We're working on a Mother's Day card design that acknowledges a gift made to the relief effort made in honor of the recipient. We'll post it & pin it when it's ready.
NPR.org's article "What You Need to Know Before Donating to Earthquake Relief in Nepal" suggests ways to make the most of your donation, including resources to verify that your donation is going to reputable agencies, and what not to do (money to spend in the local Nepalese economy is more helpful than shipping things right now).
"If you're thinking about making a donation to help Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake, now is the time to act.
Immediate aid is essential, says Center for Global Development fellow Vijaya Ramachandran, who has drawn her conclusions from looking at the earthquake in Haiti and other disasters. "The aid that comes in within the first weeks and even months is of a life-saving nature. That's the period when the local capacity is almost zero. So outside help is really important." [article by Diane Cole, NPR.org ]
