high risk for water-borne epidemics.Funds will be used to acquire light-weight portable water filters (Lifestraw) which can transform microbiologically contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water - ideal for people displaced by natural calamities. They work in association with Feetoffground to source products from a wholesaler and distributes to people in need.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/savethehumanityRed Cross IndiaAbhisekh Rathi is raising funds to help the survivors recover, and help others suffered to get to safety. All funds raised will go to Red Cross India.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/prayforNepal Â
Image Courtesy: Paula Bronstein for The Wall Street Journal[/caption]Here are some ways to helpOxfamOxfam is providing relief, reaching out to 400,000 people in need in Nepal. Oxfam teams have already identified remote areas across the country and is providing them with basic amenities like food, water, shelter, and sanitation facilities. Various technical teams have been deployed on the ground to assess the condition and provide relief.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/oxfaminnepalHabitat for humanityHabitat for Humanity is providing emergency support to the families affected by the earthquake.The funds will be used to buy material for an Emergency Shelter Kit (ESK) that contains tents, tarpaulins, buckets, water purification chemicals, and blankets. They will hand over the ESKs to the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) at Delhi or Gorakhpur pick up point and they will reach the material to Nepal and distributeTo learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/habitatforhumanityEmpower GenerationEmpower Generation is leveraging their existing distribution network and close connections with local communities to provide safe, reliable lighting and mobile charging. The solar lights are helping more than 53,000 survivors in the first two weeks after the earthquake.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/lightnepalThe Young ChronicleThe Young Chronicle, an e-newspaper for children, is running a campaign to save the children hit by Nepal Earthquake. The idea is to get the kids to make bags/bracelets/baskets/greeting cards/other handicraft items to raise funds and help kids in Nepal. The proceeds will be given to NGOs, who will buy tents, medicines and basic relief material to those in need, in NepalTo learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/TheYoungChronicleNepalEarthquakeCAF IndiaCAF India with the support of the local partners, NGOs and government is closely assessing the ground realities and humanitarian needs of the affected population. The funds raised will be used to provide immediate relief by distributing food, medicines, shelter and also in the long term rehabilitation.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/CAFIndia4NepalThe Breakfast RevolutionThe Breakfast Revolution have begun manufacturing ready-to-eat meal packets for immediate food relief in Nepal. The meals are rich in protein, essential vitamins, minerals and fats, given that these are generally lacking in traditional food aid. The food packets are distributed at INR 12 per pack. Donations will be exempt from tax under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/TBRforNepalFrontier MarketsFrontier markets is distributing solar lights and mobile chargers to families living in darkness in Nepal. All funds raised will be used for distributing solar lights to people in need.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/NepalearthquakereliefSoles of BangaloreSoles of Bangalore is a group of individuals with a passion for Running. They have come together to raise funds to help Nepal. The funds will go towards providing those affected by the earthquake in Nepal with medicine, shelter and rehabilitation.To learn more and support them, click here: To https://milaap.org/campaigns/soles-for-souls-of-nepalGoonjGoonj is extending relief to the earth quake survivors in Nepal. Water is in scarce supply and there is also an issue of contamination post the calamity, which creates a high risk for water-borne epidemics.Funds will be used to acquire light-weight portable water filters (Lifestraw) which can transform microbiologically contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water - ideal for people displaced by natural calamities. They work in association with Feetoffground to source products from a wholesaler and distributes to people in need.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/savethehumanityRed Cross IndiaAbhisekh Rathi is raising funds to help the survivors recover, and help others suffered to get to safety. All funds raised will go to Red Cross India.To learn more and support them, click here: https://milaap.org/campaigns/prayforNepal Â
