A3’s first relief team will be on the ground May 17 to begin delivering aid and assessing upcoming needs. The team will immediately distribute relief through a network of local churches.
This is a letter from Noel Becchetti sent to his prayer team and financial supporters...
Dear Friends,
I am departing for Asia. On May 17, I will arrive into Kathmandu, Nepal. A3 has asked me to bring in resources that have been generously donated by people like you. While I am there, I will spend time with our A3 Nepal national leaders, listening to them as they determine how to best minister to their congregations, neighborhoods, and communities. My assignment is to collect their ideas and suggestions as to how A3 can be of assistance to them in the coming weeks and months.
Thank you for your prayers, especially for the millions still suffering in Nepal.
Blessings,
Noel
P.S.: As I sat down to write this note, Nepal suffered another major earthquake, which has led to more death and destruction. A3 is continuing to accept donations to help with the ongoing efforts in Nepal. https://give.asianaccess.org If you would prefer to donate by check, checks can be made out to A3 and sent to:
A3
PO Box 3307 | Cerritos, CA 90703
THANK YOU for your consideration.
Don't Forget Nepal!
Even before the second major quake, A3 president Joe Handley observed that Nepal had already fallen off the radar screen, but the remaining needs are massive. He encouraged donors to "give toward organizations that share your particular philosophy." Here is A3's relief philosophy in Nepal:
A3 will distribute funds received from churches and leaders across the world in response to the tragedy in Nepal. From past experience, we have learned that in a disaster situation like this, our first ministry priority is to work with local, indigenous leaders. This strategy was originally laid out by A3 National Director Adrian De Visser following the tsunami that struck his native Sri Lanka in December 2004. We have incorporated the lessons we learned from the Sri Lanka relief effort, as well as from our experiences in Japan following the triple disaster of March 2011.
Here are other organizations we are recommending...
- Sunrise International Mission similarly distributes funds through local churches on the ground in Nepal. A3 is partnering with Sunrise, as it has in Japan.
- Recommended "first responder" organizations:
How to Give toward A3’s Relief Work
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- Support churches who are doing relief work. A3 is distributing funds raised through local churches in Nepal for use where it's needed most. To give online, click the red “Give Now!” button (US$) below or click here...
...or send your check to A3, PO Box 3307, Cerritos, CA 90703.
Massive Needs: With monsoon season approaching, 2 million are living in tents... 8 million people affected across 39 districts... 600,000 homes destroyed or damaged.
More Information
- Nepal Earthquake Relief Updates - For the latest reports, radio interviews, how to pray, etc., visit this page often.
- Noel Becchetti's staff profile
- If you're interested in going, Samaritan's Purse is currently sending specialists, first responders and medical personnel. A3 will likely partner with Samaritan's Purse to send church teams after initial relief and recovery period is completed. But this won't happen until late Summer or early Fall.
