Dear Friends,
The International Monetary Fund has decided not to provide debt relief to Nepal in the face of the catastrophic earthquake that hit the country. This is devastating news for the Nepalese people. Being a poor country, they shoulder an enormous debt load to the IMF. Now they have been struck by one of the most devastating disasters to hit a country in the last decade.
In past years, I have seen firsthand the destruction wreaked by both Hurricane Katrina and the triple disaster in Japan. I’ve never seen such devastation as when visiting the countryside of Nepal this June. The pictures that I and others have shared don’t begin to capture the extent of the catastrophe.
In spite of all of the challenges, the work of Christ is alive and well. Here’s a direct quote from the leaders of A3 Nepal:
"We have reached to 13 [earthquake-devastated] districts, reached out to 6,500 people, and built two schools.”
A3 plans to continue to assist our colleagues in Nepal. Currently, they are focused on the assembly and distribution of Family Rebuilding Packages. For just $130 per package, our colleagues can provide the following to help a family of six to get back on their feet:
- Tin sheets and bamboo poles to construct a simple shelter
- A supply of rice, lentils, cooking oil, and salt
- Bowls, plates, utensils, etc.
- Towels
- Soaps - for personal washing and for clothes washing
- Blankets to provide flooring and bedrolls
- Mosquito nets
- Candy for the kids
Please help us to reach out to hurting families in Nepal. Your gifts will make a significant impact! If you’d like to help provide Family Rebuilding Packages, you can give here. Just click the Nepal Earthquake Relief designation.
...or send your check to A3, PO Box 3307, Cerritos, CA 90703.
To stay current on what God is doing in Nepal, follow our Nepal Updates.
Thank you for praying for and caring about the people of Nepal!
Joe Handley
