Direct Support for Nepal
Donation protected
We are setting up a funding source for support during and after the earthquake in Nepal. We have had many questions and requests as to where people should donate and we have been reluctant to suggest any organization so far due to the high level of corruption in Nepal especially the government, high overhead costs from many NGO’s, and many other issues. If you have already given to an organization or are excited to support another- that is great and we definitely encourage that too.
Our current plan is to raise $10,000 to provide assistance in the best, most direct, and efficient way possible. Chandra is currently planning to go to Nepal where he has and will continue to organize volunteers to help with water, food, and supply distribution especially in the more remote areas- work that he has done for many years. There are Nepali people who want to help but without resources or leadership and he will help to get that going. Many places are only accessible by foot and people are needed to carry in supplies. We are also planning to send over water purification means, tents/shelters, blankets, protein powders, lights, batteries, and medical supplies. While using local supplies is best, immediately there is a shortage especially in the more remote areas.
We know we cannot help all of the estimated 450,000 people who are homeless but we are hoping to help several families for a continued period of time- long after the foreign aid leaves and the media moves on. Recovery takes years and we would like to help in this immediate time frame and then continue our support over the years to ensure families can rebuild and mend their broken lives. We also will find the local organizations and communities who have already begun to house children and families, and provide short and long term relief and partner with and support them directly.
No amount is too small or too big to give and while we know we are not a tax refundable charity- we encourage you to give happily and freely with open hearts anyways. We will keep track of all the money and where it goes and how it is used and keep you updated on the families and communities it will help sustain.
We have been showered in love and prayers from so many family and friends who clearly share our love of Nepal , our home. It is amazing and beautiful to see the international community come together to help so many Nepali people. People who only few have seen the world beyond Nepal’s borders, who live tough but amazing lives- who have already probably gone through much suffering in their lives- then to get this outpouring of support from their international family. Love truly reaches beyond borders, beyond ethnicity, language, culture, religion, or the many ways we define ourselves and we are so grateful to share this love with them. Thank you.
Debbie and Chandra Pun
HiMaLuna Adventures
[email redacted]
Our current plan is to raise $10,000 to provide assistance in the best, most direct, and efficient way possible. Chandra is currently planning to go to Nepal where he has and will continue to organize volunteers to help with water, food, and supply distribution especially in the more remote areas- work that he has done for many years. There are Nepali people who want to help but without resources or leadership and he will help to get that going. Many places are only accessible by foot and people are needed to carry in supplies. We are also planning to send over water purification means, tents/shelters, blankets, protein powders, lights, batteries, and medical supplies. While using local supplies is best, immediately there is a shortage especially in the more remote areas.
We know we cannot help all of the estimated 450,000 people who are homeless but we are hoping to help several families for a continued period of time- long after the foreign aid leaves and the media moves on. Recovery takes years and we would like to help in this immediate time frame and then continue our support over the years to ensure families can rebuild and mend their broken lives. We also will find the local organizations and communities who have already begun to house children and families, and provide short and long term relief and partner with and support them directly.
No amount is too small or too big to give and while we know we are not a tax refundable charity- we encourage you to give happily and freely with open hearts anyways. We will keep track of all the money and where it goes and how it is used and keep you updated on the families and communities it will help sustain.
We have been showered in love and prayers from so many family and friends who clearly share our love of Nepal , our home. It is amazing and beautiful to see the international community come together to help so many Nepali people. People who only few have seen the world beyond Nepal’s borders, who live tough but amazing lives- who have already probably gone through much suffering in their lives- then to get this outpouring of support from their international family. Love truly reaches beyond borders, beyond ethnicity, language, culture, religion, or the many ways we define ourselves and we are so grateful to share this love with them. Thank you.
Debbie and Chandra Pun
HiMaLuna Adventures
[email redacted]
Organizer
Deborah Bock
Organizer
Bowie, MD
