Nepal Earthquake Relief Through Self Sufficiency | Your Donations At Work

Currently, One World – One Heart Foundation is collecting funds to help with the basic needs in Nepal – That being blankets, tents, water, food and clothing –  in primarily the remote villages of the Himalayan mountains. These areas are very difficult to get to and people must trek into them hand carrying the supplies at this point. Not only that, in managing parts of the situation by sending funds over to Nepal directly, it allows for us to help the economy rebound from a very difficult situation. We are having the tents made and purchased in Nepal along with the blankets etc.  This gives people a job and a wage.  In addition, it also gives those people trekking the supplies into the communities a wage they would not otherwise have right now either.  This is of major importance because due to the earthquake, Nepal has lost the majority of its income streams, including one of its largest, tourism.  This means many people have lost loved ones, their homes, everything that they own, and they also currently have no jobs. As part of our mission in Nepal, it’s very important that we help those we serve find a way to be self-sufficient and provide for their families. So in the spirit of “People helping People”, we are, in most cases, adopting this policy to help them begin to earn a personal income again and rebuild their lives in their way. You can help the people of Nepal regain their livelihood by making a tax deductible contribution in any amount to One World – One Heart Foundation.  Every dollar goes a long...

Update – The Langtang Region of Nepal after the Earthquake

Finally we have received some information about the effects of the earthquake in our beloved Langtang Valley of Nepal, as well as the rest of Rasuwa as of the 28th of April, 2015.  It is so very sad to hear the village, and nearly all who were living there, our dear friends and family, are gone.  But, not knowing anything is even harder. The village of Langtang was the site of the largest single catastrophe, as the entirety of village was completely buried by an avalanche that came from thousands of feet above on the southern slopes of Langtang Lirung and  Langtang II.  Smaller settlements on the outskirts of Langtang, such as Chyamki, Thangsyap, and Mundu were also buried.   It is impossible to determine exactly how many people died there, but the estimate is perhaps over 300 people in total. The handful of survivors, roughly twelve locals and two foreigners, walked down to Ghodatabela below after spending the night of the 25th in a cave – thus there is no one at Langtang itself. This avalanche is perhaps 2-3 kilometers wide, and is obstructing movement within the upper valley corridor.   Currently two large groups are stranded above and below (due to several intensive and recurring landslides in the steep sections between Ghodatabela and Lama Hotel).  Above, at Kyangjin Gompa, there were reportedly fewer casualties (perhaps 5-10) yet many injured. Most of the injured have been evacuated via helicopter and there is an army medic team in place. Yet, currently, the problem is one of food shortage and illness.   I have heard that the majority of the...