Urgent Jesuit Missions' Nepal Appeal

[p]The earthquake in Nepal has had a devastating impact killing thousands and injuring many more.  Water supplies are running short and there is a risk of disease causing still further loss of life.  The Jesuits in Nepal live and work alongside many of the affected communities are already involved in responding to the crisis.[/p][p]There are 68 Jesuits in Nepal, serving five schools (including a special needs school), a Higher Education College and social ministries supporting disadvantaged young people in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Deonia Mahehspur. The Jesuit schools grounds have been opened up to offer shelter and a place to camp, and the Jesuits will be working alongside the local community to provide aid.[/p][p]Jesuit Missions has already committed £10,000 to help the Jesuits in Nepal respond to the disaster. If you would like to show your support for, and solidarity with the people of Nepal you can donate here, and please remember the Nepalese community in your prayers.[/p][p]More information, and a report from Jesuits on the ground in Nepal can be found here.[/p][p][url=https://www.jesuit.org.uk/nepal-report-local-jesuits?utm_source=Jesuits+in+Britain&utm_campaign=80c409ed13-JIB_150428&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_22ed05a35f-80c409ed13-82614489]https://www.jesuit.org.uk/nepal-report-local-jesuits?utm_source=Jesuits+in+Britain&utm_campaign=80c409ed13-JIB_150428&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_22ed05a35f-80c409ed13-82614489[/url][/p]