The Cairns community has raised $8,000 to support families and communities affected by severe flooding in Nepal, with funds from a fundraising dinner and community donations set to go towards disaster relief.
The fundraising effort brought together members of the Nepalese community, multicultural organisations, local businesses, volunteers and supporters from across Cairns, with the money to be donated to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The appeal was organised as a way for people in Far North Queensland to support those affected by the floods, particularly at a time when many members of the local Nepalese community have personal connections to the country.
Organisers thanked everyone who attended the fundraising dinner, donated money, volunteered their time or helped promote the appeal.
The event also highlighted the connections between Cairns’ Nepalese community and other multicultural groups across the region. Support came from organisations including Gurkhas Himalayan Nepalese Restaurant, North Queensland Nepalese Community, Centacare FNQ, Cairns Bhutanese Community Inc, CADCAI, CARMA, Cairns African Association, Kenyans in Cairns, Sri Lankan Society Cairns and the Fiji Community Association of Far North Queensland.
The fundraising dinner gave supporters an opportunity to share a meal while contributing to the relief effort.
For community members with family and friends in Nepal, the floods have carried a personal dimension. The local response has allowed people in Cairns to provide practical assistance despite the distance between Queensland and Nepal.
Organisers said the $8,000 raised reflected the willingness of people from different backgrounds to support the appeal and thanked the businesses, community organisations and individuals involved.
Donations are still being accepted through the Nepal Flood Relief Appeal on GoFundMe for those who wish to contribute further.
The fundraising effort comes as multicultural organisations in Cairns continue to play a role in community initiatives that extend beyond cultural events, including responses to humanitarian emergencies affecting communities overseas.
For those involved in the appeal, the focus remains on directing the funds towards people affected by the floods and continuing to encourage support from the wider Cairns and Queensland community.
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