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.
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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.
Nepal RPCV Launches Kickstarter to Support Biodiversity in Nepal
RPCV Rajeev Goyal (N-193) has launched a kickstarter to fund a biodiversity project in Nepal. He is aiming to raise $100,000 to fund KTK-BELT (www.belt-project.org). They have 27 days left to raise the amount, and if they don’t make it, all funds will be returned to the donors. Rajeev has been
RPCV Uses Photos of Nepal to Fundraise for Earthquake Relief
RPCV Luke Golobitsh put together old photographs from his years in Peace Corps-Nepal to organize a fundraiser for earthquake victims. The photographs in the show, titled “Nepal Remembered, 1975-1978”, are not available for sale, but appreciative viewers can obtain a print if they donate to Nepal earthquake relief. Read more here.