In the wake of the devastating flash floods that have claimed at least 160 lives and left hundreds more missing across Nepal, the Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS) has announced that it is putting its money where its heart is.

NCCS's Contribution

NCCS has confirmed that the surplus generated from the 18th Himalayan Mela 2026 — along with an additional direct contribution from NCCS Board members — has been remitted straight to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal. These funds will go directly toward supporting families and communities severely affected by the recent flooding.

In their announcement, NCCS extended its deepest gratitude to the volunteers, performers, sponsors, and attendees whose participation in the Mela made this contribution possible, noting that their involvement translates directly into tangible relief for vulnerable communities back home. As the organization put it plainly: NCCS — Standing With Nepal. United in support, solidarity, and community.

It's a powerful reminder that community events and everyday participation — buying a ticket, volunteering an afternoon, sponsoring a booth — can turn into real, direct aid for people in crisis halfway around the world.

Why This Moment Calls for More

NCCS has shown what one community organization can do when it acts with purpose. But the scale of this disaster is bigger than any single group can carry alone. With the death toll still climbing, hundreds still missing, and entire villages and infrastructure wiped out, Nepal needs sustained support — not just from the Nepali diaspora, but from the broader Canadian public, local businesses, and organizations of every kind.

This is where you come in.

How You and Your Organization Can Help

1. Donate to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund directly. This is the same fund NCCS just contributed to, and it channels donations straight to Nepal's government-led relief and rescue effort. Official account details are published by the Prime Minister's Office of Nepal (PMO Nepal).

Click here for the donation link. 

2. Follow NCCS's lead and organize a fundraiser. Whether it's a cultural event like the Himalayan Mela, a bake sale, a corporate matching-gift drive, or a simple online fundraiser, community-led events have proven they can generate meaningful surplus for relief efforts. If your organization, school, workplace, or place of worship wants to help, consider hosting your own fundraiser and channeling the proceeds through a trusted organization like NCCS or directly to the PM's Relief Fund.

3. Businesses and community organizations — consider a direct contribution. Just as the NCCS Board stepped up with an additional direct donation, local businesses, professional associations, and community groups are well positioned to make a meaningful impact through direct giving, matched giving programs, or sponsoring relief supplies.

4. Support established humanitarian organizations on the ground, such as the Red Cross/Red Crescent, which are already conducting rescue operations in hard-to-reach flood-affected areas.

5. Amplify the message. Share NCCS's announcement, this blog, or verified updates from Nepal's government with your networks. Awareness drives donations, and every share helps reach someone who might be able to give.

6. Reach out to NCCS. If you or your organization want to get involved, coordinate a fundraiser, or learn more about verified ways to help, NCCS (nccs.ca) is actively coordinating community response and can point you in the right direction.

Every Contribution Counts

What NCCS has shown is that solidarity isn't just a sentiment — it's actionable. A community mela becomes disaster relief funding. A board's decision to give becomes support for families who have lost everything. Now it's time for the rest of the community — individuals, businesses, and organizations alike — to match that spirit of generosity.

If you're able to give, please consider donating today. Whether it's $10 from an individual or a corporate contribution, every dollar helps Nepal rescue the missing, support the injured, and begin to rebuild.