A strong earthquake devasted Nepal on April 25, and was followed by many powerful aftershocks. More than 5,000 people have died, and there is extensive damage. Many buildings collapsed, historic sites and temples are ruined, and roads are destroyed.

This is the worst earthquake to hit the Himalayan nation in nearly a century. Deaths and damage have also occurred in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan; and in an avalanche on Mount Everest, caused by the earthquake.

Read "World Rushes to Provide Relief in Nepal," on The Center for Disaster Philanthropy website.

Members, please email me information on your response to this disaster, and we will share it here.

We will also publish links to resources, both general and specific. If there are links or documents you suggest adding, please email them to me.

— Marilou Jones, Director of Communications, [email protected]

Member Responses, Relief Efforts

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is collecting funds to help those affected. Read more and donate here. The Jewish Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of the funds collected will go to meeting needs on the ground.

Microsoft has published a blog post outlining its response strategy, which includes monetary donations, alternative communications support, matching of employee donations, and technology. Read the post here.

Resources

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy