A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, May 12. This quake comes just two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the country, killing more than 8,000 people and destroying entire communities. At least 39 more people have been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 people are injured.
Nepal District Superintendent Dilli was in a warehouse where the Nazarene Disaster Response team was receiving additional aid for families in need when the quake hit.
He explains the mood in the area as one of fear.
“Today was a hard day because many pastors called me,” Dili said. “People are scared. They are scared to sleep in their houses. The pastors said they all need tents, and everyone in their churches need tents.”
Dilli added that several emergency relief organizations were beginning to wind down their efforts, but there is still need for emergency assistance.
Yesterday, the Nazarene Disaster Response team (made of church leaders, volunteers, and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries staff) offloaded a shipment of thousands of pounds of food, tents, hygiene kits, and water filters. The team will continue to distribute items to communities in need.
In addition to those affected by the new earthquake, there are many remote communities in Nepal who are still waiting to receive aid, according to the UN.
“I have never witnessed so much compassion, prayer, help, and willingness to contribute in practical ways as during this crisis,” said Arthur Snijders, Eurasia regional director. “It feels like we are joining hands all over the world to bring relief to those suffering in Nepal. I am very proud of our Nazarene family. Let’s continue to stand with our people as the country faces another earthquake today.”
How to help
Pray
People are scared – pray for peace and a sense of God’s presence in the midst of fear. Pray for those who are grieving, pray for those who are hungry and hurting, pray for vulnerable children and families, pray for those responding to the disaster, and pray for our church leaders and members in Nepal.
Give
Your donations will provide for ongoing emergency needs, including water, food, tents, and blankets, as well as other long-term recovery efforts.
To support Nazarene disaster response efforts, you can give to the Nepal Earthquake Response Fund.
To send donations by mail, find your country below:
In Germany, send your donation to Helping Hands Germany:
Helping Hands e.V. – Gelnhausen, Germany
IBAN DE56 5075 0094 0000 022394
SWIFT-BIC HELADEF1GEL
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the NCM Nepal Earthquake Relief.
