Deadly Earthquake in Sikkim Province rocks India, Nepal and Tibet

                               

As reported, dozens of people have been killed and many more injured after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook the north-eastern province of Sikkim, a border state between India, Nepal and Tibet on Sunday 19^th September 2011. Sikkim being the epicenter of the earthquake (was 64-68 km away from Gangtok). It is estimated that over 120 people are still missing. There is much debris, making search and rescue difficult; additionally rain and landslides are hindering the search and rescue operations: officials in Sikkim are concerned that the death toll could rise further. Homeless with the approaching winter is a further issue of concern.

  

While local officials have offered assurance to do everything needed to deal with the situation, it also needs your help to lessen the impact of the catastrophe.

Your generous donations in support of relief efforts are greatly appreciated.

 DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED TO ENABLE THE PROVISION OF:

• MEDICAL SUPPLIES
• FOOD AND CLEAN WATER
• SHELTER
• OTHER HUMANITARIAN SERVICES

Time is of the essence:  urgent steps are needed now to find, rescue, support and re-house the earthquake victims, their families, neighbors and friends in the region.

We welcome your help and any practical encouragement in support of Adhyatmik Foundation’s fundraising efforts and active contribution towards achieving our key objective of rebuilding the lives of communities as far as possible.

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