An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, taking more than 5,000 people and injuring many more. A government spokesperson has estimated the death toll to go up to 10,000 people. Accurate numbers will come in as rescue efforts make progress in the days and weeks to come.

What are the Global Shapers and Young Global Leaders of Kathmandu doing?

The Global Shapers and Young Global Leaders of Kathmandu are doing a donation drive for basic necessities. These funds will support efforts of verified and efficient NGOs identified by Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub as most capable of helping in severely earthquake-affected areas like Sindhupalchowk and Kathmandu valley. For daily updates about our relief efforts, please follow Lokesh Todi’s Facebook album or go to our Indiegogo’s fundraising link for video updates.