[cma-l] Fwd: [Amarc-europe-members] AMARC launches a fundraising campaign to help rebuild community radios in Nepal // L’AMARC lance une campagne de financement afin d’aider à la reconstruction des radios communautaires du Népal

[Steve Buckley]

Source: AMARC



* AMARC launches a fundraising campaign to help rebuild community radios in
Nepal <http://www.amarc.org/?q=nepal>*


Radio Sindhu and Radio Gorkha were damaged by the earthquake. © ACORAB,
AMARC Asia-Pacific


*Montreal, May 5, 2015*. On April 25, Nepal was struck by an earthquake
<http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/03/most-buildings-in-kathmandu-deemed-uninhabitable-following-quake>
of 7.9 in magnitude. The damages are extensive and numerous aftershocks
have complicated search and rescue work and the delivery of humanitarian
help. The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
<http://www.amarc.org/> (AMARC) expressed its solidarity with the people of
Nepal and mobilizes its network to support them.


 Nepal can count on a strong and vibrant community radio network. Stations
are operating all over the country, even in remote areas. However, the
April 25 earthquake has taken a toll on the network. More than a hundred
radio stations in 30 districts have been affected and are in need of urgent
help.

Our staff from the Asia Pacific office
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMARC-Asia-Pacific/579244995449551> are on
the ground and hard at work, in collaboration with the Association of
Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal <http://www.acorab.org.np/> (ACORAB),
assessing the status of community radios that have been damaged by the
earthquake. Teams have been deployed in the field and are visiting some of
the most severely impacted districts.

*Why should you support the community radios of Nepal?*

Community radios are a powerful tool in disaster relief situations. They
are an indispensable way to provide reliable information to vulnerable
population, help the humanitarian relief and ease the fear and worries of
the population in tense situations. These radios are deeply rooted in their
communities and serve as a focal point for the population to get the
services they deserve and need in their language. In emergency situations,
community radios can help make a difference.

*How you can help?*

·         Make a secured donation to this fundraising campaign
<http://www.amarc.org/?q=nepal> on AMARC’s website

·         Promote the fundraising campaign in your network and on-air

·         Add a link to the campaign on your website

·         Promote the fundraising campaign on social media

*What the community radios of Nepal need*

Your donation will help to provide basic support to the damaged radio
stations to ensure restoration of their services urgently. With your help,
our teams will rebuild and repair the stations that have suffered damages:

   - repair studios and broadcasting equipment
   - repair or rebuild antennas, towers, power generation sources
   - buy computers and broadcasting equipment
   - buy portable audio recorders, cameras

*All the funds donated to this campaign will go to the restoration of the
community radio network of Nepal. Your donation will enable AMARC to
provide support and expertise to our friends and colleagues in Nepal who
are in dire need of help.*

*We thank you for your generous support!*



Contact: secretariat at si.amarc.org | 514 982-0351

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*Through service to members, networking and project implementation, the **World
Association of Community Radio Broadcasters* <http://www.amarc.org/>*
(AMARC) gathers more than 4,000 community radios, federations and community
media stakeholders in more than 150 countries. Follow us on **Twitter*
<https://twitter.com/AMARCnews>* | Join us on **Facebook*
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Secrétariat international / International Secretariat / Secretariado
Internacional
AMARC
Tel: +1-514-982-0351
Fax: +1-514-849-7129
Email: secretariat at si.amarc.org
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