Nepal crowdfunding
Help victims of the flash flood in Nepal
A severe flash flood has struck northern Nepal. Villages and houses have been damaged or swept away, roads and bridges have been destroyed, and many people urgently need shelter, clean drinking water, food and medical care.
You can help from Germany and Austria too. Do you have family, friends or other contacts in Nepal? Do you know a village, school, foundation, local organisation or community in need of direct help? With Spendenaktion you can quickly start a fundraiser and bring people from your network together.
Start a fundraiser for family or friends in Nepal
For people with family, friends or other contacts in Nepal, the disaster feels especially close. A house may be damaged or lost entirely. Emergency shelter may be needed, or there may be a shortage of food, clothing, medicine or other essentials.
With a personal fundraiser you can raise money for people you know yourself, and whose needs you understand at this moment.
Explain clearly who you are helping, what has happened and what the money raised will be used for. Then share your fundraiser with family, friends, colleagues and your network via WhatsApp and social media.
Start a fundraiser for Nepal
Do you know someone affected by the flash flood? Create a fundraising page and share the story with the people around you.
Take action for a village or local community
The effects of the flash flood are not limited to individual families. Entire communities have been affected, and some areas are hard to reach because roads and bridges have been damaged. Are you in contact with a village, school, foundation, volunteer organisation or local relief initiative in Nepal? You can start a fundraiser for them too. For example, you can raise money for:
Together you achieve more
A single contribution may seem small. But when many people help together, a considerable amount can come in within a short time. That is the power of crowdfunding.
With Spendenaktion you create a fundraising page, tell the story behind your initiative and easily share the fundraiser with your own network. Family, friends, colleagues and others involved can contribute directly or help by spreading the word.
The more often your fundraiser is shared, the greater the chance that people beyond your immediate network will want to help as well.
Make clear where the money goes
With emergency relief, trust matters even more. So make it as clear as possible who you are raising money for and how the money reaches the people or organisation affected. For example, explain:
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Who you want to help Name the person, family, organisation or community you are starting the fundraiser for.
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What your relationship with the recipients is Explain how you know the person or organisation. That makes your fundraiser understandable and credible.
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What exactly has happened Describe the situation on the ground and the consequences of the flash flood.
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What help is needed now Say whether it concerns shelter, drinking water, food, medical care or rebuilding.
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What the amount raised will be used for State how you intend to use the money and why that is most urgent right now.
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How the money reaches the recipients Explain by which route the money gets to Nepal and who is responsible for spending it there.
Post updates regularly while the fundraiser runs. Show what help has been made possible and what needs remain. That gives donors confidence and keeps people involved.
How do you start a fundraiser for Nepal with Spendenaktion?
Create your fundraising page
Choose a clear title, add a suitable photo and set a target amount.
Explain who you are helping
Describe who you are starting the fundraiser for and why your help is needed.
Make the goal concrete
State what the money will be used for, such as shelter, food, medical care or rebuilding.
Share your fundraiser
Spread the word via WhatsApp, email, Facebook, Instagram and other channels in your network.
Keep donors informed
Post updates as soon as there is news about the situation or as soon as money raised has been used for relief.
Why start a fundraiser for Nepal with Spendenaktion?
Online quickly
You can create a fundraising page without any technical knowledge and start sharing right away.
Suited to personal emergency relief
You can raise money for family, friends, local organisations or other specific initiatives.
A platform for the German-speaking region
Spendenaktion is aimed at fundraisers and donors in Germany and Austria.
Trusted payment methods
Donors can contribute easily online using familiar payment methods.
Support when you have questions
Do you have questions about your fundraiser, donations or payouts? The Spendenaktion support team is happy to help.
Weekly payouts
Donations received are paid out weekly, so the support raised can be put to use quickly.
Tips for a trustworthy emergency relief fundraiser
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Use first-hand information Share what you know from family, friends or local contacts, and make clear when information is still uncertain.
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Avoid unconfirmed claims In major disasters, casualty numbers and damage estimates change quickly. So do not use exact figures in your fundraiser unless they come from a current and reliable source.
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Show who the recipients are Explain which person, family, organisation or community will receive the donations.
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Be transparent about how money is transferred Explain how you transfer the amount raised to Nepal and who is responsible for spending it there.
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Share updates regularly Let donors know what is changing and what help their contribution has made possible.
Example texts for your fundraising page
Example text for family in Nepal
Dear family, friends and acquaintances, our family has been hit hard by the severe flash flood in Nepal. Their house and belongings are damaged, and there is an urgent need for shelter, food and other essentials.
We have started this fundraiser to help them directly with the immediate emergency and the rebuilding. Every contribution, large or small, helps. Cannot donate? Then it also means a lot if you share this fundraiser. Thank you very much for your support.
Example text for a local initiative
Dear all, because of the flash flood in Nepal, a community we are personally in contact with urgently needs help.
We are raising money for shelter, drinking water, food and other essentials. The proceeds will be used directly by our local contacts to provide help where it is needed most. Would you like to contribute or share this fundraiser? Every form of support helps. Thank you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I raise money for family in Nepal with Spendenaktion?
Yes. You can start a personal fundraiser for family, friends or other people affected by the disaster.
Can I start a fundraiser for a local organisation in Nepal?
Yes. Clearly explain which organisation or community it concerns, what your relationship with it is and what the donations will be used for.
What can I raise money for?
For example for shelter, food, clean drinking water, medication, clothing, rebuilding houses or supporting families.
Do I have to share proof of the damage?
That is not required, but clear information, photos and updates can give donors more confidence. Always take privacy and dignity into account.
How do I make sure my fundraiser comes across as trustworthy?
Be transparent about who you are helping, why help is needed, what the money will be used for and how the donations reach the recipients.
How do I share my fundraiser for Nepal?
Start with family, friends and acquaintances, then share the fundraiser via WhatsApp, social media, associations, faith communities and other relevant networks.
Can I help even if I do not know anyone in Nepal personally?
Yes. You could start a fundraiser for a reliable organisation or local initiative you are in contact with. Check carefully beforehand who the recipients are and how the help will be used.
Want to help? Start a fundraiser for Nepal today
For many affected families and communities, help is urgently needed right now. Do you know someone affected by the flash flood? Do you have family or other contacts in Nepal, or do you know a reliable local initiative that could use support?
Then take action. Start a fundraiser, share it with your network and give others the chance to help. Every fundraiser starts with one person. Together, that can grow into a great deal of help.