[Tibeto-burman-linguistics] Our colleagues and friends in the Himalaya

Thu Apr 30 13:49:09 UTC 2015

Thanks George,

On social media, a number of transparent and legitimate agencies have been
mentioned, but I also think we should heed the advice of those in our
circle who know of particular agencies or group who could make most
immediate and local use of donations. If there is enough demand, I can
assemble a list of what I know and then others in our group can either add
to that or suggest deletions based on past experience.

On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 5:53 AM, <george.vandriem at isw.unibe.ch> wrote:

>  Dear Kristine,
>
>  For anyone who is interested, we have a fund, 100% of which is going
> directly to the villagers of the destoryed villages of Sunkhani and, if
> funds permit, also to Sundravati in Dolakha district. Krishna and I are
> managing the bookkeeping, which will be completely transparent. Krishna is
> in a plane to Nepal now with tents, blankets and supplies because no rescue
> teams or relief have reached his villages at all. These are only two out of
> hundreds of villages, but the village-wise approach is at least
> accountable, efficient and effective. Another friend of mine in London is
> doing the same for his devastated village in Gorkha. Anyone interested may
> contact me for details.
>
>  Many good wishes,
> George
>
>
>
>
>
>   Professor Dr. George van Driem
> Director, Institute of Linguistics
> University of Bern
> Länggassstrasse 49, Postfach 999
> CH 3000 Bern 9, Switzerland
>
>  vandriem at isw.unibe.ch
> www.himalayanlanguages.org <http://www.himalayanlaguages.org/>
>
>
>
>
>
>  On 30 Apr 2015, at 09:17, M Mazard <mireille.mazard at GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>  Hi Kristine,
>
>  Thanks for this message.  I would like to make a donation to support
> victims of the earthquake.  Can you recommend any particular NGO or
> disaster relief fund that might be more effective in its use of funds or
> its ability to reach poorer villagers?
>
>  All the best,
>
>  Mireille
>
>  Mireille Mazard
> Associate Fellow
> Department of Sociology
> University of Warwick
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Kristine Hildebrandt <khildeb at siue.edu>
> wrote:
>
>>  Dear Himalayan academic community:
>>
>> The earthquake that shook Nepal (and the region), that killed thousands,
>> and that injured, displaced and wounded the bodies and spirits of many more
>> thousands in-country and abroad, was truly devastating news to us all. At
>> this time, I can report (with considerable relief) that the professors and
>> scholars that make up our community have been reported as safe and
>> accounted for in some way or another.
>>
>> While I (and I'm sure, you) continue to follow the emerging reports as
>> closely as possible, if any members of this community have TB-relevant
>> updates to report, or if corrections need to be shared, please feel free to
>> contact me (khildeb at siue.edu) and I will share that information to the
>> best of my ability. Feel free also to share this message with any other
>> interested individuals or parties, in the hope of updates and accurate
>> information.
>>
>> Best wishes to all in this difficult time,
>>
>> Kristine A. Hildebrandt
>>
>> editor, *Himalayan Linguistics
>> <http://escholarship.org/uc/himalayanlinguistics>*, April 29, 2015
>>
>>  --
>>   Orche
>> ('Thanks' in Manange)
>>
>> *Kristine A. Hildebrandt*
>> *Associate Professor, Department of English Language & Literature*
>>
>> *Senior co-Chair 2015, Committee on Endangered Languages and their
>> Preservation (CELP) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville*
>>
>>
>> *Box 1431 Edwardsville, IL 62026 U.S.A. 618-650-3380 <618-650-3380>
>> (office)*
>>
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-- 
Orche
('Thanks' in Manange)

*Kristine A. Hildebrandt*
*Associate Professor, Department of English Language & Literature*

*Senior co-Chair 2015, Committee on Endangered Languages and their
Preservation (CELP)Southern Illinois University Edwardsville*

*Box 1431Edwardsville, IL 62026 U.S.A.618-650-3380 (office)*

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