A very strong 7.9 earthquake hit north of Nepal on Saturday, April 25th, causing significant damage in major cities in the country and shaking up areas in surrounding countries as well.
Here are a few organizations currently working in Nepal to respond:
Baptist Global Response is a global Southern Baptist Relief and Development organization. An update from their website on the status of their response:
BGR teams are starting to assess relief needs in Nepal in the aftermath of a massive 7.8 earthquake that shook Kathmandu Valley April 25. An initial $50,000 has been released to assist with the first-stage response.
“BGR teams are on the ground and beginning to put a more definitive plan in place for assessing the damage and need,” said Pat Melancon, BGR’s managing director of disaster response and training. “The teams will examine the overall need and decide how we can best respond, with a focus on providing what is needed to sustain life during the initial stages of the relief operation.”
You may read the full update here. You may follow their Nepal Earthquake Response page for updates and prayer requests.
World Vision is responding. You may read articles and watch videos about their response on this page.
Christian Aid Mission has indigenous missionaries in Nepal working through extensive church contacts to provide aid in the name of Christ. They have the access to provide local aid but lack funds to purchase them. Go here to learn more about funding their efforts.