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 Jennifer Vosters | Mar 7, 2018 | Girl empowerment, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Travel, Uncategorized
It begins! The first round of PFAV volunteers is on their way to Nepal by way of Guangzhou, China. After flying out of Los Angeles late Tuesday night, they will land in Kathmandu on Thursday, March 8 in the afternoon, KTM time (which will be in the middle of the night...
by Jennifer Vosters | Feb 11, 2018 | Chautara, Kathmandu, Nepal, Rupakot, Sindhupalchowk, Travel, Uncategorized
Happy 2018! We at Project for a Village hope you enjoyed a peaceful holiday season and a happy start to this year. After a busy 2017, we’re looking forward to another bright year ahead. PFAV’s biggest upcoming project is our yearly trip to Nepal next...
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,...
