Humanitarian OpenStreetMap helps Nepal earthquake response | Opensource.com

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap helps Nepal earthquake response | Opensource.com: " One interesting effort has been from the crowdsourced mapping community, especially on OpenStreetMap.org, a free and open web map of the world that anyone can edit (think the Wikipedia of maps.)

The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), an NGO that works to train, coordinate, and organize mapping on OpenStreetMap for humanitarian, disaster response, and economic development, has mobilized "



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Relief workers, both Tulsans, meet by chance in Kathmandu, Nepal - Tulsa World: Local

Relief workers, both Tulsans, meet by chance in Kathmandu, Nepal - Tulsa World: Local: "Tulsa native Josh Simons was in a restaurant in Kathmandu, Nepal, a few days after the devastating April 25 earthquake to meet with several other relief workers from different agencies when one of them mentioned that she was from Tulsa."



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Marines killed in Nepal crash were devoted to job, their families say - LA Times

Marines killed in Nepal crash were devoted to job, their families say - LA Times: "The six Marines who died in the crash of their UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a disaster relief mission in Nepal were from different parts of the United States: Nebraska, Southern California, Illinois, in addition to Kansas, Florida and Arizona.

But their families said they shared a devotion to their job and a sense that their mission, to bring supplies to desperate villagers in an earthquake-stricken country, was important."



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Oxfam Aims Nepal Appeal at Big N.Y. 'Net Conference - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Oxfam Aims Nepal Appeal at Big N.Y. 'Net Conference - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "With Nepal reeling from another major earthquake, Oxfam America is looking to maximize relief giving with mobile advertisements targeting some 50,000 digital-savvy participants at New York tech gathering next week, Mashable writes."



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Operation Playground | KaBOOM!

Operation Playground | KaBOOM!: "Through April 2015, KaBOOM!, alongside tens of thousands of volunteers, have built 174 playgrounds in the Gulf Coast, serving 293,929 kids."



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Nepal earthquake to 'Bruce Almighty' cat: Does crowdfunding help or hurt? | CBCNews.ca Mobile

Nepal earthquake to 'Bruce Almighty' cat: Does crowdfunding help or hurt? | CBCNews.ca Mobile: "GoFundMe currently hosts more than 800 individual campaigns for Nepal Earthquake relief, many of which are run by people rather than registered charities and wouldn't be subject to any regulations.

"Surely the charities that already have experience in the area are better equipped to manage this," Wyman argued.

For example, the Red Cross mobilized its emergency field hospital with doctors, nurses and medical technicians within 48 hours of the earthquake. Larkin says that's not something that can wait for a crowdfunding campaign."



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Nepali embassy in Japan raises Rs 35 million | Capital

Nepali embassy in Japan raises Rs 35 million | Capital: "KATHMANDU, MAY 14 - The Embassy of Nepal in Tokyo has raised a total contribution of Rs 35 million or  37,439,081  to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.  "



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Local nonprofits give aid in Nepal - Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper: Features

Local nonprofits give aid in Nepal - Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper: Features: " two Idaho nonprofit organizations with ties to the Wood River Valley are working on the ground in Nepal after a major earthquake struck near Kathmandu on April 25."



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Fundraising day for Nepal quake victims - Hinckley Times

Fundraising day for Nepal quake victims - Hinckley Times: "Two women who spent a month volunteering in Nepal are organising a fundraising day to help support victims of the recent earthquake.

Rose Allinson and Linda Flower, who run Hinckley’s Ten2 Gallery on Castle Street, are inviting people to join them tomorrow to give what they can to help the aid effort."



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ICT Raises 80,000 USD for Nepal Quake Victims

ICT Raises 80,000 USD for Nepal Quake Victims: "Washington DC based International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and it's branch in Europe has collectively raised over eighty thousand dollars for the quake victims of the recent tragedy in Nepal."



