Nepal crowdfunding
Help victims of the flash flood in Nepal
A severe flash flood has hit northern Nepal. Villages and homes 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 the Netherlands and Belgium too. Do you have family, friends or other contacts in Nepal? Do you know a village, school, foundation, local organisation or community that needs direct support? Through Steunactie you can quickly start a fundraiser and bring your network together to help.
Start your fundraiser
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 home may be damaged or lost entirely. Temporary shelter may be needed, or there may be a shortage of food, clothing, medicine or other basic necessities.
With a personal fundraiser, you can raise money for people you know yourself and whose needs you understand at this moment.
Clearly explain who you are helping, what has happened and how the money raised will be used. 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 their story with the people around you.
Take action for a village or local community
The consequences of the flash flood are not limited to individual families. Entire communities have been affected, and some areas are difficult 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 Steunactie fundraiser for them too. For example, you can raise money for:
Local contacts often know exactly where the greatest need lies. That is precisely why a personal fundraiser can make help possible quickly and where it matters most.
Together you achieve more
A single contribution may seem small. But when many people help together, a substantial amount can be raised in a short time. That is the power of crowdfunding.
Through Steunactie 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 it clear where the money goes
With emergency relief, trust matters even more. So be as clear as possible about 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 recipient is Explain how you know the person or organisation. This makes your fundraiser recognisable and credible.
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What exactly has happened Describe the situation on the ground and the impact the flash flood has had.
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What help is needed now Say whether it concerns shelter, drinking water, food, medical care or repairs.
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How the money raised will be used Explain how you intend to spend the amount and why that is most needed right now.
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How the money reaches the recipient Explain how the money is transferred to Nepal and who is responsible for spending it there.
Post updates regularly during the fundraiser. Show what help has already been made possible and what needs remain. This gives donors confidence and keeps people involved.
How do you start a fundraiser for Nepal on Steunactie?
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 repairs.
Share your fundraiser
Spread the word via WhatsApp, email, Facebook, Instagram and other channels within your network.
Keep donors updated
Post updates as soon as there is news about the situation or as soon as the money raised has been used for relief.
Why start a fundraiser for Nepal on Steunactie?
Online in minutes
You can create a fundraising page without any technical knowledge and start sharing straight away.
Suited to personal emergency relief
You can raise money for family, friends, local organisations or other specific initiatives.
Dutch and Belgian platform
Steunactie is aimed at fundraisers and donors in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Trusted payment methods
Donors can easily contribute online using familiar payment methods.
Support when you need it
Do you have questions about your fundraiser, donations or payouts? The Steunactie 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 unverified claims In major disasters, casualty figures and damage estimates change quickly. Do not use exact numbers in your fundraiser unless they come from a current and reliable source.
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Show who the recipient is Explain which person, family, organisation or community will receive the money raised.
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Be transparent about money transfers 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 home and belongings have been damaged and there is an urgent need for shelter, food and other essentials.
We have started this fundraiser to help them directly with their immediate needs and recovery. Every contribution, large or small, helps. Unable to donate? Sharing this fundraiser means a great deal too. Thank you so much for your support.
Example text for a local initiative
Dear everyone, 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 essential supplies. 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 through Steunactie?
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 them is and how the proceeds will be used.
What can I raise money for?
For example, shelter, food, clean drinking water, medication, clothing, rebuilding homes or supporting families.
Do I need to share proof of the damage?
This 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 proceeds reach the recipient.
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 in advance who the recipient is and how the help will be spent.
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 opportunity to help. Every fundraiser begins with one person. Together, that can grow into a great deal of help.