A Desk That Can Take A Ton Of Earthquake Rubble
It's fairly light, costs $35 per student and could save lives in earthquake zones. But not everyone thinks this quake-proof desk is a good idea.
Earthquake
A 10-Year-Old Makes A Video So We 'Don't Forget Nepal'
Lucas Zutt has lived in Nepal since 2013. It's "where I belong," he says. He made a video so the world will have a close-up — and personal — view of the earthquake's impact.
Missing Marine Helicopter Is Found In Nepal
U.S. officials said it's likely the eight crew members onboard died in the crash. The helicopter was flying earthquake relief missions in Nepal.
Nepal's Peaceful Revolution: Citizens Rise Up To Aid Mountain Villages
Villages and towns in the Himalayan foothills are the hardest hit. This week's aftershock made it even more challenging to get aid to those in need. But ordinary folks are figuring out how to help.
Charities, Locals And Bikers Help Repair Nepal After New Quake
Nepal was just recovering from the first earthquake when a second one hit on Tuesday. People are fearful but more determined than ever to rebuild their country.
Virtual Volunteers Use Twitter And Facebook To Make Maps Of Nepal
After the earthquake struck, they began using social media to find out the extent of the damage, who needs help — even where aid groups are setting up shop.
Nepali Village Struggles To Recover From Earthquake
Some have vented their anger by throwing rocks at visiting politicians. Others have become social workers in their villages. But many Nepalis are absorbed in the daily struggle to find food and water.
Nepal's Medical Worries: Crowded Hospitals, Open Wounds
An estimated 14,000 people survived April's earthquake in Nepal with serious injuries. NPR's Rachel Martin gets a picture of medical conditions there from American E.R. doctor Bianca Grecu-Jacobs.
He Carried His Mom On His Back For 5 Hours En Route To Medical Care
The epicenter of the quake that struck Nepal was in the district of Gorkha, a few hours' drive from the capital of Kathmandu. We're just beginning to see the extent of the damage in villages there.
Earthquake Jolts Seattle's Nepalese-American Community Into Action
The city boasts one of the largest Nepalese communities. In the aftermath of the disaster, they've organized prayer vigils, collected money for relief efforts and sent medical personnel to the region.