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A new age of aid following Nepal quakes | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper

A new age of aid following Nepal quakes | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper: "eilani Schijvens will see exactly where her dollars go. She’ll see the exact cracked walls patched and the individual smiling faces of the home’s residents.

Shawn Eisele gets email updates from the doctor he’s sent money to, and she has Juneau roots."



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Nepal: New Earthquake Hits Communities Struggling to Recover

Nepal: New Earthquake Hits Communities Struggling to Recover: "Posted May 12, 2015
Red Cross teams in Nepal are on high alert following today’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck near the town of Namche Bazaar, near the base of Mount Everest. Initial reports indicate that hundreds of homes have collapsed, many of which were already damaged by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on April 25."



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The Director-General expresses her distress following the second powerful earthquake in Nepal and the rising death toll | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The Director-General expresses her distress following the second powerful earthquake in Nepal and the rising death toll | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: " wish to express my deepest sympathy to the government and the people of Nepal at this difficult time”, said Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO. "Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal and neighboring countries, particularly the families of those killed and injured", she added."



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Ads will target Internet Week for Nepal donations

Ads will target Internet Week for Nepal donations: "New initiative will use targeted ads to raise money for Nepal earthquake relief"



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Splash | Nepal Earthquake

Splash | Nepal Earthquake: "Many of the 150 schools are becoming water-distribution points for earthquake victims within the most affected communities. And, after Nepal discovers the “new normal,” these safe water systems will continue to serve schools for years in the future. The technology survived the earthquakes, but many school buildings crumbled around the technology."



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The Nepali Students' Association bands together to provide disaster relief - The Daily Evergreen: News

The Nepali Students' Association bands together to provide disaster relief - The Daily Evergreen: News: "Days after the first natural disaster, WSU’s Nepali Students’ Association (NSA) met together as a community and began organizing ways to support both relief efforts in Nepal and local Pullman residents. Their efforts continue today as Nepal works to recover from the two disasters."



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Five companies that are helping Nepal's earthquake victims - Boston Business Journal

Five companies that are helping Nepal's earthquake victims - Boston Business Journal: "Nepal was hit yet again by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, just a few weeks after a devastating earthquake killed about 8,000 people in the same region.

Several Boston-area companies are helping in relief efforts for earthquake victims. Below, we've highlighted a few:"



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£50m in public donations to nepal | Daily Mail Online

£50m in public donations to nepal | Daily Mail Online: "Donations from the UK public to an appeal to help the victims of the Nepalese earthquake have reached £50 million."



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MSF: Engaging companies in operations also improves fundraising

MSF: Engaging companies in operations also improves fundraising: "Companies engaged in a charity's operational work could be more likely to donate, according to the head of mission at Medecins Sans Frontieres, which received a $14m donation from its partner Google to its Ebola appeal.

Ivan Gayton, head of mission at MSF, said that, while it was right that fundraising considerations should not impact on operational decisions when it came to delivering aid, “when you engage with people as operations partners it has a knock-back effect on fundraising”."



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Nepal Rattled by Powerful New Earthquake East of Capital - NYTimes.com

Nepal Rattled by Powerful New Earthquake East of Capital - NYTimes.com: "Since the April 25 quake, people across Nepal have feared another powerful one, in part because the first one left many buildings cracked and unstable. An American structural engineer who examined buildings in Bhaktapur, a city near Kathmandu, said that he believed one-third of the buildings he had seen would have to be demolished."



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Nepal suffers second major earthquake - BBC News

Nepal suffers second major earthquake - BBC News: "I can't believe there's been another big one'
Jessica Bloor from Shropshire, who works at the British School in Kathmandu, told the BBC: "Obviously we know what [earthquakes] feel like now. Luckily I was in an apartment which was well constructed and I just got under the coffee table and waited for it to be over.

"I've been into Kathmandu today and things seem to be a bit more normal now. There's people camping out still in the central park, but I can't quite believe there's been another big one.""



