Nepal was hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake on April 25 and a major aftershock of magnitude 7.3 on May 12. The results have been heartbreaking: over 8,500 people killed, more than 19,000 injured, nearly 500,000 houses destroyed, about 250,000 houses damaged and 6,000 schools destroyed which means nearly 1 million children can't return to school. In total, 8 million people are affected.
Helping the Victims
Sambhav Nepal, the charity I am involved in, has been active for many years in the rural parts of Gorkha, close to the epicenter. So far we have distributed:
- 16,000 kg of rice, lentils and salt, and tarps in Arupokhari and Manbu villages
- 1,200 roofing sheets to three schools in Manbu, Aprik and Aruchanaune villages
For that, we need your help.
For Relief Supplies: Go to this page and find out how you can donate: http://www.sambhavnepal.org/how-can-you-help/donate.html
For School Rebuilding: We are aiming to rebuild 35 schools destroyed by the quake in the rural areas. Contribute for the project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rebuilding-quake-affected-schools-of-gorkha-nepal
Rebuilding Volunteers
If you want to come here and volunteer to rebuild the houses destroyed by the earthquake, then we have two trips just for you:
Nepal Rebuild Volunteer Program (9 Days): Travel to a village in Gorkha and spend 5 days engaged in simple rebuilding activities.
http://acethehimalaya.com/voluntourism/voluntourism-trips/nepal-rebuild-volunteer-program.html
Rebuild Nepal and Annapurna Trek Program (13 Days): In this trip, you not only rebuild houses but also trek in the famous Annapurna region.
http://acethehimalaya.com/voluntourism/voluntourism-trips/rebuild-nepal-a-annapurna-trek.html