In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, the BBC is using messaging app Viber to share information and safety tips » Nieman Journalism Lab

In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, the BBC is using messaging app Viber to share information and safety tips » Nieman Journalism Lab: "In the aftermath of last week’s earthquake that devastated Nepal, BBC News is today launching an account on the messaging app Viber to publish news, information, and tips for staying safe as the country continues to recover."



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Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle | Beth’s Blog

Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle | Beth’s Blog:



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Red Cross Commits Initial Million Dollars to Help People of Nepal

Red Cross Commits Initial Million Dollars to Help People of Nepal: "WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 — The American Red Cross is committing an initial million dollars to the Nepal relief operation where hundreds of thousands of families are in dire need after last weekend’s devastating earthquake.

EXTENT OF DESTRUCTION STILL NOT KNOWN The earthquake has thus far claimed the lives of thousands, injuring thousands more, as casualty numbers continue to rise."



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Finding committed donors from disaster responders - 101fundraising

Finding committed donors from disaster responders - 101fundraising: "Jeff Brooks, author of the best fundraising blog Future Fundraising Now wrote in his recent blog…
“New donors you get through disaster fundraising will have terrible retention rates — tens of percentage points less than you’re used to. That’s because you get a lot of younger and less-committed donors who have no intention of ever giving again. There’s not much you can do about it other than avoid throwing good money after bad.”
I agree with his first bit, but not his last. You can do something about it. Our latest study of Australian donors shows that the average regular giver (sustainer in American) is much younger than your traditional cash donor."



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Indians flee Nepal, leaving behind jobs and savings | Reuters

Indians flee Nepal, leaving behind jobs and savings | Reuters: " Traveling for hours on packed buses and boulder-strewn roads, thousands of Indians living in Nepal have fled home after last week's devastating earthquake, most with little more than the clothes they were wearing.

Indians account for the largest segment of foreigners in Nepal, amounting to about 600,000 in a country of 28 million, according to some estimates. Officials, though, say the open 1,750 km (1,100 mile) border and a lack of visa requirements means it is impossible to pinpoint the number of Indians living or visiting there at any one time."



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Nepal disaster overwhelms US-assisted preparations - News - Stripes

Nepal disaster overwhelms US-assisted preparations - News - Stripes: "Although they knew it was likely coming, putting the preparations in action have proven difficult, sparking complaints that the disaster response has been too slow. The landlocked country is among the world’s poorest and is beset by political divisions and the challenges of getting to isolated villages."



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Aid for Nepal may quintuple, but won't be enough - Apr. 28, 2015

Aid for Nepal may quintuple, but won't be enough - Apr. 28, 2015: "So far, Nepal is still woefully short of the billions it may need to rebuild.
But it is still too early to assess how much help Nepal will ultimately receive from the international community, said Brendan Paddy, head of communications at the U.K.-based Disasters Emergency Committee, which has been raising money for these types of emergencies for decades."



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How past disasters will aid relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Nepal - The Globe and Mail

How past disasters will aid relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Nepal - The Globe and Mail: "Here is a look at some of the lessons learned from past disasters – and how they could impact the Nepal response in the coming days, weeks and months."



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Scots charity drive for Nepal disaster begins - The Scotsman

Scots charity drive for Nepal disaster begins - The Scotsman: "A number of Scots have been caught up in the disaster and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to send funds and aid to Nepal.

The Scottish Government has made a £250,000 donation to start the fundraising drive which will be used to buy food, water purification tablets, bedding and shelter."



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Hong Kong Red Cross worker's holiday puts her in the middle of Nepal earthquake disaster | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Red Cross worker's holiday puts her in the middle of Nepal earthquake disaster | South China Morning Post: "As a veteran Red Cross relief worker, Hongkonger Lalita Gurung could hardly have imagined that a trip to her ancestral homeland of Nepal would see her experience the country’s worst earthquake in 81 year.

