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Earthquake in Nepal: The Countries that Have Come Together to Help

On April 25, 2015, Nepal was hit with a massive and devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Nepal's Prime Minister has stated that the death toll could reach 10,000, with many more who are injured and homeless. The world has come together to help Nepal in many different, and necessary ways.

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The European Union

The European Union

The European Union has provided:
-€3 million for initial help.
-There will be teams sent for various re-building projects
-A team has been sent for search and rescue.

Info retrieved from:http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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Singapore

Singapore

-A Search and Rescue team was sent right after the earthquake
-Offered 100,000 to the Singapore Red Cross to help with rescue and rebuilding efforts.

Info retrieved from:http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

-Army Personnel has been sent.
-Planning to send more-in a larger group.
-They will be providing food supplies.

Info retrieved from:http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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Canada

Canada

Canada has sent immediate relief supplies to Nepal
-Has contributed 5 million dollars
-Government will match the donations made to the relief organizations involved.

Info retrieved from: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nepal-earthquake-canadian-charities-taking-donations-to-help-survivors-1.3050527

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UAE

UAE

-88 Member Search and Rescue team
-Red Crescent to Provide aid.

Info retrieved from: http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-search-and-rescue-teams-head-to-nepal-2015-04-26-1.588547

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Australia

Australia

Australia has provided a response team.

"The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu is working closely with Nepalese authorities and other donors to assess the full extent of the disaster. Australia’s $5 million assistance will include:"

$2.5 million to assist Australian non-government organisations;
$2 million to support United Nations partners; and
$0.5 million to support the Australian Red Cross.

Info retrieved from: http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2015/jb_mr_150426.aspx

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Malaysia

Malaysia

-Have sent in 30 members of Disaster Assistance and Rescue team.
-20 Doctors sent in.

Info retrieved from:http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

-Will give £5million- £2million to the Red Cross
-A large number of UK charities and disaster relief organizations will donate and help.

Info retrieved from:http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-32474414

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Japan

Japan

Japan has offered:

-25 Million Yen for relief

  • 70 member Disaster relief team has been sent.

Info retrieved from:http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/26/national/abe-offers-aid-to-nepal-after-earthquake/#.VT_dq87Fu9Z

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Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan will provide:

-37 member medical team
-Team will include surgeons, nurses, and specialists.

Info retrieved from:http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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Israel

Israel

Israel provided:

-260 member rescue team
-95 tons of humanitarian and medical supplies
-Will set up a working field hospital

Info retrieved from:http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/69016-150425-nepal-israel-sends-aid-anxiously-monitoring-news-of-casualties

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China

China

China has provided:

-20 Million yuan (3.3 million US)
-Much needed relief supplies-blankets and generators
-62 member search and rescue team

Info retrieved from: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2015-04/26/content_20546160.htm

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India

India

India has provided:

-Super Hercules aircraft with Defence force members.

  • 285 Members of the Team have been sent. -3 Field hospitals -2 Helicopters

Info retrieved from :http://qz.com/391567/indian-helicopters-israeli-hospitals-and-malay-medics-how-the-world-is-coming-to-nepals-aid/

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Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan has provided:

-Four C-130 Aircraft
-30 Bed Hospital
-Medical Team
-Food-2000 meals/ready to eat
-200 tents and 600 blankets
Info retrieved from: http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail/70012/2

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United States

United States

The United States:

-Will provide, according to John Kerry, 10 million dollars for disaster relief.
-70 Humanitarian personnel
-45 square tons of supplies
-This added to teams already working in Nepal