Samaritan's Purse Canada

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May 2015 - On April 25, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal, with the epicentre 81 km northwest of Kathmandu. The earthquake has affected over 8 million people, displaced 2.8 million, and has left more than 3.5 million Nepalese in need of food assistance. To date, the Government of Nepal has confirmed over 8,600 deaths and 16,800 injured. On May 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, northeast of Kathmandu, and near its border with China. This aftershock caused additional damage and loss of life, including throughout many areas already impacted by the April 25 earthquake. With DFATD's support, Samaritan’s Purse Canada is helping to meet the shelter, hygiene, and household items needs of up to 30,000 earthquake-affected people. Project activities include: (1) distribution of emergency relief supplies, including tarps, blankets, jerry cans, cooking kits, and hygiene items; and (2) distribution of emergency shelter kits and tools.