The recent earthquakes (7.8 Richter scale on April 25 and 7.3 Richter scale on May 11) have been deemed the worst natural disaster in Nepal’s history in more than 80 years. The catastrophe has resulted in upwards of 8,000 deaths and over 14,000 injuries. Eight million people have been affected by this disaster and its effects have been dramatic and far reaching. Upwards of 60 aftershocks, landslides and an avalanche in Mt. Everest have resulted as in the aftermath of the disaster. Pranita Mishra, Department policy analyst and one of the organizers of this event, is a citizen of Nepal and has family members still residing in the area.
"The earthquake has caused a lot infrastructure damage in Nepal, and we want to do everything that we can to offer relief. The funds that we will raise will be donated to local organizations that are working towards sustainable recovery and disaster relief in Nepal," Mishra said.
Please join the Nepali community at Vanderbilt for a delicious lunch of Nepali-style dumplings and contribute to the relief efforts for earthquake victims in Nepal. The event details are below and can also be found on the university calendar here.
Monday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center
RSVP here.
All proceeds will go the Samaanta Foundation engaged on the ground to rehabilitate victims.
Can’t make it to the event, but want to help? Go here
Sponsored by the Nepali students, staff and alumni on campus. For more information, email Pranita Mishra, pranita.mishra@vanderbilt.edu.
