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 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 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,...
by admin | May 28, 2016 | Charity, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Rupakot, Tanahun
We have good news to report: Thanks to the efforts of Fran Fagen Bennett and her good friend Skip Condé (aka Bulldog), Rupakot now has a computer lab! This story is filled with twists and turns, natural and man-made disasters, and a few bumps in the road; but in the...
by admin | Apr 26, 2016 | Charity, earthquake relief, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal Earthquake, Philanthropy
It’s been one year since the earthquake shook the mountains, the walls, and the people of Nepal. In many expected ways, everything has changed, but in many ways, nothing has changed at all. For years, Nepal has been kept a secret from much of the world. Many travelers...