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Multiple earthquakes hit Nepal, tremors felt across North India - The Hindu

Multiple earthquakes hit Nepal, tremors felt across North India - The Hindu: "Live: Multiple earthquakes hit Nepal
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Another Powerful Earthquake Strikes Nepal : The Two-Way : NPR

Another Powerful Earthquake Strikes Nepal : The Two-Way : NPR: "The United States Geological Survey puts today's quake as close to the capital, Kathmandu, as the one two weeks ago.

"We're obviously hearing of buildings destroyed, buildings collapsed, buildings falling, we're hearing about casualties, but the numbers are not known yet," Jamie McGoldrick, Nepal resident coordinator for the United Nations Development Program, told The New York Times."



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Second major earthquake strikes Nepal

Second major earthquake strikes Nepal: "BHAKTAPUR, Nepal — A second major earthquake struck Nepal on Tuesday just weeks after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 8,000 people and injured a further 17,000 in this Himalayan country."



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Airmen aid Nepal victims: Andersen personnel join relief efforts | Pacific Daily News | guampdn.com

Airmen aid Nepal victims: Andersen personnel join relief efforts | Pacific Daily News | guampdn.com: "Airmen from Andersen Air Force Base landed in Nepal last week to assist in relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken South Asian country.

Thirty-four airmen with Andersen's 36th Contingency Response Group arrived in Nepal last Tuesday to support multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, according to the base public affairs office."



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Facebook Donate Button Raises $15 Million for Nepal - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Facebook Donate Button Raises $15 Million for Nepal - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "A simple call to donate appearing in Facebook’s news feeds for one week raised more than $15 million from 754,000 people for relief efforts in earthquake-shattered Nepal, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Friday."



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Victims still spend nights out in open - The Nation

Victims still spend nights out in open - The Nation: "Two weeks since the devastating earthquake, the victims are yet to get relief materials from the government and most of them are taking shelter under the open sky.

Except for a few households, who are well connected with the political class, victims of Banskharka in Sindhupalchok are not getting any relief materials, local resident Nabin Lama told the Post over the phone.

Except for a few households in Wards No 2 and 3, hundreds of victims in the VDCs are awaiting relief including tent and food."



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Fundraising with purpose and transparency | The Seattle Times

Fundraising with purpose and transparency | The Seattle Times: "A group of Nepali students and faculty members is collecting money to help rebuild a small town largely destroyed in the recent earthquake."



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‘I wasn’t sure if we could make it out alive”: Singapore doctor caught in Nepal quake - Channel NewsAsia

‘I wasn’t sure if we could make it out alive”: Singapore doctor caught in Nepal quake - Channel NewsAsia: " 13-strong team from Singapore, co-led by medical doctor Dr Joshua Chua, had travelled to Nepal to work with local NGOs, but the devastating earthquake on Apr 25 almost turned their plans upside down."



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Mission Aviation Fellowship Reaching Isolated Areas of Nepal Hard-Hit by Quake

Mission Aviation Fellowship Reaching Isolated Areas of Nepal Hard-Hit by Quake: " Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has begun providing helicopter transportation to remote areas of Nepal hard-hit by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on April 25. MAF is also assisting authorities and relief agencies at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with ramp management and planning, cargo handling, warehousing logistics and coordination."



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Jerusalem seniors raise Nepal earthquake relief funds | The Times of Israel

Jerusalem seniors raise Nepal earthquake relief funds | The Times of Israel: "Retirement residence’s Nepali caregivers do what they can from Israel to support suffering families"



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Ohio State professor uses satellite images to aid Nepal relief effort | The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State professor uses satellite images to aid Nepal relief effort | The Columbus Dispatch: "But after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Nepal on April 25, killing more than 7,000 people and injuring at least 14,000 more, Howat and one of his colleagues, a researcher at the University of Minnesota, realized that the technology they use could help relief efforts."



