As you probably have seen on the news, Nepal suffered a massive earthquake yesterday.  Fashion designer Prabal Gurung is from Nepal and has an organization, Shikshya Foundation Nepal, where you can donate to an earthquake fund. Below is his plee.

“Hundreds of people have been killed by a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25, 2015. There is widespread devastation across Nepal. The death toll, approaching 1,000, continues to rise as search and rescue efforts are underway in Kathmandu and across the country. People are still trapped under collapsed buildings in Kathmandu, and there is no way to accurately guess how many are in need throughout the other cities and thousands of villages at this time.

The immediate need on the ground is for medical support, search and rescue, emergency shelters and food and water among many other things. As the days, weeks and months go by and after the humanitarian needs are addressed, Nepal will need to begin the healing and rebuilding process. The magnitude of the damage is still being assessed, but hundreds of buildings have collapsed including many homes and many of Nepal’s ancient and iconic temples and monuments.

Your donations will go through my organization, Shikshya Foundation Nepal and we will distribute 100% of the funds accordingly based on the latest needs on the ground. Please donate generously and spread the word.”

Thank you!

HC