Dr. Sanjeveni Shrestha treats Ash B.K, a 7-year-old boy from Gorkha on April 25. Doctor suspects the boy has broken his back.

Dr. Sanjeveni Shrestha treats Ash B.K, a 7-year-old boy from Gorkha on April 25. Doctor suspects the boy has broken his back.

A scene in the Bakthapur district on Tuesday, April 28.

A scene in the Bakthapur district on Tuesday, April 28.

A woman mourns the death of her mother in earthquake-hit Gorkaha on April 25.

A woman mourns the death of her mother in earthquake-hit Gorkaha on April 25.

People walk across brick-strewn paths on Tuesday, April 28.

People walk across brick-strewn paths on Tuesday, April 28.

A woman walks in the rubble on Tuesday, April 28.

A woman walks in the rubble on Tuesday, April 28.

People walk among the ruins of buildings on Tuesday, April 28. Hundreds, if not thousands of houses and building in the Bakthapur district in Nepal have been reduced to rubble and dust from the devastating earthquake.

People walk among the ruins of buildings on Tuesday, April 28. Hundreds, if not thousands of houses and building in the Bakthapur district in Nepal have been reduced to rubble and dust from the devastating earthquake.

Youth search for their belongings on April 25.

Youth search for their belongings on April 25.

Sanish Pariyar stands in front of his destroyed Shree Siddha Kali Higher Secondary school in Tandrang on April 25.

Sanish Pariyar stands in front of his destroyed Shree Siddha Kali Higher Secondary school in Tandrang on April 25.

Children underneath a makeshift tent on Tuesday, April 28. Thousands of families are sleeping under conditions like this in open areas, fearing another quake.

Children underneath a makeshift tent on Tuesday, April 28. Thousands of families are sleeping under conditions like this in open areas, fearing another quake.

Children and families are sleeping in makeshift tents on open grounds, fearing the tremors and aftershocks. This puts children at a huge risk to their protection and health. The rains are making the situation even more difficult for children.

Children and families are sleeping in makeshift tents on open grounds, fearing the tremors and aftershocks. This puts children at a huge risk to their protection and health. The rains are making the situation even more difficult for children.

World Vision staff and volunteers on Tuesday, April 28.

World Vision staff and volunteers on Tuesday, April 28.

World Vision staff and volunteers bringing in tarpaulin tents to the warehouse on Tuesday, April 28. At least 900 families received a tarpaulin as part of World Vision’s initial relief response.

World Vision staff and volunteers bringing in tarpaulin tents to the warehouse on Tuesday, April 28. At least 900 families received a tarpaulin as part of World Vision’s initial relief response.

Hospital patients moved to an unfinished building.

Hospital patients moved to an unfinished building.

Hospital patients in a building that’s still under construction on Tuesday, April 28. Officials say hospitals are filled with people with injuries caused by the earthquake in Nepal. Many more are scared because of the plethora of aftershocks and tremors.

Hospital patients in a building that’s still under construction on Tuesday, April 28. Officials say hospitals are filled with people with injuries caused by the earthquake in Nepal. Many more are scared because of the plethora of aftershocks and tremors.

The photos in this slideshow were originally posted on World Vision. Photos by Theodore Sam and Nabin Baral ©2015 World Vision

Nepal’s powerful earthquake near the capital of Kathmandu caused widespread devastation on Saturday. The death toll has surpassed 4,000. Officials expect the number to rise as rescue crews search for survivors.

World Vision has mobilized emergency response staff and supplies shortly after the earthquake–country’s worst natural disaster in more than 80 years. Pictures capture the quake's aftermath.  Click here to learn how you can helpprovide critical emergency aid for disaster-affected children and families. 

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Photos of the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal