Aid organizations and technology businesses are helping to unite scattered survivors of Nepal’s earthquake and provide food, water, shelter, medicine and other necessities. Here are some of the local and international aid providers and places where you can donate.
Google set up a Nepal Earthquake person finder tool. Use it in a browser or by text message.
Facebook has launched “Safety Check,” an app that lets friends and followers know if users in a disaster zone are safe. Those who have the app will receive an automatic message asking if they are okay and if they are, the app will alert the designated contacts.
The international RedR, including RedR India, has appealed for donations to help with its disaster relief and training missions in Nepal.
With over 4000 lives lost, the devastating impact of the #NepalEarthquake is clear. Support our urgent appeal now at http://t.co/6FaYJYXoR6
— RedR UK (@RedRUK) April 28, 2015
The Times of India set up eight collection points for donated items including bottled water, blankets, food, hygiene products, tents and tarps. The British Disasters Emergency Committee launched an appeal for aid to Nepal. The DEC coordinates fundraising for 14 leading aid agencies, including the British Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children and Christian Aid, among others.
Our #Nepal Earthquake Appeal is now open. Donate here: #NepalQuake http://t.co/r3o1X0ZHkN pic.twitter.com/fTNltlrj63 — DEC (@decappeal) April 27, 2015
Mercy Corps is collecting donations for shelter, food, water and other aid.
Lutheran World Relief has a long-term presence in Nepal and is working with local partners. Their work has begun with shipping quilts and water filters with more planned.
Donate to LWR’s #earthquake relief efforts. Staff are on the ground in #Nepal now. https://t.co/kZZlqKcl6Y pic.twitter.com/5hkLHEnF1X
— LutheranWorldRelief (@LuthWorldRelief) April 27, 2015
People in Nepal need our help. Donate at http://t.co/4gEX4hY2dD and 100% will fund earthquake relief and recovery. pic.twitter.com/z7ISzJgzkr — charity: water (@charitywater) April 28, 2015
We’re providing clean water after #NepalEarthquake. Text NEPAL to 70123 to donate £5. T&Cs: http://t.co/SlVO60gbFU pic.twitter.com/24EPCbg1gM
— Unicef UK (@UNICEF_uk) April 27, 2015
Help Oxfam reach as many people in #NepalEarthquake as possible. Please donate now http://t.co/IOptjcMBht #NepalQuake pic.twitter.com/8Xosw6eyHY — Oxfam International (@Oxfam) April 27, 2015
People of #Nepal urgently need clean water, shelter & medical assistance. DONATE: http://t.co/XDiC0Vl4x5 #NepalQuake pic.twitter.com/3eqx6nNp0N
— CARE (care.org) (@CARE) April 27, 2015
Our staff begins aid distribution to 50k after #NepalEarthquake. Support our response: http://t.co/Ylj1LTzdAR @WVAsia pic.twitter.com/L9ida0MLN1 — World Vision USA (@WorldVisionUSA) April 26, 2015
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent collects donations for relief work in Nepal, and its chapters in each country are also taking donations.
To support the response to #NepalQuake, contact the RedCross or RedCrescent in your country, or donate through us at http://t.co/Cl6xaT4DqU
— IFRC (@Federation) April 27, 2015
Plan International is delivering food, shelter and telecommunications gear.
Emergencies turn children’s lives upside down. Plan’s #NepalQuake response is underway: http://t.co/f8IVQZTs8F pic.twitter.com/ZbKjA0atw0 — Plan International (@PlanGlobal) April 28, 2015
The needs in #Nepal are great, but you can provide real, tangible help. http://t.co/nKcYg44S3C http://t.co/sbbWHi6IdG #NepalEarthquake
— Catholic Relief (@CatholicRelief) April 27, 2015
A 7.8 earthquake has stuck Nepal. Please donate to Habitat’s disaster response fund here: http://t.co/M0N4gLBhtd pic.twitter.com/zFwbcl1KMe — Habitat for Humanity (@Habitat_org) April 26, 2015