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Should You Volunteer In Nepal? 7 Dos And Don'ts Of Disaster Relief From An Actual Aid Worker | Bustle

Should You Volunteer In Nepal? 7 Dos And Don'ts Of Disaster Relief From An Actual Aid Worker | Bustle: "So here’s a brief list of the dos and don’ts of disaster relief. Before we get started, let’s get one thing clear: Your help is always, always appreciated. But let’s try and make it a little more effective. Okay? Here we go."



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Nepal Quake: Worst-hit villages still without relief materials - The Nation

Nepal Quake: Worst-hit villages still without relief materials - The Nation: "Some northern villages of the worst affected Sindhupalchok district are yet to receive relief materials even 12 days after the great earthquake.



The authorities concerned have failed to deliver relief materials to five settlements of Golche and Gumba village development comittees in northern part of Sindhupalchok as suspension bridges linking the area were snapped due to the earthquake."



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Nepal Earthquake: The Sensitivities Of Aiding Neighbours | Swarajya

Nepal Earthquake: The Sensitivities Of Aiding Neighbours | Swarajya: "Operation Maitri is progressing well and the rescue and relief efforts by India’s disaster management agencies has been much appreciated over the last ten days. The sheer magnitude of the disaster in Kathmandu and the other areas of Nepal required an international effort and not just a regional one. As a result many nations joined in, bringing relevant modern technology to the disaster zone."



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Immediate Response Considerations and Checklist for Terrorist, Man-made or Natural Disaster Relief Funds: Part 3 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center

Immediate Response Considerations and Checklist for Terrorist, Man-made or Natural Disaster Relief Funds: Part 3 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center: "Bryan Clontz wraps up his three part series on disaster relief by offering charities steps to enable them to respond more quickly and capably whenever tragedy strikes."



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Oxfam water works to save lives in Nepal

Crowdfunded Campaigns For Nepal Are Huge. Is That A Good Way To Give? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Crowdfunded Campaigns For Nepal Are Huge. Is That A Good Way To Give? : Goats and Soda : NPR: "Crowdfunding was widely popular in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy. But the magnitude of mini-campaigns for the Nepal disaster is unprecedented, says Amy Sample Ward, CEO of a nonprofit technology organization called NTEN."



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Crowdfunding for Disaster Aid Hits New High With Nepal Quake - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Crowdfunding for Disaster Aid Hits New High With Nepal Quake - The Chronicle of Philanthropy:



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Wise Giving Wednesday: Nepal Disaster Relief, Crowdfunding and Social Media - give.org

Wise Giving Wednesday: Nepal Disaster Relief, Crowdfunding and Social Media - give.org: "Last week’s blog included some comments and advice on donating to different stages of Nepal earthquake relief efforts that will require future support just as much as today. In the past decade, fundraising for disaster relief became one of the first charity activities that demonstrated continuing success with both online and mobile contributions, and now social media as well. Disasters generate immediate public concern that motivate individuals to respond with the urgency such tragedies deserve. "



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Nepal billionaire to construct 10,000 houses for earthquake victims - IBNLive

Nepal billionaire to construct 10,000 houses for earthquake victims - IBNLive: "A Nepalese billionaire will construct 10,000 transitional homes for the earthquake victims here and has sought technical support from a non-profit organisation in India."



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A surprisingly important part of the Nepal relief effort operates right here in Huntsville | WHNT.com

A surprisingly important part of the Nepal relief effort operates right here in Huntsville | WHNT.com: "When a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, the scientists on the ground there went to work with whatever satellite data they could get their hands on.

“Teams of 40 to 50 people working shifts, combing through these images to identify damaged buildings, damaged roads, any signs of villages that have been affected by the earthquake,” said Anderson."



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With Millions Displaced, ShelterBox Has Essential Relief For Nepal

With Millions Displaced, ShelterBox Has Essential Relief For Nepal: "helterbox is one of many organizations providing relieve to Nepal, where I happened to spend a week volunteering, just six weeks ago.

