ASIA/NEPAL - The Church helps quake victims in remote areas

Kathamndu (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation remains serious but international support is coming and people are finding a bit of comfort. A coordination committee of all the organizations and NGOs involved has been set up. Caritas is helping people affected by the earthquake in seven districts. We are focusing on families and affected villages in remote areas", is what Fr. Silas Bogati, pro-Vicar Apostolic of Nepal says. The priest told Fides: "The important thing is to show unity between all those involved in solidarity and to coordinate the relief efforts. Today the Nepalese are a bit more relieved to see how the help is coming from all over the world. The mobilization of the international community is moving. After the relief phase, reconstruction will begin. As Catholic Church we are fully engaged in this work of closeness and love and we bring people a message of hope: life is not over, hope is alive!".
As reported to Fides, Caritas is helping thousands of inhabitants of villages near the epicenter of the earthquake, in Gordkha and Sindhupalanchowk and other outlying districts, such as Nuwakot, Lamjung, Rasuwa, Dhadhing and Okheldhuga. Thanks to the solidarity shown by Caritas present in many countries in the world, dozens of trucks and airfreight have arrived or are en route to Nepal. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 05/05/2015)