Topic: Bitcoin Charity in Nepal - Country Hit by Massive Earthquake (Read 957 times)

Oh, yes. Already done, and with good response. Primary topic threads:
www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/33v0qy/donate_bitcoin_to_nepal/
www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/33x7jn/nepal_earthquake_see_change_update/

Well done allgoodthings1. I also made a small donation just now. You should post this on reddit as well (if you haven't already) to get more attention.

UPDATE 26/04/2015 17:14 GMT

From Erik: "We've had a large influx of bitcoin donations today. Already 20+ ranging from a few bucks to 50. Thank you for any word you have spread. It is really appreciated."

Thanks for all the info allgoodthings1!

Donated.

UPDATE 26/04/2015 15:24 GMT
Another email from Erik:

He's in touch with Rotary International District 3292 – http://rotary3292.org/ – which is organizing a major aid initiative in the region.  In part, they are working to build temporary housing units in the area for about $1,000 USD each.  Erik is planning to speak with them first thing tomorrow (Monday) and commit funds for building one or two units.
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Erik also updated the See Change Facebook page about an hour ago.
https://www.facebook.com/SeeChangeFoundation

I just received this email reply from Erik Bouchard:

Sorry for the late reply. We've been busy outside helping with the community. Had a big tremor today around noon that got everyone shook up.

The epicenter was here in my district but we are considered lucky in terms of damagers. We've touched base with the Hospitals here to remind them of our assistance for those unable to cover their own medical costs. Quite a few houses were lost - but again this is nothing in comparison to Kathmandu and the destruction there. We'll be meeting with the local community tomorrow to do needs assessments of homes and schools. It's difficult today due to the ongoing tremors and also all community members are still sleeping in the streets and open spaces are they are afraid to go inside. Phone network comes and goes so widespread communication via the mobile network has been spotty. I'm prepared to help any schools or families who have been affected by this here. Including anything that comes up in neighboring districts that I hear about.

I'll try and call tomorrow. I'll write more tonight if I can. Was unable to sleep last night and have been on the go for the last 36 hours trying to help.

Really appreciate all your efforts. Of course, if any funds raised cannot be leveraged here I will ensure they are given to a partner org that follows the same mindset as us in Kathmandu. I will have more details of how we can get involved tomorrow.

Erik B

EDIT: This follow-up note from Eric: "The quake happened during a partnership we have with the red cross here in Lamjung. We were just completing our Second day of red cross first aid certifications for remote schools and communities. Couldn't be worse timing."

Donated 0.1 bitcoin.

Sorry it's not more.

I can't see any news on their page regarding the earthquake. Even on their Facebook page there is no mention of yesterday's disaster.

How can i be sure that money i intend to donate is going to go to the people in need?

Is there any other organization that takes bitcoin directly in Nepal?

is proofofdonation.com any good?

Tell that to the person I was quoting - they brought their god up, not me.  

I agree that all "god" talk should be kept to offtopic where it belongs.

Keep your fucking god exists or not topic to the offtopic section

That is the big question... Did he allow it for a reason, and was he protecting them from it before? We do not have these answers.

Everything happens for a reason.... it's just a pity that people has to suffer for it to happen.   {Sometimes tragedy brings people together}

They need more than a bit of luck and charity would makes things so much easier. How can we verify this address?

 

donated!

Why ask your god for help?  If he was able to help, he would have prevented the earthquake.  

Good luck to all the citizens of Nepal.

Another Earthquake just hit Nepal an hour ago, GOD please help the people of Nepal. Thanks for the link. The need as much help they can get right now.

Thank you for this link, I will donate as soon as I receive some bitcoin.
I have some dear friends in this country and really hope they are safe and ok.
It's great that bitcoin community reacted so quickly in order to support people in this country.

Thanks for the link

Donated. Thanks for the link.

Here is a great 501(c)(3) operating right in Nepal -- and taking bitcoin donations directly on their web site!

See Change Foundation :: http://www.scfnepal.org

I've corresponded with Erik Bouchard, See Change Founder and Volunteer, and sent money to them in the past. I know them to have an active outreach to people in need.