Standing with Nepal in the Face of Crisis
As many of you may already be aware, Nepal has recently experienced a catastrophic flash flood.
Mission Outreach is putting up their hands to respond with the mercy Jesus showed us and as the Word of God requires when others are in great need.
You can give online:
Account Name: Mission Outreach Incorporated
02 0466 0034018 00
Please note it is for: ‘Nepal Disaster’ so we can ensure it is allocated to the correct project.
1 John 3:18 ‘Let us not love with words or speech but with action and in truth.’ (see also Matthew 5:7 and James 2:14 to 18)
We are appealing to you all as supporters of Mission Outreach, your friends, families, churches, and communities to consider helping the victims who have survived this terrible catastrophe by praying and giving generously.
Background
Nepal is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis following the severe flash flood on 26 August that has destroyed homes, livelihoods and critical infrastructure and left thousands of people in urgent need of assistance.
The flood began in the Rasuwa district on the Tibet border after a massive ice and rock glacial collapse sent a huge surge into the Bhote Koshi River, which then moved into the Trishuli River and downstream districts. The floodwaters and debris swept through settlements, destroying homes, businesses, roads and bridges, cutting communities off from essential services. The final death toll could reach well into the thousands.
Mission Outreach has been ministering for 30 years in Nepal, partnering with Samuel Rai who started the ministry of Gospel to Tribes and Nations. Recognising the responsibility to meet practical needs Samuel also started an aid organisation 26 years ago which is registered with the Nepal government to provide practical help after disaster events.
This aid organisation was formed by Nepalis, for Nepalis, and has been officially recognised by both the Nepal and India governments for their humanitarian work over the years.
MO trustees are confident that 100% of funds given will be sent and used to help the flood victims. No administration fees or wages will be taken as all personnel are volunteers.
Emergency Relief Plan
An emergency relief initiative has been launched with the goal of supporting 3,000 flood-affected families with food, clean water, temporary shelter, blankets, hygiene supplies, basic household necessities and emergency medical support.
For everyone who have survived the initial disaster, the emergency has not over as the days and weeks that follow the flood will be very difficult and dangerous. However, the immediate issue is for provision of basic needs and for the general well-being of families in the affected areas as they face incredible physical loss and Psychological and emotional distress and trauma.
As Nepal is still a developing country, many people do not have bank accounts and spend their lifetime building a house, which often is their only security. As a result, many families don’t just need rescue, but need help to start again from almost nothing.
Initially, 3000 families will be identified based on the severity of damage to their homes, loss of livelihoods, need for food and clean water, displacement and the presence of vulnerable members such as infants, children and the elderly.
What will be provided
Our proposed emergency package will provide food, water purification tablets, shelter, blankets and sleeping mats, clothing, containers, hygiene items, lighting, basic medicine and first aid items along with various other household items.
Distribution and local partnership
Samuel and his team will work with local community representatives, church leaders, local authorities, disaster response organisations, medical professionals, local suppliers and transport providers who are already familiar with the affected communities.
A central part of the relief initiative will be the involvement of church leaders and young people as volunteers. This strategy not only minimises costs, but creates an opportunity for the church to serve together and show the love of Jesus. The young people will carry supplies, pack food, visit families and help rebuild communities.
Church leaders can coordinate, encourage and provide accountability. Local congregations can open their facilities as collection, packing or distribution centres. In this way, the response becomes a church-led movement of compassion, bringing together prayer, giving and practical action.
Please pray for:
– Families who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods
– People who remain missing
– Children, the elderly and vulnerable
– Rescue workers and volunteers
– Medical teams
– Local authorities
– Communities who are still cut off from assistance
– Those beginning the long process of rebuilding their lives.
– A possible further flood, which China has warned about
– That the church will respond with wisdom, compassion, humility and practical action.
Galatians 6:2 ‘Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfil the law of Christ.’
We invite you, your friends, your church, your communities to help us carry this burden with the people of Nepal.
You can give online:
Account Name: Mission Outreach Incorporated
02 0466 0034018 00
Please note it is for: ‘Nepal Disaster’ so we can ensure it is allocated to the correct project.
Thank you abundantly for your prayers, mercy, love and support and for standing with Nepal at this very difficult time.
Enquiries to Neil Mossop 027 5430971 [email protected]