Click here to donate! The May newsletter is available here! Inside we have a review of the book Jaya Nepal about a fictional Nepal PCV, a recounting of a moment when the unflappable Daulat Karki encouraged a young PCV, and of course, news about the terrible earthquake of April 25th. Friends of Nepal is
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Healing Traumatized Victims
Click here to donate! Art with Heart, a Seattle-based organization, is working on bringing an art therapy program to Nepal to help earthquake victims build resiliency and strength. Art With Heart utilizes a “Draw It Out” activity book for kids healing from trauma, grief and loss. Susan Alotrico, an RPCV
Earthquake Relief Fund
Click here to donate! Please accept our apologies for the state of our website — we were in the midst of overhauling the design when the earthquake struck in Nepal, and we have not had the chance to complete the project. We have received several inquiries lately about the status
New Operating Rooms for Patan Hospital
Thousands of people were injured by falling bricks and walls in the earthquake, and many require surgery to repair their battered bodies. Although the operating rooms at Patan Hospital have been running at capacity since the earthquake, they have been unable to keep up with the need. Worse, the backlog is growing, not shrinking, because Patan
Where to now?
It’s a week later, but it isn’t over. The very unluckiest are still waiting for their first sign of outside help. For most, though, the first phase of the earthquake is drawing to a close: the aftershocks are becoming rarer, the injured are beginning to heal, the debris has been piled up and pushed to the side.
$50,000 Raised for Earthquake Victims
It is one week since a devastating 7.8 earthquake hit outside the Kathmandu valley. At this time, there are more than 7000 confirmed deaths and more than 14,000 injured, and the numbers continue to rise. Last week Friends of Nepal sent out an appeal for help for the injured, and hundreds of people from around the
Pick of the Week: Nepali citizen being tried in Britain
Britain is trying a Nepali citizen for crimes committed in Nepal against Nepali people during the Nepali civil war. I’d be interested in knowing what Nepali people think of this. Is it a violation of Nepali sovereignty, or a good thing that an alleged war criminal is being prosecuted, no matter
Pick of the Week: Traditional Caravans
The government of Nepal plans to build a road through Humla, making the remote region more accessible and probably promoting development. A good thing, right? Well, yes…although maybe not for everyone. This article describes the unfortunate downside of this road for traditional traders.
Peace Corps Week: March 1-7
Just a reminder that Peace Corps Week is fast approaching! It’ll be held March 1 through 7, and the theme this year is Host Country Heroes. Who did you know in Nepal who is your hero? Who is doing great work that the world should know about? Post your comments here