Nepal

From mid-2009 to early 2010, Nepal endured severe floods that brought much devastation and hardship to the people. With Supreme Master Ching Hai’s loving contribution of approximately US$30,000, our relief team from Kathmandu went to the flood stricken areas four times to provide aid and bring Master’s love to those in great need.
 

Sankhuwasabha District

On July 26, massive landslides induced by deforestation and torrential monsoon rains struck Tamku Village in Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha District. As a local river swelled, causing earth and rocks to carry away four homes, thirteen residents including children and the elderly lost their lives and some 200 people were affected.

With the help of local officials, police and the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), on August 9, Kathmandu Association members travelled to this area, a three-to four-day journey by foot, and distributed relief supplies to the villagers who were on the verge of starvation. They also participated in the local rescue work and gave financial aid to a young girl who had lost her family.

Ms. Usha Karki and Mr. Mahesh Thapaliya, the district President and Vice President of the Nepali Congress, along with Mr. Sher Bahadur, secretary of the community’s NRCS, sincerely thanked Master for Her help. Acting Chief District Officer Mr. Rajendra Sigdel, a vegetarian, wrote a letter of appreciation, saying, “We are deeply grateful for such a blessing in a tragic moment like this. This unexpected magic of love has filled our hearts with happiness, love and hope at a time when we are unstable in our grief and suffering.”

National media such as Kantipur Television reported on our Association’s relief activities, commenting that it was the first help the victims had received since the disaster.

Letters of appreciation from the NRCS Jhapa and the Sankhuwasabha District Administration Office, Government of Nepal Home Ministry for Master’s contributions

Jhapa District

From August 19 to 21, heavy rain in the Jhapa District started flash flooding that swept away hundreds of homes, displaced 28,435 residents, and destroyed farm lands. Seven people lost their lives, one was declared missing, and hundreds had to climb up trees or onto rooftops to save themselves. The army and local police came to the rescue in boats, and organizations such as the NRCS provided enough food for one or two days.

Finding that other groups were helping victims in easily accessible areas, our Kathmandu relief team brought much needed materials to approximately 813 displaced families in more remote areas on August 25. They also handed out SOS and Alternative Living flyers, explained to people the link between meat eating and global warming associated disasters as well as introduced them to Supreme Master Ching Hai.

Everyone was extremely happy and thankful to Master for Her help, and local newspapers such as the Jhapa Post and Pratidin reported on our Association’s work.

The Pratidin National Daily and Jhapa Post newspapers covered the Association’s relief work in Jhapa.

Bajhang, Achham and Dadeldhura Districts 

From October 4 to 6, heavy rains triggered more floods and landslides in far western Nepal, resulting in many lost lives and thousands displaced. Due to poor road conditions and swollen rivers in the area, it was difficult for the army, police and other groups to distribute relief materials. Our Association members traveled to the Bajhang District on October 16, and with the help of Agriculture Development Officer Mr. Prakash Poudel, Chief District Officer Mr. Rajesh Poudel and others, the team gave rice, pulses and cooking oil to the villagers as well as envelopes of cash to the bereaved and to families most in need. On behalf of the recipients, Mr. Prakash Poudel extended his deep appreciation to Supreme Master Ching Hai for her kind support. The Bajhang District Office of the Nepal Red Cross Society also thanked Master for Her aid.

A month later, Master sent additional funds and asked our Nepal Association members to continue the relief work in the Achham District. Arriving on November 18, they learned that hundreds of houses in the area had been destroyed and approximately 18 people had lost their lives due to the flooding. After purchasing relief items with the assistance from local police official Mr. Dev Bahadur Kunwar, the team spent the next few days distributing the supplies and offering cash to bereaved families in Achham and the nearby district of Dadeldhura. The aid was gratefully accepted and local officials sent Supreme Master Ching Hai letters thanking Her for Her generosity and compassion.

Mahottari District

The first week of January 2010 brought severe cold temperatures to the southern Nepalese plains. Most vulnerable were the poor, aged, sick and homeless, who were not prepared for the extreme weather. Sadly, at least 20 people lost their lives in the freezing conditions and hospitals were overwhelmed by a surge of patients with cold-related illnesses.

At Master’s request, our local Association members formed a relief team and traveled to the Mahottari District, where they bought and distributed 543 blankets to 536 grateful households with Master’s US$5,000 funds. The team worked in cooperation with members of the Nepal Red Cross Society, who later sent a letter to Master, expressing their heartfelt thanks.

We deeply appreciate the efforts of the officials and personnel working to protect and treat those affected by the severe weather conditions in Nepal. May Heaven bless the victims with a quick recovery and may such events decrease in number through our greater consideration of each other and the environment.

Thank you letters from the NRCS Bajhang, the Bajhang District Administration Office, Government of Nepal Home Ministry, and Achham Police Station
(Originally in Nepali)

 

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