With millions displaced from their damaged or destroyed homes, shelter is an acute need in Nepal. With millions displaced from their damaged or destroyed homes, shelter is an acute need in Nepal."



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Nepal, aid agencies trade blame as confusion mars quake relief | Reuters

Nepal, aid agencies trade blame as confusion mars quake relief | Reuters: "A row has broken out between Nepal and some international agencies over the handling of aid that poured into the country after last month's devastating earthquake, with each side blaming the other for confusion and delays in getting help to victims.

    Relief efforts have been slow to reach many people affected by Nepal's worst disaster in more than 80 years, leaving an unknown number of people stranded, injured and hungry for days."



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IRIN Asia | Nepal quake fund move is PR fiasco* | Nepal | Aid Policy | Governance | Natural Disasters

IRIN Asia | Nepal quake fund move is PR fiasco* | Nepal | Aid Policy | Governance | Natural Disasters: "NAIROBI, 5 May 2015 (IRIN) - The Nepalese government’s decision to route earthquake donations through the bank account of the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has been a public relations disaster, introducing suspicions about the politicisation of aid even if there is no evidence of foul play."



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Nepal earthquake: how one US aircraft could make a big difference (+video) - CSMonitor.com

Nepal earthquake: how one US aircraft could make a big difference (+video) - CSMonitor.com: "The US on Sunday sent four coveted Ospreys to Nepal to help deliver materials for shelter. About 8 million Nepalese have been left either homeless or with severely damaged shelter, according to the UN."



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South Florida Jewish Federations set up relief efforts to assist in Nepal - Sun Sentinel

South Florida Jewish Federations set up relief efforts to assist in Nepal - Sun Sentinel: "Jewish humanitarian and governmental organizations are doing more than their fare share of helping relief efforts for the crisis.

The 260-member Israeli government mission to Nepal includes an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) field hospital, a trained rescue team, and a security team — with the main objectives of assisting the Nepalese people and evacuating Israeli citizens who are stranded in the country.


The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) — which has provided relief to dozens of natural disaster zones over the last century — said it is partnering with the IDF field hospital in Katmandu (Nepal's capital and largest city) by providing equipment."



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Nepal’s Earthquake and International Aid | The Diplomat

Nepal’s Earthquake and International Aid | The Diplomat: "The swift international response in the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal testifies to the spirit of global solidarity. Within hours of the earthquake striking this landlocked Himalayan nation on April 25, which along with a series of aftershocks has claimed more than 7,300 lives and injured thousands more, several countries had ferried in aid workers and relief supplies. They rushed in experts to assist in search and rescue operations and supply medicines, meals, blankets and tents."



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Radio Amateurs Assist Nepal Earthquake Relief

Radio Amateurs Assist Nepal Earthquake Relief: "he country’s government reportedly is trying to speed approval for international radio amateurs to transmit legally. Otherwise, only those working with official government rescue teams are authorized. On Monday the Computer Association of Nepal-USA called on the Nepal government to release amateur radio equipment that is currently being held in customs."



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The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal - The Atlantic

The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal - The Atlantic: "But this activation, in Nepal—many volunteers have said it is the team’s best ever.

They say they have had access to more and better imagery, earlier in the crisis, than they ever did before. And they say, too, there are simply more people volunteering."



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The Smart Way to Help Nepal

The Smart Way to Help Nepal: "We can only hope that larger disaster-relief organizations learned lessons to avoid some of the well-intentioned fumbles made in Haiti, like failing to work closely enough with local people and organizations. In Haiti, there was such an overwhelming influx of foreign aid workers and funds that Kathie Klarreich and Linda Polman of The Nation called it "The NGO Republic of Haiti" (NGO stands for non-governmental organization). You may remember the controversy over the Red Cross' and other aid organizations' slow recovery efforts after they had gathered well over $1 billion."



