Responding to immediate
needs for food, clean water and shelter, as well as the need for
accurate information through on-the-ground assessment, Episcopal Relief
& Development will support ACT Alliance efforts implemented
through a partner office in Kathmandu. The ACT Alliance works in
coordination with major international groups such as UN OCHA to
maximize efficiency and impact of aid, mobilizing local networks to
reach remote areas. Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact
with the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia regarding support for the
work of the Deanery of Nepal, which is part of the Diocese of
Singapore. The organization may also support other partners in the
region including CASA, the humanitarian arm of the National Council of
Churches in India, and the Amity Foundation, an independent Christian
organization in China.
"It is a frightening
time, with so many homes and buildings already destroyed and the threat
of aftershocks causing others to collapse," said Abagail Nelson,
Episcopal Relief & Development's Senior Vice President of Programs.
"People need spiritual support as they try to keep their families
safe, or find and save those who are missing. We urge prayers for all those impacted by the quake, and for those who are bringing relief, support and encouragement to people in need."
