by admin | May 4, 2016 | Charity, earthquake relief, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal Earthquake, Rupakot, Travel
On a hot, dry day this April, we put on our boots, loaded Fil, my rucksack, with water and necessities, and trudged up the mountain in the Dhading district of Nepal to a school in Manarupee to conduct one of our health camps. Project for a Village, in association...
by admin | Mar 9, 2016 | Charity, International Women's Day, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Travel, Uncategorized
Today is International Women’s Day. If you live in the United States it is possible that you have never heard of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was started by the United Nations in 1975 in order to focus on women’s...
by admin | Nov 15, 2015 | Charity, earthquake relief, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal Earthquake, Travel
There is a fuel crisis in Nepal, this has been going on since early September, http://ti.me/1Y4cqUL. Here is my account of the situation: The fuel lines are long and often 3 vehicles deep on both sides of the narrow roads, blocking the paths of the lucky few who were...
by admin | Apr 9, 2015 | Charity, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Rupakot, Tanahun, Travel
From farm to plate, make food safe. http://bit.ly/1EmkhnK This past Tuesday was World Health Day and the emphasis this year is on Safe Food. I try to envision a world where everyone has access to safe and healthy food. According to the World Food Program over 40% of...
by admin | Mar 24, 2015 | Charity, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Tanahun, Travel
Rupakot Health Camp, 2015 Drop by drop is how buckets are filled. Separating the vitamins Vitamins! A young girl getting vitamin A Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy Nurses checking vital signs Doctors having fun! Sheldon and Suman Time to relax...
by admin | Mar 15, 2015 | Charity, Kathmandu, Nepal, Philanthropy, Travel
This article from the Nepali Times, http://bit.ly/18FMedT, highlights the recent airport closure that caused over 80,000 people to be stranded. We were among them and I wanted to share our experience with you. Practicing the fine art of patience. We woke up early on...