To date, the crisis has taken more than 1400 lives, left thousands missing and caused billions of dollars’ worth of damage.
Climate scientists have attributed the disaster to rising temperatures and thawing permafrost destabilising the Himalayan peaks, causing 55 million tonnes of rock to plunge 3900 feet into river systems.
Global service organisation Rotary International has mobilised a humanitarian response, providing supplies and crucial funding to support relief efforts.
“The Rotary Club of Laurieton distributes funding raised throughout the year to both local and international projects,” Rotary Club of Laurieton president Caroline Hall told News Of The Area.
“Following the Nepal disaster, the club donated $1000 to Shelterbox Australia and $1000 to the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel.”
Shelterbox provides emergency shelter and essential household items after disasters.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
“For some situations, family-sized tents are best,” Ms Hall said.
“They provide shelter until people can start rebuilding. In other places, heavy-duty tarpaulins, ropes and nails can patch up damaged buildings.
“Essential items like water filters, mosquito nets, and cooking sets also help people survive.”
The Rotary Club of Dhulikhel is dedicated to humanitarian efforts across Nepal, serving as a vital hub for community development and international collaboration.
It is providing on-the-ground assistance and has extensive local and cultural knowledge to ensure aid for the conditions people are living in is appropriate.
The Laurieton club sources funds via its twice-yearly book sales, which are well supported by the local community.
Book sale coordinator Philip Town said the club was thankful for the steady volume of quality books donated so far for the next sale in January.
“However, we’d welcome a lot more to make another successful event.”
Books can be dropped off at Always Able Pet Boarding in Kew, Big A+ Tile Power in Laurieton, or by calling Rotarian Alan Anderson 0428 488 417.
By Rachael THORPE
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