A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday 25 th April causing widespread...

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A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday 25th April causing

widespread damage.

The homes of 2.8 million people have been destroyed or damaged.

Families are sleeping in makeshift tents, afraid of returning home. Monsoon rains are approaching.

Shelter is a

priority.

With your urgent help, Habitat will provide life saving shelter to 100,000

people.

What’s in an Emergency Shelter Kit?

Tools and materials that offerimmediate protection from the elements. Items include:

• Tarpaulins• Rope• 2" umbrella nails• Hammer• Scissors or box cutter

The Habitat response also includes:

Mobilising engineers to carry out house-by-house damage assessments, as many families fear staying in their homes.

In the long-term, we will support families to rebuild their homes and lives.

Habitat has worked in Nepal for 18 yearsOperates in 35 of Nepal’s 75 Districts

Supported 54,000 families to improve their living conditions

The funds you raise will get

shelter to those who need it most.

Learn more about our Nepal Earthquake Appeal:

http://www.habitatni.co.uk/donate/nepal-earthquake/

Thank You