SUNS - Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

We have all been devastated by the news of the 7.9 richter scale earthquake which has hit several parts of Nepal on 25th of April 2015 including the densely populated capital of Kathmandu and other remote regions which lack the basic infrastructure and relief to face such a monumental disaster. This is the worst natural disaster we have had in nearly a century. 

At the time of writing, the death toll has been estimated to be 900 people and counting as reports of those who have been severely injured and even trapped in the rubble have been flooding through. Along with the innumerable loss of lives, people have now lost their homes, their communities and their livelihoods. The earthquake has devastated several landmarks of grave historical and cultural significance such as the symbolic Dharahara tower and the UNESCO world heritage site; the Kathmandu Durbar Square into mere rubble.  

In times like these, it is crucial to come together despite of our differences and take a stand in facing such calamity. Our country and our people need all the help that they can get to even survive the aftermath of this disaster. Due to the lack of sufficient infrastructure, security and relief, innumerable lives are still at stake and we can make a difference . Surrey University Nepalese Society has created this disaster relief fund in order to make this difference so that we can overcome this disaster. The funds which are raised will go directly to those who have been affected and will be taken care under the right hands. Our hearts go out to the people who have lost their lives so far and to everyone who has been affected by this disaster.

Please donate regardless of the amount as you will make a significant difference no matter what. 

Together we can overcome this disaster, together we can recuperate these wounds, together we will build a stronger and a greater Nepal. 

Thank you. Jai Nepal.

 Updates:
The donations raised will be given to Oxfam UK; who are sending a team of technical experts to Nepal with supplies to provide clean water, sanitation and emergency food supplies.
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-04-25/oxfam-prepares-to-fly-disaster-specialists-to-nepal/

As some of you may already know, the situation in Nepal in terms of the distribution and allocation of the resources has been problematic due to the volume and amount of donations. Because of this, we have considered several routes (local organisations, other INGO's and personal advocates) to distribute the raised amount to. Please keep in mind that we will only be handing over the amounts after we have confirmed that the maximum amount is to be of maximum benefit to the places and people who need it the most. 

Live feeds:
BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-32461019 

The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2015/apr/25/nepal-earthquake-nation-worst-tremor-80-years-kathmandu-live-updates

Link to the society's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SUNS2009?fref=ts