Himalayan Trust’s Rebuild Appeal raises over $200,000
The Himalayan Trust has been overwhelmed by the generosity of New Zealanders with their Rebuild Appeal so far raising
over $200,000. The Appeal was launched immediately in response to the Nepal earthquake and funds will be used to rebuild
communities in the Solukhumbu region, where Sir Edmund Hillary’s Trust has worked for the past five decades. The fund
total also includes support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as announced by Murray McCully
earlier today.
While it will take time to fully understand the immensity of this disaster, especially given difficulties in accessing
remote regions and in communications, many public buildings such as hospitals and schools have been damaged or
destroyed. The Himalayan Trust has a team currently heading to the Solukhumbu region to assess the full extent of the
damage.
Donations for this can be made through the Givealittle appeal page here.
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