Namaste,

We are a group of women from Manang in Nepal organizing relief support for Mother's Groups / Ama Samuhas. Manang which is on the popular Annapurna Circuit is reeling from the recent monsoons; entire villages are inundated and roadside settlements have disappeared into the Marshyandi River.

These unprecedented heavy rains have triggered snowfall in highland villages like Nar and Phu (around 4000m above sea level) while villages downstream live in constant fear of flash floods. Wide expanses of roads have collapsed cutting off access. Electricity is out. Relief is being ferried in by costly helicopter shuttles. So far, no loss of lives but the community is in urgent need of food rations, tents/ tarpaulins, and, medical supplies.

Funds raised will support helicopter charters, blankets and warm clothes, dignity kits which include soap, toothpaste and brushes, emergency medicine supplies, sanitary pads, slippers and shoes; household utensils; portable generators to charge phones. A helicopter charter with a 500 kg carrying capacity costs approximately  US $2500.

We are grateful for your contribution to Manang’s ongoing monsoon relief and recovery efforts. #ManangRelief

With Gratitude,
~ Romi Gurung & Maya Gurung