by Jennifer Vosters | Oct 1, 2018 | Charity, Girl empowerment, Nepal, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Happy October, PFAV friends and family! We hope you enjoyed a great summer. As we progress into fall, we want to let you know what we’re up to here at Project For A Village. October 11 is the UN-sponsored International Day of the Girl, dedicated “to...
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 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...
by admin | Jul 7, 2017 | Charity, Chautara, Chautara, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Sindhupalchowk, Travel
From March 4 to March 18, 2017, five volunteers – Pamela Dobson, Roberta Smith, Chris York, Riza Ayson & Jeff Lovin – embarked on the adventure of a lifetime to accompany PFAV founders Kathy and Rene Perez-Silva on their annual trip to Nepal. For four of them,...
