The October 2016 FoN newsletter is available here! In it, you’ll find the list of new board members, a review of Mike Frame’s book, and a summary of our 2015 finances.
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Peace Corps Connect is coming up!
Peace Corps Connect is the Peace Corps community’s annual conference hosted by the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) and its affiliate groups to connect, advocate and impact. This year, it will be held in Washington, DC on September 21 to 25. The featured speaker is Nobel Laureate and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Thoughts on the Aftermath of the Earthquake
Around the anniversary of the earthquake, the Nepali Times ran an interesting opinion piece regarding what Nepalis learned from the quake. It’s worth a read.
Where did the donations to Nepal go?
Charity Navigator has put together a useful report on which charities responded to the April 2015 earthquake and how. Friends of Nepal was not asked for our information, but you can see what other charities have been doing here.
Families are still waiting for money to rebuild after the quake
The good news is that the Nepali government has finally agreed to send 200,000 Rs per family to help rebuild homes lost in the quake. The bad news is that it’s already more than a year after the quake, and it’s still only a promise. Read more about the rebuilding
You know who loves chhurpi? Dogs!
I thought it was plastic, the first time someone gave me chhurpi, the hard, non-perishable cheese that people in the hills chewed for days on end. Now, three Nepali entrepreneurs have started a business making dog chews from chhurpi. Watch a snippet of their appearance on Shark Tank here.
Congratulations to Newest Peace Corps-Nepal Volunteers!
Twenty-four Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in on June 10th to start their two years’ service. They will be posted to five districts in western Nepal. More info here. Welcome to our newest volunteers!
Pick of the Week: Newlywed website
A website and app for Nepali newlyweds with information about contraception and sexual health smuggled in amongst more banal information about bridal wear and catering was launched in April. The website was the brainchild of Marie Stopes International, a family planning organization.
Friends of Nepal Board Nominations
Friends of Nepal is accepting nominations for all board positions through February 6, 2016. One must be a member of FON to make a nomination, and also must be a member to be placed on the ballot. A member is defined as any individual who is a dues paying member.