This page has been set up in order to accept donations that will be specifically targeted for recovery and rebuilding in dZi Foundation project areas in the aftermath of the April 25th earthquake in Nepal.

News from our remote project areas is only starting to come in, but preliminary reports are not good. In short, many of the villages in these areas were hit even harder than Kathmandu. The damage to homes, schools, drinking water systems, bridges, sanitary toilets and other basic infrastructure is significant. Essentially all buildings have been damaged to some extent, if not destroyed. While it remains unclear how many people in these communities have been injured or killed, it is becoming increasingly clear that the amount of work that will need to be done to repair and rebuild infrastructure is considerable. 

dZi is in a unique position to effectively help here. We have field staff living in our partner communities and they are assessing the damage directly. Aside from dZi Foundation, few if any other aid organizations operate in these remote areas. Without our – and your – help, these areas would likely be completely overlooked in regards to financial aid and aid materials.

As a result, and in keeping with our organizational mission and strengths, we will focus and redouble our efforts in our working areas where we have staff on the ground. While there is great need in Kathmandu and many outlying areas, we feel we can make the most effective, transparent and accountable impact with our work in this way, starting immediately.

With this in mind, we are reaching out to ask for support. Please consider donating to this cause.