Just got this from Indra Dai. Namaskar Thank U very much for the mail.Glad hearing from u. Hope U R doing well. I,m O k. Sometimes I feel I,m quite fine some times fell frustrating, ups and down. Recently i do have very low blood pressure it is 80/60 but
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Bhatanese Refugee Arrivals – 2010 USA Data
Thanks to Doug Hall for getting this information. Here is the most up to date data regarding where the Bhutanese Refugees are arriving in the United States and in what numbers. Doug also writes: I recently requested and received an update to the number of Bhutanese refugees who have been
June Newsletter Now Online
Thanks again to Tamara Bandhari for this amazing digital publication! In case you missed the last memo, all but the final of the year’s newsletters will be published online only. Read the latest issue here: http://www.friendsofnepal.com/info/newsletters/FON_Newsletter_June2010.pdf
Remember Ringmo’s? His Son Needs Our Help
From Rob Buckley, Himalayan Healers Everyone in Peace Corps must remember Dil Krishna, owner of Ringmos restaurant in Lajimpat. It’s where most of us would meet for breakfast or momos when in Kathmandu. Peace Corps volunteers have been going to his restaurant for 30+ years, and have fond memories of
Indra Dai Update
Here are some posts to update on Indra Dai – one from Indra and one from Darlene Foote (N’171). Indra writes: Aaronji Namaskar Hope u R doing wel. I am O K. I got back to KTM from Chitawan after my second chmo theraoy. I feel much better after this. I
Indra Dai Update
On Friday I forwarded a request to our members from Indra Dai to ask for donations for his continued medical treatment. He is doing well, but had needed $1000 immediately to cover costs of test in India. I am happy to report that our members have raised $700 in just
Video for Bhutanese Volunteers
Anyone helping Bhutanese refugees in any manner should watch the 25 minute video at: www.refugeesyndrome.com The video is a very honest and moving portrayal of the situation faced by some of the Bhutanese who have been resettled in the Bronx, NYC. It was made by 2 graduate students at the
110 Year old Nepali in New Hampshire@!
No, that is not a typo, one hundred and ten!! This is a re-post from Doug Hall, Friends of Nepal member in New Hampshire… The Bhutanese community here in New Hampshire, along with the small resident Nepali community, celebrated the 110th birthday of Kashi Ram Rai in Manchester NH in
Program at Mike’s Breakfast
Indigo Gallery invites you to our evening program: KATHMANDU SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT STUDY A presentation by Team leader David Irwin AT: Indigo Gallery WHEN: Friday February 5th TIME: 6:30pm ADMISSION: FREE The number of vehicles in Kathmandu Valley has increased dramatically in the last 10 years. In 1990 it was