I’ve been trying to find the right words to talk about what’s happening in Nepal right now.
Watching the videos and images coming out of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and so many other affected communities has been incredibly heartbreaking.
Families have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and, most tragically, their loved ones. There are still people missing, and so many people are facing an incredibly uncertain and painful time.
So I wanted to share a few ways we can help, especially for those of us living abroad who are wondering what we can do from afar.
When you’re far away, it can be really difficult to know what to do. You want to help, but sometimes you simply don’t know where to begin.
If you’re able to donate
You can support Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, which is the government’s official portal for donations towards flood relief.
For friends in Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, Oxfam Canada and Unicef Canada also have dedicated Nepal flood relief campaigns. I’ve shared verified links in my bio for anyone who would like to contribute and wants to do so safely. Donations through eligible Canadian charities may also qualify for a charitable tax receipt.
But financial donations aren’t the only way we can help.
We can support Nepali-led relief efforts and trusted organizations working directly on the ground, where local knowledge and connections can make a huge difference.
We can also share verified information and specific requests for help. In a disaster, accurate information matters. Before sharing a fundraiser, donation link, or urgent request, take a moment to make sure it comes from a legitimate and trusted source.
If you have family or friends in Nepal, reach out and ask what they actually need. Sometimes sending support directly to someone you trust on the ground can help them access food, medicine, transportation, temporary shelter, or other necessities quickly.
We can also organize small fundraisers through our workplaces, schools, communities, cultural organizations, or simply among our friends and family.
And if you have a skill that could help, offer it. Translation, design, communications, fundraising, social media, logistics, or simply connecting people to the right resources, all of these things can be valuable.
But there’s another kind of help we need to talk about.
The emotional impact of being far away.
Many of us are watching this unfold while worrying about our families, our friends, our communities, and our home.
Sometimes there is a strange kind of helplessness that comes with being far away. You’re seeing everything unfold, but you can’t necessarily be there to help.
And sometimes, we just need somewhere to talk.
I’ve created a dedicated space in my WhatsApp community called “Khula Aakash Parkhidai Chha.”
It’s a space where we can come together, connect, share what we’re feeling, and support one another.
If you’re feeling affected by what’s happening in Nepal, whether you’re worried about someone, grieving from afar, feeling overwhelmed, or simply looking for connection, you’re very welcome to join us.
You don’t have to have the right words.
You don’t have to know how to help.
You can simply come, listen, talk, and be with people who understand.
And let’s remember that recovery doesn’t end when the waters recede.
There will be a long road ahead.
Homes will need to be rebuilt. Livelihoods will need to be restored. Communities will need support long after the immediate emergency has passed and the news cycle has moved on.
So let’s not only show up for Nepal today.
Let’s keep showing up in the weeks, months, and years ahead.
For me, Nepal is home in so many ways. It’s where my music comes from, where so many of my memories live, and where so many of the people I love are.
So my heart is with everyone who is hurting, everyone who is searching, everyone who is grieving, and everyone helping on the ground.
There is a long road ahead of us. A lot of healing. A lot of rebuilding.
But we’re all in this together.
If you’re far away, you can still help.
You can still connect.
You can still care.
You can still be part of the healing.
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