Considerations for the Disaster Relief to Nepal - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Considerations for the Disaster Relief to Nepal - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "“We’re just gearing up,” said Roger Hodgson, deputy country director in Nepal for Save the Children. “People have been resilient. But it’s been difficult to get people and supplies into the country, especially to rural areas far from Kathmandu.”

It is a horrendous situation, but will donor countries and donor organizations learn from the lessons of Haiti? Hopefully so, but if so, that means several things:"



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RSAF disaster relief flights bound for Nepal diverted due to congestion | TODAYonline

RSAF disaster relief flights bound for Nepal diverted due to congestion | TODAYonline: "SINGAPORE — Due to congestion at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, the three Singapore C-130 planes bound for Nepal have been diverted to other airports instead, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in an update on Facebook this evening (April 27)."



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Almost One Million Children In 'Urgent Need' Of Aid After Nepal Earthquake

Almost One Million Children In 'Urgent Need' Of Aid After Nepal Earthquake: ""There are 14 international medical teams on the way and either 14 or 15 international search-and-rescue teams on the way," she said. "They need to get in as soon as possible. They will use military aircraft to get them into Nepal."

Diarrhea was already a growing problem and a measles outbreak was feared, with vaccines in short supply, the U.N. warned in a report."



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Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog

Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog: "The next thing I noticed in my Facebook feed was a post from Robert Scoble mentioning a new Facebook feature that lets you check on friends in a disaster.  I pinged Wendy Harmon from the Red Cross and she mentioned that Facebook had been testing this feature and the Red Cross was working with them through Operation Dragon Fire to ensure the data is appropriately shared with relief operations and safety officials.   Robert noted on a comment in the Facebook thread, that since his hometown was listed as Kathmandu,  it was interesting to get notified by the system and be asked."



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Nepal's Kathmandu valley landmarks flattened by the quake - BBC News

Nepal's Kathmandu valley landmarks flattened by the quake - BBC News: "At least four out of seven Unesco World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley - three of them ancient city squares - were severely damaged.
Nepali Times editor Kunda Dixit told the BBC that the destruction was "culturally speaking an incalculable loss", although he said monuments could be rebuilt."

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Bollywood Puts Forces Behind Fundraising For Quake-Hit Nepal | moomblr!

Bollywood Puts Forces Behind Fundraising For Quake-Hit Nepal | moomblr!: "At a time when Nepal is grappling with the consequences of a devastating earthquake, Indian film fraternity members like Anil Kapoor, Dia Mirza and Vir Das have urged their fans and friends to unite and donate through various sources for relief efforts."



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Baltimore group providing aid to Nepal earthquake victims - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore group providing aid to Nepal earthquake victims - Baltimore Sun: "ltimore-based Lutheran World Relief says it is gearing up to provide aid to help those affected by Saturday's massive earthquake in Nepal.



The 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck about 50 miles northwest of Kathmandu, Nepal, at 11:41 a.m. local time Saturday, causing significant damage and killing thousands."



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Here Are Six Ways you Can Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME

Here Are Six Ways you Can Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME: "Massive financial support is going to be needed if impoverished Nepal is to rebuild from the devastating weekend earthquake that claimed more than 3,600 lives and flattened buildings, among them some of the country’s best known landmarks. Here’s how you can donate."



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Indian helicopters, Israeli hospitals and Malaysian medics: How the world is coming to Nepal’s aid - Quartz

Indian helicopters, Israeli hospitals and Malaysian medics: How the world is coming to Nepal’s aid - Quartz:



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How to help victims of Nepal quake

How to help victims of Nepal quake: " magnitude-7.8 earthquake devastated Nepal and the Katmandu Valley region, leveling buildings and killing more than 2,500 with the death toll continuing to rise.

Such a powerful quake would result in destruction anywhere, but in a nation as poverty-stricken as Nepal, its citizens are particularly vulnerable.

Aid groups worldwide have mobilized to help. Here's a look at humanitarian efforts underway and links on how to donate online:





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Nepal quake impact could exceed 20 percent of GDP

Nepal quake impact could exceed 20 percent of GDP: "The economic costs of Nepal's devastating earthquake, which has claimed the lives of at least 3,200 people so far and injured thousands more, could exceed $5 billion, equivalent to 20 percent of the impoverished nation's gross domestic product (GDP), says IHS."



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Relief efforts to find survivors intensify amid aftershocks

Relief efforts to find survivors intensify amid aftershocks: "The Pentagon dispatched a cargo plane Sunday to Nepal with about 70 disaster-relief and rescue personnel and their gear to aid the earthquake-ravaged country. The Air Force C-17 is expected to arrive in Nepal on Monday, according to Army Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman."



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Nepal earthquake: Canada readies aid, disaster team - Canada - CBC News

Nepal earthquake: Canada readies aid, disaster team - Canada - CBC News: "The Harper government stepped up its response to earthquake-ravaged Nepal on Sunday by dispatching advance elements of its highly specialized Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)."



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Winnipeg mom, daughter safe in Nepal after Mount Everest avalanche - Manitoba - CBC News

Winnipeg mom, daughter safe in Nepal after Mount Everest avalanche - Manitoba - CBC News: "Winnipeg Nepalis unite

Many of the roughly 700 Nepali people living in Winnipeg have family and friends impacted by the earthquake. And on Sunday, they came together and started raising money to send back home as part of the disaster relief efforts."



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Public, private aid efforts begin after quake - Taipei Times

Public, private aid efforts begin after quake - Taipei Times: "The government and the public yesterday joined forces to organize relief missions to search for survivors of the massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, with members of a rescue team from the Taipei City Government late on Saturday night having finalized the logistics to set off for Nepal upon receiving an order from the Ministry of the Interior."



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Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times: "Telecom operators MTS India and Tata Teleservices today said they have slashed charges for calls made to earthquake-hit Nepal to support disaster relief efforts.

State-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, and private companies like AirtelBSE -1.83 % and Idea CellularBSE 2.03 % have already announced reduction in charges or made free calls to Nepal, where over 2,000 people were killed after a devastating earthquake yesterday.
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Relief on way as Nepal quake disaster death toll rises to 1,950

Relief on way as Nepal quake disaster death toll rises to 1,950: "An Israeli flight carrying doctors, paramedics, medical supplies and baby food takes off Sunday for Nepal where the death toll from the powerful 7.9 magnitude quake that struck the Kathmandu valley continues to rise."



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Colorado relief group waits for word after Nepal quake

Colorado relief group waits for word after Nepal quake: "KUSA – The Colorado Nepal Alliance is waiting for word about its Project Coordinator following the earthquake that rocked the country late Saturday."



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Canada to send disaster relief team to earthquake-stricken Nepal | Ottawa Citizen

Canada to send disaster relief team to earthquake-stricken Nepal | Ottawa Citizen: "Defence Minister Jason Kenney tweeted Saturday night that the government is deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Nepal immediately in response to the earthquake. DART is a military team designed to deploy on short notice to deal with natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies.

Canada is also contributing $5 million to relief efforts, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson’s office confirmed late Saturday."



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Heinz Awards to honor relief workers, others | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Heinz Awards to honor relief workers, others | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "For their success in re-engaging veterans in meaningful service, Team Rubicon’s founders are among six recipients of the 20th Heinz Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Family Foundation, recognize Americans in five categories who have made an impact on global social issues. Mr. McNulty, 38, and Mr. Wood, 32, both of Los Angeles, are co-recipients in the human condition category."



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