National reports now confirm over 1,400 deaths and more than 6,000 people missing. Entire communities have been displaced, and many families are living in temporary shelters with limited resources.
Of the fifteen HCLCN families that were mentioned in earlier reports, 28 deaths have been confirmed. Other survivors have been scattered to Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and other cities where refugee camps have been set up or where relatives could take them in. Several HCLCN members are still missing.
The HCLCN is working to provide help for 75 families who are living in tent camps in Pipaltar, Nuwakot. Some are injured, though exact numbers are not yet available. HCLCN pastors are holding small fellowship gatherings in the camp when possible.
HCLCN has already delivered basic emergency supplies. Raju reports that government and NGOs have distributed some, but families still lack essential items such as hygiene supplies, clothing, bedding, kitchen utensils, and materials for rebuilding.
The CLC Board of Missions has approved and sent the first installment of Kinship Humanitarian Disaster Relief Aid to assist with the rebuilding of 10-15 homes.
Raju and Rajan plan to make another visit to bring more supplies the first week of October.
Please continue to keep the people of Nepal and our brothers and sisters in the HCLCN in your prayers as recovery efforts move forward.
Donations can be made to Kinship "Special Offerings (Relief Aid)" at www.LutheranMissions.org/Kinship or through your local congregation.
