One club‘s team is on the scene, and the Nepal District offers you a way to donate.
By Tony Knoderer
Photo by Rizen Khadka, Kiwanis Club of Kriti Kathmandu, Nepal
In the wake of flash flooding that tore through border areas of Nepal and Tibet on August 26, the Kiwanis Club of Kriti Kathmandu has stepped up to help nearby communities. After the collapse of a glacier, massive torrents of water and mudslides damaged and destroyed homes, schools, roadwaysand more — creating a humanitarian crisis in which more than 1,000 people have died and many more are missing.
The club’s team has reached the Nepalese towns of Trishuli and Nuwakot, where it is helping conduct a field assessment of the needs of thousands of children and families. The team will coordinate with local authorities to provide relief materials.
“Our deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude go to the team for showing that Kiwanis is not only a name,” the Kiwanis Nepal District said in a post on its Facebook page. “It is a promise to serve when our communities need us most.”
How you can help
The Kiwanis Nepal District has established a relief fund and is asking the Kiwanis family for support. For clubs and districts that want to give, information is available here. Donations will help provide:
- School supplies, books, uniforms and learning materials.
- Support for children who have lost parents or homes.
- Temporary learning centers where schools are unusable.
- Repair of damaged classrooms.
Please note: The fund was established and is administered by the Kiwanis Nepal District. It is not affiliated with the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, and it is not held or audited by Kiwanis International. Contributions should not be assumed to be tax-deductible in the United States.