Responding to Nepal's Needs

Last summer (2015) I fulfilled my dream of planning my own volunteer trip to Nepal. I began creating my project many months before the massive earthquake hit in April, 2015. Even with the added risk and uncertainty, I felt it was more important than ever to carry out my plans.

For years I had been longing to return to Nepal where I attended a Tibetan school in 2010. I was excited for the opportunity to give something back to the beautiful, fragile cultures of the Himalayan people. There are so many needs in Nepal, but I chose to volunteer teach at the same school where I was a student five years earlier.

Another goal was to somehow share the amazing, tragic and beautiful stories of the Nepali and Tibetan people. To do this I interviewed several individuals, and produced a series of videos to post on my YouTube channel. These are the "Kathmandu Voices" that I want to share...

You can view this old video about my project, understanding that my original goals changed somewhat based on the earthquake aftermath, and the needs of the school and students with which I worked.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Local Yosemite Students Raising Money for Nepal


Concerned by the suffering of quake victims, El Portal School and Yosemite Park High School students started a “donation jar” fundraiser.  100% of ‘spare change’ donations are being sent to organizations working on the ground in Nepal, providing food, medicine, temporary shelter, and education to the Nepalese people. So far they have collected almost $250, and are counting and rolling coins in math class!  Participating businesses include the El Portal Market, Cedar Lodge, and Yosemite View Lodge.   Stop by and share your spare change!  THANK YOU business owners for helping in this effort!

If you'd like to make an online donation, please use the links to great organizations located on the right sidebar... >>>>
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