by admin | Apr 16, 2018 | Charity, Chautara, Chautara, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Sindhupalchowk, Travel
“I never thought I would find comfort in the chaos of Kathmandu.” So said Dr. Michael Blunda, a cardiologist from Virginia, after making his first trip with his wife Blair to the annual PFAV health camp in Nepal. In those few words, Mike articulated what I have felt...
by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Charity, Kathmandu, Nepal, Rupakot, Tanahun, Travel, Uncategorized
Hello, PFAV friends and family! This is Kathy. After more than two weeks abroad, our group of volunteers has returned safe and sound to the United States. I cannot believe this was our tenth trip to Nepal and PFAV’s sixth health camp! We were so blessed to have a...
by admin | Sep 28, 2017 | #AccesstoiInfoDay, Girl empowerment, International Day for the Universal Access to Information, Uncategorized
On September 28, 2016, UNESCO celebrated the first annual International Day for the Universal Access to Information, or #AccesstoInfoDay. Formerly known as “International Right to Know Day,” the day emphasizes the importance of freedom of opinion and expression, which...
by admin | Sep 20, 2017 | Charity, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Relief, Uncategorized
Although most of our work is focused on Nepal, Project for a Village has been deeply concerned by the recent string of hurricanes hitting the United States. In light of the devastation in Texas and Florida, PFAV has decided to postpone our previously announced...
by admin | Aug 3, 2017 | Charity, child marriage in Nepal, Girl empowerment, Kathmandu, Nepal, Sexual Trafficking, Travel
During PFAV’s latest trip to Nepal in March, Kathy Perez-Silva visited the girls at the TEJ Initiative, based on the outskirts of Kathmandu, in the community of Godavari. The girls were asked to put on skits that highlight social issues they feel are important. Rather...
