Nepal Earthquake

Dear Kidstown Friends,

The situation in Nepal continues to be desperate. According to the BBC the death toll has surpassed 5,000, with an additional 10,000 injured, 500,000 displaced, and 8,000,000 affected. There continue to be shortages of food, water, and electricity and the government fears outbreaks of disease. Aid efforts are underway – some on the ground, some inbound – but logjams at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is creating challenges. For example, four Indian Air Force planes carrying relief supplies returned to Delhi due to the congestion, according to the BBC.

“Life has come to halt here” writes a Kidstown co-worker. “Transportation is minimum. Stores are closed.”

So – the need persists for us to PRAY – that God will be near to the Nepali people during this time; that He will give grace and help; wisdom to the leaders; and that through this tragedy that His purposes will prevail.

Also – if you are inclined to give a financial gift to help the orphanages get back on their feet, please do so by clicking on the big, yellow “DONATE” button at the top-right of this screen and designating, “Earthquake relief”. Many thanks.

On the Kidstown front: we have heard from yet another of our orphanages. All are fine, yet the building has sustained some minor damage (left). We are still trying to establish contact with three additional orphanage leaders.

Another of our homes sustained significant damage to their boundary wall, however the main building escaped damage (above).

Fears of aftershocks drove many people, including our orphans, out-of-doors. This photo shows the temporary living quarters established for the kids at one of our orphanages.

And yet, even in tough times, kids have a resiliency that allows them to flow with things, and even make the best of them.

So – a sincere thanks to each of you for caring so much for praying for Nepal and its people, and in a special way thanks for your love and concern for our Nepali orphans.