“I love animals. But my mother won’t let me have pets. No dogs. But Fluffy is a small hamster so …
This morning I joined a bunch of happy kids to celebrate the 2nd birthday of Fluffy. We sang ‘Happy Birthday …
On May 5, 2015, Molly Hennessey Fiske of the Los Angeles Times travelled with me to Badare Gaun, Bhorle in …
“There was no animosity during our times. We were farmers. We were strong communities. We were families. No politics. Do …
“The earthquake destroyed my house so I walked down to the market to buy a hammer and some nails to …
Before distributing the relief supplies to the villagers of Bhaldada, Kumpur 5 in Dhadhing today, I had explained how many …
“I don’t need anything from anyone. I just ask for forgiveness.” (Khokana, Lalitpur) —————————————– You can help by donating to …
“No matter how often we talk about it, the facts remain the same – people died, houses came down, animals …
“Just a few months back I would be playing with my friends. Everything was provided for by my father and …
“Father and I had constructed a new shed for the animals. We both would worry about all the animals being …
“Let me tell you a story, a story of two men. A very mean man lived on the top floor …
Today, as part of the objective to provide immediate relief to families directly affected by the earthquake, we drove out …
Sudha Bardewa Magar Gaun, Kavre
“Everyone is going through hard times so I am not going to say, ‘oh, I am so sad and I …
Thuli Kanchi Thakuri Jyamdi, Kavre
“She has broken two of her legs. She can’t give milk either. She can’t stand. She eats very little. It’s …
Sabina Thakuri Taar, Kavre
“It surprising how some lives are more valuable to you that you do anything to protect them. You forget about …
Jyamdi, Kavre
“In this life, I have seen all there is to see.”
Tupa Kumari Neupane Badare Gaun, Bhorle, Rasuwa
“We cannot just sit here and wait for the trucks. How long will they come? How many times will they …
Shristi Neupane Badare Gaun, Bhorle, Rasuwa
“Did you bring Wai Wai? I really like Wai Wai, with masala and chillies and onions. It’s really good.”
Taar, Kavre
He showed up at the village in Kavre we were distributing relief supplies. He could not speak so he took …
Mina Tamang Jyamti, Kavre
After receiving her share of supplies, Mina Didi walked to me, smiled in joyous abandonment and said, “Son, you did …
Taar, Kavre
We reached Taar, Jyamdi 7 of Kavre around noon today. Bir Bahadur Tamang, a local, had gathered around 23 families …
Mina Tamang Jyamti, Kavre
At the end of our conversation, Mina Tamang of Gyamdi, Kavre had asked me if I would return with help. …
Panchkhal 3, Thumki, Kavre
“I have been thinking about it a lot. Why did it take so much of human loss and this destruction …
Tinpiple, Kavre
“There is no other choice than to endure. No other choice than to somehow survive and no other choice than …
Thumki, Kavre
“He is at the Chautara barrack. I haven’t seen him since the earthquake. But we spoke on the phone. He …
Mina Tamang Jyamti, Kavre
“After a while, the tears also run dry. I thought it’s no use anymore to just sit and cry with …
Paanchkhal, Kavre
“Saraswati School’s bus was coming. I told my friend, who was with me, that the bus shook the ground. And …
Jyamti, Kavre
“I feel great relief to spill out my despair. Not everyone is asking for money. Not everyone is asking for …
Thumki, Kavre
We all gathered around to watch hope.
Baunna Kilo Kavre
“10 goats disappeared from my village last night. Some say they saw someone enter the jungle with wooden fire torch. …
Sanistaar, Dhadhing
“Too tired digging. Father keeps on telling me to dig into the rubble. I don’t think he even knows what …
Tudikhel, Kathmandu
“Mom was out of control. She was shouting and actually, she was crying too. So we forgot what we should …
Sanistaar, Dhadhing
“I was sitting outside listening to the radio when it struck. The kids were watching TV since it was a …
“I sit down to rest and then my mind won’t let me. It takes me back to the people who …
Khokana, Lalitpur
“I told everyone to go to safety.”
Khokana, Lalitpur
“My house also fell down, so I called the office and told them that my house has fallen down and …
Khokana, Lalitpur
“My heart still shakes like the earthquake. I was in the fields when it happened. I came back to find …
Lolang Kathmandu
“This is the house I was born in, but today it stands empty. I am afraid to enter and so …
Tudikhel, Kathmandu
“There is no food. There is no water. There is no government.”
Nepaltaar, Kathmandu
“He was watching TV and I was at the Kitchen. My husband just had his lunch and left for the …
Tudikhel, Kathmandu
“I held my son to my chest so that he could not see the carnage and ran for our lives …
Bhagwati Rai Teaching Hospital
“At first I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what to think. There is a hospital procedure to …
Dear Everyone, In light of all of you who want to extend your hands for help by donating money, I …
“I try as much as I can. Haven’t even sat down to breathe. Finally, I and a few friends collected …
“I don’t know how long it will take to rebuild the house. But we are alive and we can rebuild. …
Lolang Kathmandu
“I still haven’t heard from them. From no one in my village, and I am worried to death. I hope …
“I had a lot of these cutting habits and I wanted to end it. It was a really weird phase …
“I was the only girl rolling with 15 boys in my crew. This one time, we were rolling downhill Chobar …
“Till the time I was in 7th grade, I was a class topper. I remember if I got a B, …
“I was in Pokhara on vacation when I took this picture. I was at Mikes Restaurant in Lakeside having breakfast …
“I have walked all my life. My feet have lost all sensation. The nails just fall off and regrow again.” …
“23 years ago, I was among the 1700 recruits in the Armed Police Riot wing. The criteria for selection were …
“Sometimes we wake up at dawn and talk about life while he sleeps by our side. His father tells me …
“I try to follow people who are great. Like Gautam Buddha. You know how he went into the jungle without …
“She wanted to wear her brother’s clothes.” – Laxmi Shrestha w/ her daughter Aakriti Shrestha, Met them in Ekatabasti, Kavre
“I have three children and eight grandchildren, but this youth never seems to leave.” – Krishna Bahadur Shrestha, Ekatabasti, Kavre
As I was wandering the alleys of Ekatabasti, Kavre I came across a small house where people had gathered to …
“I know that things will be okay as long as I have a job. After my son was born, I …
“After SLC I wanted to quit school and help my father with work at home. You know we had a …
“I teach science in school. Mostly about animals and environment and about new inventions. My last class was about sustainable …