Helping Nepal Sensibly

Before you donate money to help the people of Napal, be sure the organization you’ll give your money to can–and will–actually do the job.  Some are well-meaning but don’t have the resources or experience to handle such a large task.  And some are out-and-out scams, preying on the vulnerable and our emotions.

Here’s a list of ones that have been vetted and are already helping in Nepal.  You can read a little about each and get a link to each at http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-04-25/how-help-nepal-7-vetted-charities-doing-relief-work-following-earthquake.

The organizations are (in alpha order) AmeriCares, CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Direct Relief, GlobalGiving, International Relief Teams, Operation USA, Save the Children, Seva Foundation, and World Help.  Two others currently working over there are UNICEF and Oxfam, also described on that webpage.

The people of Napal need every cent they can get to find their lost loved ones, recover, and rebuild.  Make sure that every penny you give actually helps them.

 

 

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