Nepal Update & Response

Dear CLC members, friends, family, and supporters,

By now you've no doubt heard about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that swept through Nepal, devastating Kathmandu and leaving the entire region in shambles. We are glad to be able to report that we have been in touch with the CLC team in Nepal and that all are safe and sound. Mark, Kleo and Frances are holed up safe just outside of Namche. Ian and KJ are doing well in Tingri but it looks like they'll be stuck there for at least a week. Harrison just got back to base camp and looks forward to heading back up the mountain if the situation allows. 

The devastation, however, surrounds them and has ripped through an already-impoverished region. The Nepalese government has reached out to the international community for help, and across the world many are extending a helping hand during this tragic time.

As an organization, we are discussing a way that we can serve in this time of need, and examining the different options at hand. For now though, if you are interested in supporting the relief effort, we wanted to provide you with a number of different organizations that are already on the ground and doing important work.

This New York Times article provides a great summary of updates from the region as well as some organizations. In addition to these, the following groups are soliciting donations right now

Doctors without Borders, USA  (high 4 of 4 star rating from Charity Navigator). Immediate medical time-limited medical response. Leads to link to donate, but not specific to Nepal relief.

American Red Cross (Charity Navigator 3 of 4 star rating). Link leads to relief effort needs and summary along with link for online donation specific to Nepal relief.

International Medical Corps (Charity Navigator 3 stars). Front-page with embedded links to relief efforts and links to donate specifically to Nepal Response.

Mercy Corps (Charity Navigator high 3 of 4 star rating). Emergency response and sustained recovery efforts. Direct link to donate specifically to Nepal relief efforts.

Global Giving (Charity Navigator high 4 of 4 star rating) Works with local partners to provide food, fuel, water, shelter, and hygiene supplies.