Many countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) sent aid to Nepal over the weekend following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Kathmandu. An NGO is a non-profit organization that provides services and aid. Nepal, with a population of 28 million people and limited resources, struggled to deal with the devastating impacts of the earthquake alone, which included widespread damage and destruction in Kathmandu as well as landslides and avalanches in mountainous regions. International aid was sent to assist with emergency relief and recovery efforts.