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MANILA, Philippines – A massive earthquake hits large parts of Nepal and triggered an avalanche that hit the base camp of Everest on Saturday, April 26, killing thousands and leaving thousands homeless – they now need help.
At least 2000 are reported dead, according to officials, earning the 7.8 magnitude quake the worst natural disaster that hit the nation in more than 80 years.
However, the death toll could get higher as retrieval operations are underway.
Meanwhile, thousands have been displaced due to the quake. Survivors have been reported to sleep on the streets and stayed in open spaces in fear of aftershocks following a 6.7 magnitude aftershock.
Several netizens have expressed their support online, calling for others to pray for Nepal’s quick recovery. (READ: #PrayForNepal: Netizens express support for quake victims)
Since Saturday, international humanitarian organizations and aid groups have travelled to the area and promised to extend assistance during the emergency struggle. The needs of several areas are already being assessed and addressed immediately.
Here are organizations who are working on ground and are seeking donations from individuals:
WV staffer in #Kathmandu: people sleeping outside; rubble everywhere, aftershocks continue Donate http://t.co/KO3n2EIvQq #NepalEarthquake
— World Vision (@WorldVision) April 26, 2015
World Vision International is initiating operations to respond to the basic and urgent needs of survivors such as temporary shelter, food, water, emergency health interventations, among others.
WFP is responding to those affected by the #NepalQuake. Here’s how you can help http://t.co/mwZcsqGTAf pic.twitter.com/P7pqF7WZc1
— World Food Programme (@WFP) April 25, 2015
WFP is urgently responding to survivors’ needs such as food and emergency shelter in affected areas in Nepal.
Want to help in Nepal? Donate through our web site http://t.co/jbp6kCVyaG or via your National #RedCross National Society @Federation
— IFRCAsiaPacific (@IFRCAsiaPacific) April 26, 2015
The Nepal office of the international organization is actively seeking survivors in the rubble and at the same time, providing the basic needs of survivors.
The children of #Nepal need help now. Please donate to our Nepal Earthquake Children’s Relief Fund http://t.co/fx2N0y2VwU
— Save the Children US (@SavetheChildren) April 25, 2015
The organization seeks support to help fulfill the needs of the deadly earthquake’s most vulnerable victims – children – and their families.
#Nepal is a very poor country facing its worst #earthquake in decades. They desperately need your help now. #donate http://t.co/kCdLRKDlgw
— AmeriCares (@AmeriCares) April 25, 2015
An emergency response team from from the AmeriCares India office in Mumbai is enroute to Nepal to assist while relief workers are preparing medical aid and relief supplies for shipment for survivors.
We are preparing to help provide clean water and emergency food in Nepal. You can help: http://t.co/QwvzzE0Xmc pic.twitter.com/LS8KyCMaRc
— Oxfam (@oxfamgb) April 25, 2015
Aid workers from Oxfam are working on ground to prepare to launch a “rapid response” to ensure food supply, especially water, to survivors.
Girls, boys, women and men are in urgent need of help. Children are especially vulnerable. #NepalQuake Donate: http://t.co/3kwwojdeOr
— Plan International (@PlanGlobal) April 27, 2015
The organizations’ immediate priority is to provide the core needs of children victims such as shelter, water, health care, and essential child protection mechanisms.
Help us ensure people with severe injuries in #Nepal receive the care they need! Donate here: http://t.co/mubt8Rr0Tq pic.twitter.com/G1eqLAC77G
— Handicap Int’l-US (@HI_UnitedStates) April 26, 2015
The aid group is seeking donations to help survivors with serious injuries like complex fractures and spinal and cord injuries. Immediate help will prevent permanent damage.
The secular aid group is gathering donations to give to a benefiary organization. – Rappler.com
Do you know any local efforts to help victims of the Nepal earthquake? Let us know in the comments!
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