The OpenNepal site looks to make donations transparent by publicly tracking how much money NGOs and agencies receive.

The Nepal government estimated that it needs more than 6 billion dollars for post-earthquake reconstruction efforts. The money started pouring in from many countries. A local Nepali startup stepped up to lift the veil behind where is the money coming and how is it being spent


Read the full story on TakePart about Young Innovations, a Nepali tech startup that helps international aid agencies report their numbers.

Dipti Thapaliya, a nurse at New York City's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, felt compelled to fly home to Nepal when she heard of the devastating earthquake. She landed in Kathmandu within a few days to assist medical teams working in the most critically affected regions. Dipti was determined to make a difference, and reached out to many aid organizations with operations in Nepal through Facebook and email.

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Nepal Earthquake

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