Gurung, who is in her 30s, is an international relief service officer for the Hong Kong branch of the international humanitarian organisation. She was visiting family in Pokhara, close to the epicentre of Saturday’s 7.9-magnitude quake in Gorkha district."



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Government working actively to offer relief to Nepal: VK Singh | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Government working actively to offer relief to Nepal: VK Singh | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis: "The former army chief later took to Twitter to share this information.

"Sent off the 1st batch of aid material collected by supporters. Hoping 2send more in the coming days. Donate as much as u can #IndiaWithNepal," he tweeted.

At least 4,352 bodies have reportedly been recovered so far after Saturday's devastating earthquake, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale."



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Nepal earthquake disaster: Who is donating what? | euronews, world news

Nepal earthquake disaster: Who is donating what? | euronews, world news: "Nepal’s government has struggled in the wake of the country’s worst earthquake in nearly a century, and its officials have been largely absent from public view.

The impoverished country desperately needs help from abroad and the international community has rallied to the call – to varying degrees.

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The key role of NGOs in bringing disaster relief in Nepal

The key role of NGOs in bringing disaster relief in Nepal: "The relief operation is underway in Nepal – under extremely difficult circumstances. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in disaster management in the 21st century – and this will be especially true in Nepal following the devastating recent earthquake."



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Donations Rolling In For Earthquake Response - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Donations Rolling In For Earthquake Response - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "In what’s likely the largest disaster relief response since Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in November 2013, charities are scrambling to get basic needs to Nepal as fundraising ramps up."



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Give2Asia Launches Long-Term Recovery Fund for Nepal Earthquake

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Give2Asia Launches Long-Term Recovery Fund for Nepal Earthquake: "AN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Around mid-day on April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal 50 miles north of the capital of Kathmandu. As reports of devastation made their way around the world, Give2Asia, a San Francisco-based social enterprise with philanthropic services for 25 Asian countries, launched the 2015 Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund to support the long-term recovery needs of Nepalese communities."



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Frustration Grows in Nepal as Earthquake Relief Trickles In - NYTimes.com

Frustration Grows in Nepal as Earthquake Relief Trickles In - NYTimes.com: "KATMANDU, Nepal — Residents of Katmandu living in tent camps after Nepal’s powerful earthquake said on Tuesday that their biggest worry was a lack of safe drinking water, even as they endured their latest pelting of rain."



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Nepali earthquake survivor raises $57,000 in disaster relief - Apr. 28, 2015

Nepali earthquake survivor raises $57,000 in disaster relief - Apr. 28, 2015: "Todi, 28, who moved back to Kathmandu last year after earning his MBA at Yale University, and his cousin, Aditya, 22, quickly launched a fundraising effort at indiegogo.com to raise money for local aid organizations, and to buy much-needed food and medical supplies."



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Jo Scheuer: Lessons from Nepal's earthquake tragedy- Nikkei Asian Review

Jo Scheuer: Lessons from Nepal's earthquake tragedy- Nikkei Asian Review: "Nepal's short and long-term needs

In Nepal, the obvious and most immediate need is to support the people most affected by the earthquake. Financial, human, and resource support is needed for the government and partners, who will be aiding those in need.

     We must also be aware of so-called secondary disasters and indirect socio-economic impact that may cause death and suffering long after the initial event has occurred. "



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Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes Matching Fund for Nepal Earthquake | Humanitarian Coalition

Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes Matching Fund for Nepal Earthquake | Humanitarian Coalition: "he Humanitarian Coalition and its member agencies welcome the Government of Canada’s decision to launch a Matching Fund program for the response to the Nepal earthquake. Canadians have until May 25th to see their donations matched by the government into its response pool for the Nepal disaster."



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Six More Ways to Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME

Six More Ways to Give to Nepal Earthquake Relief | TIME: "On top of the six charities TIME profiled Monday, dozens of relief agencies are supporting recovery efforts. Here are six more ways to support."



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