(VOVworld) – On Sunday, the Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala appealed for 2 billion USD for use as a reconstruction fund for the country after it had been devastated by two earthquakes.

Searching for missing people in the 2nd earthquake in Nepal (Photo: CCTVNews)

The Nepalese government has contributed 200 million USD to the fund and called for more support from individuals and organizations. More than 20 countries have taken part in rescue work since the first earthquake on April 25^th. The United Nations raised a fund worth 415 million USD to help Nepal’s victims.