question to admins

[glassgowkiss]

Could we start some form of donation gathering through CC.com for the earthquake victims in Nepal? The scope of devastation is pretty grim, and the monsoon season is approaching fast.

[jon]

The best thing people can do is donate directly to any well established organization. From my research the two below are probably the best ones, but if anybody knows of a better one please post.

 

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/nepal/earthquake-in-nepal-68486/

 

https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/nepal-earthquake-help-children-now/24226?ms=ref_dig_2015_web_homepage_20150425_hphero

[KaskadskyjKozak]

The best thing people can do is donate directly to any well established organization. From my research the two below are probably the best ones, but if anybody knows of a better one please post.

 

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/nepal/earthquake-in-nepal-68486/

 

https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/nepal-earthquake-help-children-now/24226?ms=ref_dig_2015_web_homepage_20150425_hphero

 

Also, Mercy Corps is a great organization that responds quickly to these crises and is a reputable organization with a low overhead: http://www.mercycorps.org/

 

[Rad]

The NYTimes has posted a long list, with links, of places to donate:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/world/asia/where-to-donate-for-nepal.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-5&action=click&contentCollection=Asia%20Pacific&region=Footer&configSection=article&isLoggedIn=true&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article

 

[Ben Beckerich]

The best thing people can do is donate directly to any well established organization. From my research the two below are probably the best ones, but if anybody knows of a better one please post.

 

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/nepal/earthquake-in-nepal-68486/

 

https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/nepal-earthquake-help-children-now/24226?ms=ref_dig_2015_web_homepage_20150425_hphero

 

Also, Mercy Corps is a great organization that responds quickly to these crises and is a reputable organization with a low overhead: http://www.mercycorps.org/

 

And based in Portland, I hear

[KaskadskyjKozak]

The NYTimes has posted a long list, with links, of places to donate:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/world/asia/where-to-donate-for-nepal.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-5&action=click&contentCollection=Asia%20Pacific&region=Footer&configSection=article&isLoggedIn=true&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article

 

[glassgowkiss]

My friend recommended this:

http://www.gofundme.com/t2t99hkg

Seth recommendation is rock solid. He guided in Nepal on several occasions, he knows people there and from there, he is a personal friend and I trust his judgement. NGO's, like any other institution have overhead. Provided link will be used 100% for relief. What people need is cash: to start rebuilding process, to buy immediate supplies and to cover medical costs.

[tanstaafl]

Another organization with existing field staff already working in remote areas is the dZi Foundation.

 

https://dzi.org/about/

[jon]

Another fund from Seattle based Sherpa Adventure Gear

 

https://www.crowdrise.com/helpsherpashelpnepal