Tag Archives: Nepal

One Man Helped Connect 60,000 People in Nepal to the Internet.

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This article appeared on Facebook.  The image and author are credited via the link.  I think it’s notable because it mentions 2/3’s of the world still has no internet access.  Thanks to this man, Nepal is among those who have more.

via One Man Helped Connect 60,000 People in Nepal to the Internet. How Did He Do It? | Big Think.

Mira Rai Places Second in Coronation Event

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150930_SNUT_Mira-Rai-Nepal-Race.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2The 68-mile Ultra Pirineu trail race through Spain’s Pyrenees, caps the Skyrunning Series circuit.  Nepal’s new champion, Mira Rai, came in four minutes behind Swedish runner, Emelie Forsberg, considered among the top in her sport.

 

via Meet Mira Rai, Nepal’s first female sports star..

Blockade Leaves Medical Supplies Short in Nepal

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Nepal BlockadeWhile India continues to plead innocent to causing the growing humanitarian crisis in Nepal,  medical supply shortages emerge as the latest threat.  Doctors warn certain procedures may need to be postponed and those who need medications may need to go without.  While Nepal manufactures 40% of its own medical supplies, ingredients for making them still need to come from outside.

BBC News tells us more:  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34861073?OCID=fbasia&ocid=socialflow_facebook&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook

Humanitarian Crisis Growing in Nepal

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Unrest in NepalNepalese protesters throw rocks at police during clashes near the Nepal-India border at Birgunj, south of Kathmandu, on Nov. 2. On the same day, Nepal police fired into a crowd of protesters trying to block a key border checkpoint and killed an Indian civilian as anger over a new constitution boiled over. (AFP/Getty Images)

As if the earthquake weren’t enough, now the Nepali people must endure the backlash from a highly controversial new constitution passed in September.  Fuel can no longer be imported from India, increasing the emergency as winter draws nearer.  Read more here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2015/11/02/nepal-is-in-crisis-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-earthquake-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

 

Mira Rai — Nepal’s Inspiration in a Time of Need

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In SwitzerlandI only know of Mira because my son and daughter-in-law live in Kathmandu and I follow their Facebook page.  All are runners, but Mira is something apart, though she didn’t know it the first time she entered a competitive trail run. She didn’t have any special training or equipment, but she does now — in spades.

To most of the people of Nepal, Mira has become an inspiration at a time when the country needs something to cheer about. To the women of Nepal who often work long hours for no pay and with little recognition, she offers hope.

In her words:

“I come from a place where life is the most difficult. The nearest source of drinking water was 40 minutes from my house. Everyday I walked several hours with over 25 kilos of weight in my back. And my family’s immediate concern for many years was the next meal. Rough terrain and hard labour was the way of life. But I always knew one day I will do something, become someone. I was always looking out for opportunities. In 2005, I joined the maoists rebels and was involved in their activities for 2 years. I saw this as an opportunity for exposure. I was good in sports particularly running. I excelled and kept to it. 12 months back I got an opportunity to participate in a 50 km race and I grabbed it. I won and I never looked back. Today I have participated in over 9 international ultra trail runs – running the most difficult of terrains and altitudes in several continents and I have won 8 of those races breaking records in 4. But my story will always start from where I came from, from the days I walked 40 minutes every day for many years just to fetch water.” (Mira Rai, Sano Dumdi – 9, Bhojpur, Nepal) #repost
So cheer for Mira, and in doing so, you are cheering for Nepal, Nepal’s women, and the success of a nation in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on April 25th.  And, while you’re at it, don’t forget to send something to the relief effort. With the monsoon in full swing, they’re still living under tarps and tents in many regions of the country. (See previous posting for information about Maps For Nepal.)