Guernsey is sending £50,000 to UK charity ShelterBox, to support communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.
The donation from the Overseas Aid & Development Commission (OADC) comes after Jersey, which at 104,000 has a population about 1.6 times Guernsey’s, gave £200,000 to the appeal at the start of this week.
Deputy Jennifer Strachan, OADC President, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected, and we recognise the immense human suffering and hardship being experienced by communities across the region.
“As Nepal moves from the immediate rescue phase of this disaster into the next stage of humanitarian response, attention is turning to the urgent needs of families who have lost their homes, possessions and access to essential services.
More than 1,000 people have died in the humanitarian disaster, with nearly 4,000 still missing.
Deputy Strachan added: “ShelterBox is a well-established partner of the commission, having received previous emergency relief funding for humanitarian crises around the world, as well as support through community partnerships with local Rotary clubs in Guernsey.
“The Commission is pleased to support ShelterBox’s rapid response efforts, providing emergency shelter and essential household items to affected communities and helping families begin the process of recovery and rebuilding their lives.”
