On Saturday 25 April 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck an area of central Nepal, while a 6.7-magnitude tremor was felt less than 50 miles from the capital, Kathmandu, causing widespread devastation. Strong aftershocks continued to hit the region in the days after. Reports indicate the loss of life to be over 8,000, with tens of thousands of others injured and many more homeless and affected. As efforts transition from rescue to recovery, BAPS Charities has provided vital support to these efforts.
To learn more about the BAPS Charities Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts, please visit following the links below:
USA
www.bapscharities.org/nepalearthquake2015
UK
www.bapscharities.org/nepalearthquake
Canada
www.bapscharities.org/nepalearthquakerelief
