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<p><a href="http://doctorswithoutborders.tumblr.com/post/117614185357/photo-by-msf-an-msf-team-conducts-an" class="tumblr_blog">doctorswithoutborders</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Photo by MSF </p><p> An MSF team conducts an assessment of the needs in an area of Kathmandu, Nepal, today. Find out what MSF is doing in Nepal here: <a href="http://bit.ly/1bamHe5">http://bit.ly/1bamHe5</a><br/></p></blockquote>

doctorswithoutborders:

Photo by MSF 

An MSF team conducts an assessment of the needs in an area of Kathmandu, Nepal, today. Find out what MSF is doing in Nepal here: http://bit.ly/1bamHe5

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<p><a href="http://webofgoodnews.com/post/117602530881/nepal-earthquake-ex-pulteney-grammar-student" class="tumblr_blog">webofgoodnews</a>:</p> <blockquote><h2><a href="http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/nepal-earthquake-ex-pulteney-grammar-student-saves-55-orphans/story-fni6uo1m-1227323778484"> Nepal earthquake: Ex-Pulteney Grammar student saves 55 orphans </a></h2><p><i>Nepalese teenager Ishwor Ghimire studied at Pulteney on a full scholarship in 2013/14 and now mentors children at the orphanage while he prepares for university.</i></p><p><i>Former Pulteney Grammar student Ishwor Ghimire evacuated 55 kids from an orphanage during the Nepal earthquake.</i></p><p><i>“This remarkable young man evacuated the 55 children to the veggie patch as both the orphanage building and the (neighbouring) new school building suffered significant damage and appeared in imminent danger of collapse,” Pulteney’s director of community relations, Mark Bourchier, wrote to the school community.</i></p><p><a href="http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/nepal-earthquake-ex-pulteney-grammar-student-saves-55-orphans/story-fni6uo1m-1227323778484">Read more</a></p><p><a href="http://webofgoodnews.com">Webofgoodnews.com</a>  -  <a href="http://facebook.com/webofgoodnews">Facebook</a></p></blockquote>

webofgoodnews:

Nepal earthquake: Ex-Pulteney Grammar student saves 55 orphans

Nepalese teenager Ishwor Ghimire studied at Pulteney on a full scholarship in 2013/14 and now mentors children at the orphanage while he prepares for university.

Former Pulteney Grammar student Ishwor Ghimire evacuated 55 kids from an orphanage during the Nepal earthquake.

“This remarkable young man evacuated the 55 children to the veggie patch as both the orphanage building and the (neighbouring) new school building suffered significant damage and appeared in imminent danger of collapse,” Pulteney’s director of community relations, Mark Bourchier, wrote to the school community.

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Nepal earthquake: Canada sending relief supplies, will match donations
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<p><a href="http://solarbusinesshub.tumblr.com/post/117579539559/solar-powered-blood-bank-to-save-lives-after" class="tumblr_blog">solarbusinesshub</a>:</p> <blockquote><h2><a href="http://solarbusinesshub.com/2015/04/solar-powered-blood-bank-to-save-lives-after-earthquakes-hit-nepal/" title="Permanent Link: Solar-powered blood bank to save lives after earthquakes hit Nepal">Solar-powered blood bank to save lives after earthquakes hit Nepal</a></h2><p><a href="http://solarbusinesshub.tumblr.com/post/117579539559/solar-powered-blood-bank-to-save-lives-after">Keep reading</a></p></blockquote>

solarbusinesshub:

Solar-powered blood bank to save lives after earthquakes hit Nepal

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i hope you and your family is safe too and where are you staying currently?

I live in Canada. My parents went to Nepal roughly a week ago, and they are safe along with all of my family members. There has been no property or bodily damage on our end (luckily), so they have moved back inside the house now that the tremors are slowing down. Previously they were all staying outdoors, either camped in their backyards or in easily exit-able buildings, much like most of Kathmandu.

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neharaysays said: 

because big organizations are not corrupt? decolonize ur notions on aid. suggestions like this is extremely problematic.

I never said big organizations are not corrupt. I do not know where you get this notion from..perhaps you misunderstood my answer. If you have better suggestions regarding what organizations or institutions people should be donating to or who is really to be trusted then please let me know. This blog’s message/ask and submission pages are always open. 

Like I said, I can suggest names of organizations to donate to, but I cannot guarantee that they will be effective with their funds. It’s the organization’s responsibility to ensure people that the funds are being used where it is needed the most. 

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Now this is a bit of a sensitive question. But I am afraid the money I send in as donations will not to get to the people who need it the most. I was in Nepal for a month to volute and remember locals explaining the political situation and corruption. Even here (Canada), my friends from Nepal saying that I should be careful where I donate because the money may be pocketed by politicians. I feel helpless and want to go to help, but my situation has me rooted in Canada. Any thoughts?

Your fear is 100% valid and most of Nepal’s politicians are corrupt. The thing I would say is donate to NGOs (Non-governmental organizations) like Red Cross and UNICEF…just to name a few. I cannot guarantee that the money will go to the ones who need it the most, that is the job of the organization that you’re donating to. But you can almost be sure that it won’t be pocketed by corrupt politicians because the NGOs are not affiliated with the government. I’m on the same boat as you, in Canada worried about people back in Nepal and wondering what I can do to help out the most. 

If you want to physically go to Nepal and help out then get in touch with an NGO there and go after a few months or so. The main thing we can do now is donate to the NGOs on ground and support their relief + rescue efforts

Edit: Basically do a lot of research into who you’re donating to and how transparent they are about their humanitarian efforts. Even big name organizations might not be utilizing their funds properly. I’m not an expert on NGOs in Nepal, so you’ll have to do a lot of research on your own. I can only suggest names of organizations that I personally think can be trusted. Sorry. 

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stillisstarlight said: 

My brother and his ngo Aythos are traveling to Helambu via helicopter later in the week. They were just certified as an official Relief Team with UNDAC… More info @ Aythos.org or FB but if you could spread the word about them I would be SO grateful 

Best Wishes to your brother and his crew! 

Check out aythos.org for more information

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<p><a href="http://frazile.tumblr.com/post/117374475065/according-to-some-reports-1500-people-have" class="tumblr_blog">frazile</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>According to some reports,  1500+ people have already died due to the earthquake in Nepal and the number is increasing. Several houses, monuments and landmarks have been completely collapsed and people no longer have their house to sleep or to eat. They are forced to sit outside in the street or rescue camps. On top of that there is shortage of food and clean water already. So please, if you can then<b> <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/sye6fxk">go here</a></b> and donate for the victims but if you can’t then atleast spread the word by reblogging this. <b>Anything can be everything in such situation. Even a dollar </b></p><p>update:<br/>the death rate has reached to<b> 3000+</b></p></blockquote> <p>Make a donation to any trusted source that you wish to donate to. But please do donate!</p>

frazile:

According to some reports,  1500+ people have already died due to the earthquake in Nepal and the number is increasing. Several houses, monuments and landmarks have been completely collapsed and people no longer have their house to sleep or to eat. They are forced to sit outside in the street or rescue camps. On top of that there is shortage of food and clean water already. So please, if you can then go here and donate for the victims but if you can’t then atleast spread the word by reblogging this. Anything can be everything in such situation. Even a dollar 

update:
the death rate has reached to 3000+

Make a donation to any trusted source that you wish to donate to. But please do donate!

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I grew up in a small town helping my parents on their farm. There I developed my love for nature and a desire to explore. Now I travel around the world photographing nature.

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