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Japan focusing on relief efforts around Kathmandu to help Nepal quake victims - Channel NewsAsia

Japan focusing on relief efforts around Kathmandu to help Nepal quake victims - Channel NewsAsia: "KATHMANDU: Japanese medical personnel provided more assistance to survivors of the Nepal earthquake on Sunday (May 3), for those who continue to live in tents at a refuge camp in central Kathmandu.

The Japan Disaster Relief Team from Tokyo, comprising 35 medical experts, was deployed to Nepal on Apr 29. It is focusing its energy on relief efforts around the capital, including the Thundikhlel camp, which at its peak temporarily housed about 11,000 people."



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Nepal earthquake: Gurkha Kitchen chef raffles 'dream bike' for remote village | Nottingham Post

Nepal earthquake: Gurkha Kitchen chef raffles 'dream bike' for remote village | Nottingham Post: "The head chef and owner of popular Bilborough Nepalese restaurant Gurkha Kitchen is raffling off his "dream bike" to help victims of the earthquake that shattered his country.

Andeep Charty is hoping to raise £10,000 by giving his red Dukati 749 motorbike – which he only bought five months ago – to the lucky winner."



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Herald Editorial: Give wisely in time of disaster

Herald Editorial: Give wisely in time of disaster: "When the earthquake struck Nepal last week it disrupted the lives of more than 6 million people living within 60 miles of the epicenter near Kathmandu.

According to the American Red Cross, the earthquake also affected surrounding countries, resulting in deaths and damages in parts of Bangladesh, China and India. The UN reports that more than 1.4 million people are in need of food assistance."



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WFP Executive Director Ends Nepal Visit, Calls For Urgently-Needed Relief Funds | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide

WFP Executive Director Ends Nepal Visit, Calls For Urgently-Needed Relief Funds | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide: "KATHMANDU – The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin, has concluded her visit to earthquake-affected regions of Nepal where she saw first-hand the achievements, and challenges, of the complex relief operation."



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How 'Crisis Mapping' Is Shaping Disaster Relief in Nepal

How 'Crisis Mapping' Is Shaping Disaster Relief in Nepal: "Answering those questions is the goal of crisis mapping, which has become an important assist to first responders in Nepal as they try to untangle logistics and respond to needs for medical care, shelter, and food and water since calamity struck last Saturday."



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FedEx Response to Nepal Earthquake

FedEx Response to Nepal Earthquake: "pril 29, 2015

Mobile medical help
To speed medical treatment and help to victims of the quake in Nepal, FedEx is sponsoring Heart to Heart International’s mobile medical clinic. It’s scheduled to arrive in Nepal tomorrow (Friday, May 1) along with HHI’s first medical team. A second team  is on standby."



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Our Short Attention Span on the Nepal Earthquake and Other Foreign Disasters - NYTimes.com

Our Short Attention Span on the Nepal Earthquake and Other Foreign Disasters - NYTimes.com: "The extent of American aid may be limited, however, by our collective attention span. In the days since the quake, the riots in Baltimore after a man died from injuries suffered while in police custody came to dominate the news cycle. Reporting on events there has pushed news about the earthquake off the front page and attracted extensive cable news coverage. What coverage remains of the aftermath has tended to focus on the fate of a small number of Western climbers on Mount Everest rather than the larger humanitarian crisis."



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Mount Everest Base Camp: Take a Look at Avalanche Devastation - NBC News.com

Mount Everest Base Camp: Take a Look at Avalanche Devastation - NBC News.com: "NBC News flew over the devastation in a rescue helicopter on Wednesday and visited base camp. Officials told NBC News they believe there are no more climbers trapped higher up the peak. But four days after the avalanche, base camp was still reeling from the tragedy that befell it."



