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On September 18, 2011, an earthquake of historic magnitude hit Sikkim, Darjeeling and neighboring Nepal. Measured as a 6.8 earthquake on the Richter Scale, the quake injured thousands and crumbled buildings. The death toll is currently undetermined but the estimated amount continues to rise. The survivors and rescue workers battle harsh rains, landslides and aftershocks.
Pema, a resident of the region said, "In all my life, I have never witnessed such fear". Tens of thousands have evacuated with no place to go. Early reports indicate that schools collapsed, roads sunk and debris engulfed the region. Power and communication methods remain elusive.
One of the many badly damaged structures is the Darjeeling Druk Sangag Choeling Monastery. The monastery plays a significant spiritual role and guardian of rare tradition and art. And as a testimony to cross-border cooperation and despite its own devastation, the Druk Sangag Choeling community is ready to volunteer and administer aid.
While this region is rich in culture, tradition and compassion, it's infrastructure makes relief efforts challenging. However, thousands of local Live to Love volunteers are mobilized and ready to help. Please join us in saving and rebuilding lives.
Your donation will help:
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Provide urgent medical care and humanitarian aid for survivors,
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Restore damaged infrastructure and homes, and
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Provide long-term rebuilding of these devastated communities
They need
our love
our action
to survive!
Alternatively if you wish to pay in local currency by cheque or telegraphic transfer, you can remit your payment to the follwoing account:-
| Payee |
PERSATUAN PENGANUT AGAMA BUDDHA DRUK THARPA CHOLING,
PULAU PINANG
19 Love Lane 10200 Georgetown Penang
Tel: +604-2628868 Fax:+604-2638280
Email: drukpapg@yahoo.com |
| Name Of Bank |
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd |
| Branch |
Lebuh Bishop Branch, 64E-H Lebuh Bishop, 10200 Penang, Malaysia |
| Bank Account |
345-3-011155-3 |
| SWIFT Code |
uovbmykl |
| Remarks |
Please specify Donation as: EARTHQUAKE FUND |
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