Immediate Emergency Appeal

Nepal needs us.
Let's help Nepal stand back up.

Floods and mudslides have torn through villages across Nepal this week. Families have lost homes, belongings and loved ones — and they need shelter, food, clean water and medicine right now.

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September Campaign for Nepal

The Emergency

People need help now.

We have all seen the devastating events on the news from Nepal this week. Whole villages have been destroyed and thousands of people have been affected by the disaster.

🚨 An immediate need

People are in desperate need of shelter, food, medicine and clean water right now.

For families who have lost their homes or been displaced, emergency assistance can make a vital difference.

🇳🇵 Our community is responding

The Folkestone Nepalese Community is coordinating fundraising to support the emergency relief effort.

If you can donate, please do. No amount is too small or too large. Together, we can help Nepal in its hour of need.

Messages of Support

Folkestone stands with Nepal.

We are grateful for the support and solidarity shown by local civic and community leaders.

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“We have all seen the devastating events on the news from Nepal this week. Whole villages have been destroyed and over 2,000 people are currently missing.

People are in desperate need of shelter, food, medicine and clean water, right now!

Our Nepalese Community are co-ordinating fundraising for this relief. If you can donate, please do, no amount too small or too large. Let's help Nepal in its hour of need.”

Cllr Jackie Meade

The Worshipful Mayor of Folkestone

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“The Nepalese people are close to our hearts in Folkestone and we have all been horrified by devastating floods and mudslides, which have claimed so many lives and destroyed communities.

I offer my wholehearted support to this emergency appeal and hope that people will donate whatever they can afford to give, to support the rescue operation.”

Cllr Mike Blakemore

Cabinet Member for Community & Collaboration
Ward Councillor for Cheriton

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“This is our immediate appeal to support the emergency response in Nepal and to help those who are in urgent need.

I appeal to everyone in our community and our friends across Folkestone to come together and give whatever they can to help Nepal through this difficult time.”

Capt (Retd) Sumanchandra Rai

Chairman, Folkestone Nepalese Community

How You Can Help

Every contribution matters.

There are several ways you can support the emergency appeal.

Donate

Give whatever you can through our GoFundMe campaign. Every amount helps.

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Share this appeal with family, friends, colleagues and your social networks — one tap sends it on.

Transparency

Our commitment to transparency.

We want everyone who supports this appeal to understand how the fundraising works and where the money is intended to go.

✓ GoFundMe donationsDonations are made through the GoFundMe campaign rather than collected directly through this website.

✓ Intended recipientFunds raised through this appeal are intended to be donated to the British Red Cross Nepal Floods Emergency Appeal.

✓ Our targetWe're aiming to raise £5,000 by 30 September 2026 — every contribution, large or small, brings us closer.

✓ Final updateFNC will communicate the final amount raised and the donation made at the conclusion of the appeal.

✓ If DEC launches an appealShould the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launch its own appeal for this disaster, funds raised here will instead be directed to the DEC appeal.

Folkestone for Nepal

Nepal is not alone.

Thousands of miles may separate Folkestone from Nepal, but our thoughts, compassion and support can reach far beyond that distance.

Please give. Please share. Please stand with Nepal.

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Nepal needs us.Let's help Nepal stand back up.