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Donor-Advised Funds Drive Millions to Nepal Relief | IAG Breaking News

Donor-Advised Funds Drive Millions to Nepal Relief | IAG Breaking News: "lients at Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity with a donor-advised fund program, had pooled their efforts to recommend 1,822 grants, totaling $2 million in combined relief, as of Wednesday morning, the firm says."



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Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center

Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist and Man-made Disaster Relief Funds: Part 2 of 3 | Planned Giving Design Center: "Some lessons from natural disaster preparedness, donor solicitation, and relief distribution can apply to terrorism and mass-killing funds. However, several differences in both the nature of the attacks and in victims’ needs exist, making this study a worthwhile exercise. The acts profiled here generated a spectrum of approaches to victim relief. Some efforts focused on community recovery, others on victim compensation. Some tragedies spurred creation of ad-hoc funds established specifically for those harmed (such as the Boston Marathon bombing). Others received the attention of thousands of charities and a huge outlay of federal government money (in the case of the September 11th attacks). Still others, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., took a hybrid approach, with several charities coming together to coordinate fundraising and distribution under the auspices of a well-respected, established entity."



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Spotlight: Nepal faces enormous challenges in disaster relief, recovery

Spotlight: Nepal faces enormous challenges in disaster relief, recovery: "Five days after Saturday's massive earthquake, millions of Nepalese people are still in desperate need of disaster relief as their country grapples with all sorts of huge challenges posed by the disaster."



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Oxfam trucks in aid to Nepal by land for the first time from India | Oxfam International

Oxfam trucks in aid to Nepal by land for the first time from India | Oxfam International: "Oxfam India has for the first time in its short history today begun trucking in aid by land to remote villages in the Gorkha district of Nepal – the ancestral origins of the Nepalese Royal family and from where the famous Gurkha soldiery got its name. "



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Nonprofits Report Faster and Bigger Response to Nepal Than to Other Recent Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits Report Faster and Bigger Response to Nepal Than to Other Recent Disasters - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Donors in the United States and elsewhere are sending millions of dollars to earthquake-shattered Nepal, even as organizations on the ground report difficulty delivering relief to some areas.

Rain and wind that hit parts of Nepal starting Wednesday hampered aid efforts and added to the misery of the tens of thousands of newly homeless people, aid workers reported."



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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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Nepal earthquake: Drones used by Canadian relief team - Politics - CBC News

Nepal earthquake: Drones used by Canadian relief team - Politics - CBC News: "Many of those striking aerial images were shot by drones gliding above, the kind of eye-in-the-sky technology that Canadian relief teams will begin deploying as soon as today over the stricken mountainous areas between India and Tibet.​"



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RI sends US$2 million in relief aid to Nepal | The Jakarta Post

RI sends US$2 million in relief aid to Nepal | The Jakarta Post: "The government, along with a number of NGOs and humanitarian aid agencies, will donate upward of US$2 million in disaster relief in the form of ready-to-use supplies and the deployment of relief crew, according to officials.
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After Nepal Earthquake, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Donates One Month's Salary to Relief Fund

After Nepal Earthquake, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Donates One Month's Salary to Relief Fund: "NEW DELHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, donated one month's salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake within the country, his office said.

Members of Lok Sabha also decided to donate one month's salary for earthquake assistance."



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Ottawa to match personal donations to Nepal earthquake fund | CTV News

Ottawa to match personal donations to Nepal earthquake fund | CTV News: "Canada is sending more relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nepal, promising to match donations to a fund specifically set up to help -- and defending itself from claims that affected Canadians aren't getting the assistance they need.
The federal government will match -- dollar-for-dollar -- all eligible contributions to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund between April 25 and May 25, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson announced Monday."



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Two SU Nepalese Students Start Disaster Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims - Your4State.com

Two SU Nepalese Students Start Disaster Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims - Your4State.com: "WINCHESTER, Va. - Both Kriti Hada and Sapana Ojha, sophomores at Shenandoah University (SU) awoke early Saturday morning with news that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake had shook their home country of Nepal to its core.

