One year has passed since the devastating earthquakes in
Nepal. Nearly 9000 people died, more than 22,000 people were injured, and
approximately 900,000 houses were destroyed or severely damaged. According to
UNICEF, around 200,000 families, from the areas above the altitude of 1500
meters, are still sleeping in temporary shelters.
Every day, monks and volunteers of Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen, a
local social welfare organization, drove into affected areas, often having to
carry bags of rice, tin sheets, medicine, and so forth for hours, to reach distant
villages in the hills and mountains of Nepal. A couple of months ago, Shenpen
has started with the construction of houses for those whose villages were
completely destroyed.
Unfortunately, the situation in Nepal got even more difficult.
Due to political challenges at the Indian border, petrol, gas, medicine, and so
forth was blocked from entering the country, causing an extreme shortage of
many items, and making transportation nearly impossible and very expensive. The
unusual harsh winter even cost the lives of some still living in temporary
shelters, and the upcoming monsoon season creates further obstacles for
construction and the health of the earthquake victims. It is extremely
important for the main structure of the houses to be finished quickly.
Therefore, a great deal of donations is still needed to end
the immense suffering of so many in Nepal. With the help of my sister, Tina
Lang, who has lived in Nepal since 26 years, all donations are directly and
swiftly benefiting those in need.
Rebuild homes, heal hearts. Be a part of it.
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