- Australians have donated generously with more than $5m from public donation to the EAA Nepal Joint Appeal
- Additionally, individual Alliance members have raised another $4m in direct donations. Together with a $5m Federal Government contribution it brings the total raised for Nepal to more than $14m
- Joint Appeal has received significant editorial support across the media ABC, SBS, Commercial TV and Radio and Major Publishers
In the 12 days since catastrophic floods and landslides hit communities in Nepal and China, Australians have donated more than $14 million to help those in need.
Today the Emergency Action Alliance (EAA) confirmed donations from the Australian public and major corporates, trusts and foundations to its Joint Appeal have now passed $5 million. Together with $4 million in donations raised individually by the 13 participating Alliance members and the $5m contribution by the Federal Government, the total raised by the appeal is now $14 million.
EAA Executive Director Kerren Morris said that the people of Nepal have been heartened by the humanity on display by the Australian public.
“Australia and Nepal are two countries who are deeply connected,” said Kerren Morris, Executive Director of the Emergency Action Alliance. “The past 12 days have seen that bond grow as tens of thousands of ordinary Aussies have donated generously to help those impacted by this tragedy.”
The charities who responded to the emergency as part of the Joint Appeal are: Save the Children Australia, Plan International Australia, Oxfam Australia, ActionAid Australia, CARE Australia, Caritas Australia, ADRA, Act For Peace, Anglican Overseas Aid, Australian Lutheran World Service, Baptist World Aid Australia, CBM Australia, and Tearfund Australia.
Entire communities have been impacted as floodwaters and landslides swept through remote mountainous areas, destroying homes, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure. Almost 5,000 people are missing as search and rescue efforts continue, while thousands more remain in urgent need of shelter, food, clean water, medical assistance and other essential supplies.
Morris said pooling resources into a single, trusted appeal was the most effective way to ensure help reached those who needed it.
“When Australians give through the Joint Appeal, they can be confident their donation is going to organisations with a genuine, longstanding presence in the region – 13 of our 15 member agencies are already responding on the ground right now.”
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Almost 5,000 people are still missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
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Severe flooding and landslides have affected communities along the Nepal-China border.
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Homes, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed.
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Search and rescue operations remain underway.
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Thousands of people are believed to require immediate humanitarian assistance.
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Priority needs include emergency shelter, food, clean water, hygiene supplies and medical care.
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Access to some affected communities remains difficult due to damaged transport routes and ongoing weather conditions.
About Emergency Action Alliance (EAA)
EAA brings together 15 leading Australian NGOs to raise funds quickly and efficiently to respond to humanitarian emergencies as they unfold. Members include ActionAid Australia, Act For Peace, ADRA, Anglican Overseas Aid, Australia for UNHCR, Australian Lutheran World Service, Baptist World Aid Australia, CARE Australia, Caritas Australia, CBM Australia, ChildFund Australia, Oxfam Australia, Plan International Australia, Save the Children Australia and Tearfund Australia.
About CARE Australia
CARE Australia supports women around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We work in partnership with local communities to provide equal opportunities for women that they have long been denied: the ability to earn an income, gain access to their fair share of resources, to lead and participate in decisions that affect their lives, and to be able to withstand the increasing impacts of climate disasters and other crises. www.care.org.au
