Hundreds Gather in Australia for Nepal and Tibet Vigils as Rescue Efforts Continue
Across Australia, crowds have assembled to mourn victims of the Nepal disaster and show solidarity with those missing in Tibet, while rescue teams remain active.
People in cities nationwide held candlelight vigils to honor lives lost in Nepal and to send encouragement to families of missing individuals in Tibet. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has deployed an additional twelve crisis officials to aid ongoing recovery work. The Australian government also announced a further $3 million in assistance for the relief effort.
Why it matters
The story shows how Australia is mobilising resources and public support for international disaster relief.
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