Nepal Earthquake: Challenging situation but Scouts forge on to help
“All the tents we have, we have given to the people in need. We are helping them in every way we can,” said Shrijan Amatya, a Rover Scout from Nepal.
“The situation here is not good,” he hurriedly said before abandoning the call as they just had yet another aftershock.
Over the last two nights since the 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on 25 April, people have camped out on the streets for fear that their houses would collapse. The fear was magnified by a series of strong aftershocks.
The death toll has risen to more than 4000, according to the Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs. The number is expected to increase as more details on the scale of devastation outside the capital emerge.
Relief and rescue efforts have been challenging for the rescuers and aid groups. Vital infrastructure including electricity, water and road have been severely damaged. The lack of resources are hampering responses from hospitals where an overwhelming number of patients continue to stream in; many of them in need of surgery.
Help is urgently needed to provide all forms of relief, shelter, and counselling to those affected. The Nepal Scouts are already on the ground coordinating and providing the best support they can.
World Scouting has launched an urgent appeal to support the relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of the Nepal Earthquake. To know how you can help, click here.
For more stories and updates on the efforts taken by Scouts, visit scout.org/scoutaid.
