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2006/09/08 |
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Source: eNepalnews.com |
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URL: www.enepalnews.com
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Help & support toward the recent flood and landslide victims in Nepal
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Nepal Seattle Society(NSS) and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) join together to appeal for help & support toward the recent flood and landslide victims in Nepal.
Seattle, Washington, September 7, 2006:
On August 24, 2006, heavy and continuous rain caused floods and landslides in Bajura, Baitadi, Nawalparasi, Banke, Bardiya and Achham districts in the western part of Nepal occurring over a four day period. According to the disaster report of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), the flood water heavily affected Banke and Bardiya in the mid-western region and landslides deeply affected Achaam district in the far-western region. Hundreds of houses were completely demolished. More than 300 cattle were swept away. Hundreds of people are still missing and more than 10,000 people have been displaced.
Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) is working hard to help support the victims of such a large scale natural disaster. Even though we Nepalese are half-way around the world here in the USA, we are deeply saddened by this news. We are very proud of NRCS for their great humanitarian work during this difficult time in Nepal.
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) both appeal to all Nepalese and friends of Nepal to join us and help support the victims and survivors of such devastating natural calamities in our country. Thousands of our friends/families are waiting for help and support at this difficult time.
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is hosting fundraiser programs starting today September 7th until the end of October 2006. We urge all of our members/friends, well-wishers, and friends of Nepal here in the USA to contribute as much as you can for this noble cause.
Please make your check payable to Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) and send to the address below no later than the end of October 2006. Remember to write "For Floods/Landslide Victims" on your check.
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is a United States Registered and a 501(c)(3) tax exempted non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible and an official receipt will be mailed to you. NSS and NRCS assure you that 100% of your donations will go to the victims.
Please send your check to:
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
PO Box 45633
Seattle, WA 98145
U. S. A.
We will have fundraiser booths at our following events also:
September 9, 2006: The 5th Pacific Northwest Nepali Jamghat 2006 in Seattle hosted by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
October 7, 2006: Dashain Celebration 2006 hosted by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
October 22, 2006: Tihar & Mha Puja Celebration 2006 promoted/sponsored by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
Closeout fundraiser gathering at the end of October or beginning of November 2006.
Contacts:
Dhan B. Pun, General Secretary, NSS, 1-206-321-5779
Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Chairman, NRCS, 977-1-427-2761
Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your generous donations to help support the victims and survivors of such devastating natural calamities in our country.
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