"I just opened my laptop and [headlines on] the first page was like, ‘death toll with earthquake, 600 people,’" said Sapana Ojha, a public health major at SU."



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Better Business Bureau Warns of Nepal Relief Charity Scams - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV

Better Business Bureau Warns of Nepal Relief Charity Scams - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV: "The Better Business Bureau is warning Stateline residents about potential fundraising scams related to the earthquake in Nepal. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen time and time again that scammers will try to take advantage of the generosity of the public after a disaster,” said Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau in a news release. “That’s why it’s so important to take your time and do your research before donating to relief efforts.”
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Detroit fundraiser to benefit Nepal earthquake relief | News - Home

Detroit fundraiser to benefit Nepal earthquake relief | News - Home: "The nonprofit is now changing the purpose of its upcoming annual fundraiser to help with the earthquake relief.

It's called Over the Edge and it gives those who like an adrenaline rush the chance to rappel off the First National Building downtown.  The vertical drop from the roof is 341 feet."



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Disaster Relief Organizations Focus On Nepal - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Disaster Relief Organizations Focus On Nepal - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Disaster relief organizations, some of which have been working in Nepal for many years, have mobilized efforts to get humanitarian aid to one of the world’s poorest countries after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning. Hampering search and rescue efforts was a 6.7-magnitiude aftershock on Sunday. Almost 4,000 people have been killed according to the latest estimates."



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Gurkhas to join quake relief effort | Daily Mail Online

Gurkhas to join quake relief effort | Daily Mail Online: "Britain is sending a team of Gurkha engineers to Nepal to help the disaster relief effort after the earthquake at the weekend left more than 4,000 dead and thousands of others injured."



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Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake

Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake: "Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network will match contributions up to $2 million.

Facebook has added a message at the top of the News Feed to encourage its members to donate funds to the International Medical Corps. Facebook's matching funds will go toward local search and rescue organizations."



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US Green Berets join in Nepal earthquake relief - Pacific - Stripes

US Green Berets join in Nepal earthquake relief - Pacific - Stripes: " U.S. Army Green Berets who were training in Nepal when a deadly earthquake struck Saturday are now staying to help with the disaster response effort, according to the Pentagon."



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U.S. boosts quake aid to Nepal, says supplies to arrive shortly - Yahoo News

U.S. boosts quake aid to Nepal, says supplies to arrive shortly - Yahoo News: "The United States on Monday announced an additional $9 million in aid for Nepal, where more than 3,700 people were killed in a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, bringing total U.S. disaster funding to $10 million."



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Nepal earthquake donations: Who's sending what - Apr. 27, 2015

Nepal earthquake donations: Who's sending what - Apr. 27, 2015: "The United States, India, Israel, Pakistan and other governments have sent emergency supplies and personnel such as doctors to Nepal. The Red Cross has 1,500 volunteers and 300 staff on the ground providing basic first-aid and other support.
As the rescue and recovery efforts continue, many charities, government agencies and nonprofits are sending essential aid and medical assistance. Here are some of the organizations that have announced contributions."



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Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake

Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake:



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Nepal earthquake: deadly and costly - CNN.com

Nepal earthquake: deadly and costly - CNN.com: "Saturday's catastrophic earthquake could cost Nepal $5 billion, IHS Asia Pacific chief economist Rajiv Biswas estimated Monday. That figure is more than a quarter of Nepal's gross domestic product last year, which the World Bank says was $19.3 billion. IHS calls itself "the premier provider of global market, industry and technical expertise.""



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Rescuers Struggle to Reach Outlying Villages Hit by Nepal Earthquake - WSJ

Rescuers Struggle to Reach Outlying Villages Hit by Nepal Earthquake - WSJ: "When Saturday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, nearly every building in this small market town 40 miles from the capital, Katmandu, collapsed. On Monday evening, more than two days later, official help had yet to arrive, residents said."



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