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April 27, 2015

We have reached out to members of the Helambu community to find out more about the current conditions following the April 25th, 2015 earthquake. We have heard from four local contacts, including a helicopter relief worker, that "people have lost their lives, all houses are demolished, and people are worried about food sources." A contact in...

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April 26, 2015

As you know Nepal was hit with a tragic earthquake recently. We are still trying to reach our contacts over there to make sure everyone is safe. As we hear back, we will keep you updated. In the meanwhile, please send your prayers and best wishes that way....

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January 3, 2015

Note: The pictures below are a Nakote School visit in 2014. One can go on a beautiful day trek from Nurbuling to Nakote, the site of NEIO's original project. During the visit last year, the NEIO team enjoyed the students' performances during their morning assembly, and also delivered some photos taken by from previous visit! The team also held several...

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October 31, 2014

Note: This post is about a visit to Phokara that took place last year. During their visit to Pokhara, some of the volunteers met up with a friend and the school district chairperson Bhola and took a taxi to the village. They stayed the night and toured the school, library, and medical center during the day. They found out...

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October 31, 2014

Note: The events described in this post happened last year. This is a late post. The cubby holes that were delivered in September 2013 are put together and being used by the hostel students! Prior to this, the students did not have any formal form of storage, so this furniture has really helped organize their personal belongings....