Bhotekoshi (Nepal and Tibet) Flash Flood Relief Fund ( Boston Funds)

A glacial lake outburst flood originating from the Chinese border from the Xizang/Tibet area caused significant flooding and mudslides in northern Nepal and at the border on August 26. More than 1,200 people have been confirmed dead and more than 5,000 are still reported missing. Homes, roads, bridges, power plants and other critical infrastructure have been destroyed or badly damaged. Multiple bridges and roads have been washed away leaving some of the affected communities extremely difficult to reach. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground. Your Donation Supports: Oxfam-America Inc. Oxfam works with a global network of local organizations to address urgent humanitarian needs and protect lives. Oxfam is closely monitoring the situation in Nepal and coordinating with government, partners, and humanitarian organizations to assess the needs of people in the region impacted. International Committee of the Red Cross IFRC is releasing emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society's response to the severe flash flooding in norther Nepal. The funding will help the Nepal Red Cross respond to urgent needs while teams assess the scale of the destruction and identify communities requiring assistance. All Hands & Hearts All Hands & Hearts is responding to the floods and mudslides that have torn through Nepal. Since 2015, All Hands & Hearts team has worked alongside communities in Nepal, helping rebuild schools and strengthen the places families call home. Now, that same team is mobilized and ready to deploy, preparing to provide emergency relief in this unfolding crisis. Mercy Corps U.S. Mercy Corps is coordinating with local authorities and humanitarian partners to identify urgent needs and support emergency response efforts. Mercy Corps has worked in Nepal since 2005, helping communities affected by earthquakes, floods, and landslides while strengthening disaster preparedness and early warning systems.