Diane Fiddyment and Sanar Singh Karki here, bringing sad news from Nepal. Massive flooding in Nepal has brought heartbreaking devastation, leaving hundreds who have lost their lives, thousands still missing, and countless families without homes or basic shelter. We are organizing this fundraiser to support flood victims in Nepal who are facing extensive need . Sanar will take the funds to Nepal and with the help of the Rotary Club Durbarmarg, Kathmandu, they will be delivered directly to people and communities affected by this disaster. There has been much public support in the immediate aftermath of the flood. It is our intent to use our funds to help families rebuild their lives in the coming weeks and months.

We are relieved and thankful that all our family and friends are safe. As many of you know, we have a deeply personal connection to Nepal, with Sanar spending half the year there. Sadly, we have experience spearheading relief efforts after other local disasters. Many of you generously donated after the 2015 earthquake and during flooding in the Kathmandu Valley two years ago. With the structure and guidance we receive from Sanar's Rotary Club in Kathmandu, we have been able to identify specific areas of need that may be overlooked by larger aid efforts.

Donations will go toward rebuilding assistance, for people who have been displaced by the floods, to help families begin the difficult work of starting over and restoring their communities. Please consider giving if you can and sharing this fundraiser with others. Every act of support will make a real difference for families in urgent need and help bring hope and recovery to Nepal.

Donations to this fundraiser are not tax-deductible. If you prefer to donate in a way that provides a tax deduction, please consider supporting the Nepal Flood Relief program at All Hands and Hearts: https://allhandsandhearts.org/our-work/programs/nepal-flood-relief.