Nepal Earthquake

We will provide a list of resources and relief efforts as we become aware of them on this page. If there is information that you feel should be added to this page, please email miguel.colon@uconn.edu. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

Current Information on Affected Area

A major earthquake struck Nepal on April 25th, 2015 claiming over 5,000 lives and injuring more than 9,000. The destruction due to the immense quake has left many in need of food, shelter, clothing and immediate medical attention.

 

UConn & Storrs Community Relief Efforts & Events

Candlelight Vigil/Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm | Intersection of Student Union & School of Business
The Nepali Student Association at of the University of Connecticut and the Nepali community in Storrs are organizing a candlelight vigil in memory of the earthquake victims.You can support this event by:

  1. Participating in the vigil.
  2. Donating cash during the vigil. The cash donations will be collected by the Nepali Student Association and will go to the Nepal Red Cross Society.

For more information, please contact Abhishek Thakur at abhishek.thakur@uconn.edu or Rajeev Ghimire at rag10005@engr.uconn.edu

Links to Make Online Donations:
Making a tax-deductible contribution to organizations that have opened up direct links to Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund listed below.
• Nepali Association of Connecticut (NACONN) will collect the money via a paypal.
• Paypal Relief Efforts
•  HELP Nepal Network

For additional information on Charitable options as well as guidelines in giving please visit the following sites: