How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort

The Nepali diaspora in Australia is organizing vigils and fundraising efforts following a devastating flood and landslide disaster in Nepal. The Australian government has pledged a $5 million support package as the death toll continues to rise.
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This highlights the humanitarian response to a major natural disaster and the role of international diaspora communities in relief efforts.
Mourners light candles for the victims of the Nepal flood disaster during prayers in Sydney’s Rockdale on Thursday night. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Mourners light candles for the victims of the Nepal flood disaster during prayers in Sydney’s Rockdale on Thursday night. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Breaking News Australia Nepal-Tibet flood disaster How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort Nepali and Tibetan communities plan vigils and work to raise funds for recovery in ‘devastating’ time
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia’s Nepali community plan to host vigils to remember the victims of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster to coincide with a day of mourning, as the number of people killed continues to rise.
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