Five Ways To Help Victims of Nepal Earthquake

Five Ways To Help Victims of Nepal Earthquake

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Nepal was hit with a massive earthquake that, so far, has claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, and injured over 10,000. With those numbers expecting to rise, here are several ways that you can help the victims of this tragedy.

  • Red Cross

    The American Red Cross have disaster specialists on site assisting first aid, search and rescue, blood to medical facilities in the capital and support to first responders.

     

  • World Food Program

    Over 1.5 million people are in need of food in and around Nepal. Whether it's $1 or $100, every little bit will help.

  • PayPal Giving Fund

    PayPal will be waiving fees for donations to the Nepal relief effort. It was delivering donations through its PayPal Giving Fund to several of the aid groups.

  • Doctors Without Borders

    Doctors Without Borders have sent medical staff and supplies to Nepal, including emergency surgical teams.

  • UNICEF

    The U.N. children's agency, UNICEF, says nearly 1 million children in Nepal need help. The group has already sent two cargo flights with a combined 120 tons of humanitarian supplies including medical and hospital supplies, tents and blankets, for urgent airlift to Kathmandu.

That's a look at 5 trusted ways to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. The Federal Trade Commission reminds us to never give to a charity you don't trust.

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