interim report: kio trust fund for earthquake relief
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A summary of the fund allocation after our ground assessment in July 2015 and discussion with Nepalese Society.TRANSCRIPT
INTERIM REPORT
When the Mountains CalledPhoto Exhibition cum Fundraiser
in aid of Nepal Earthquake
KIO and Nepalese Society raised
about $50,000 during the Photo Exhibition cum Fundraiser
“When the Mountains Called” 11-17 May 2015
After accounting for costs, the funds to be disbursed is
$40,000COSTS
Prints = $2,100 Frames = $1,400 Venue = $1,200
Event Setup = $3,210 Miscellaneous= $2,100
Even though the rescue and relief work has completed, Nepal still needs help to get back onto its feet. It remains one of the poorest nations in the world.
As the world moves on, there are long-term needs that
risk being forgotten as the media attention wanes.
The funds raised by Kathmandu INSIDE OUT, in
partnership with the Nepalese Society, are to be
used in long-term
rebuilding effort in Nepal.
A Trust Fund based in Singapore, set up jointly by Edwin Koo (KIO founder) and the Nepalese Society,
has identified three beneficiaries
Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) has been helping the Evergreen
School students for years before the
earthquake. Located in Sankhu, about two hours
from Kathmandu, the community school has
lost half its capacity, as
the quake damaged one of its two building.
Today, more than 600 students are sharing cramped classrooms. Students who lost their families face the
prospect of dropping out.
WCN is doing all it can to
save a lost generation
which may no longer afford access to education.
The Trust Fund will allocate $12,000 (30% of funds)
to WCN to build a new school on the grounds donated by the former principal. It
will pay for part of the building cost. More funds will be needed.
In the last 20 years, Prisoners Assistance Nepal (PA Nepal) has
been helping rehabilitate children who end up in jail along with their convicted
parents.
In the last 20 years, Prisoners Assistance Nepal (PA Nepal) has
been helping rehabilitate children who end up in jail along with their convicted
parents.
The quake has destroyed the Central Prison’s main buildings. Prisoners Assistance Nepal (PA Nepal)
raced against time to evacuate the children.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
The Trust Fund has allocated $12,000 to PA Nepal so that they can continue to provide relief and help to the
prisoners and their children. Temporary shelters have been set up to tide the inmates through the monsoon.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
PA Nepal continues to shine a light of hope for
prisoners. The children of inmates are
housed in safe environments so
they have a
second chance at life.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
The quake has levelled many homes. Even though temporary shelters have been provided, help is needed to
rebuild permanent homes.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) has decided to help rebuild 1,000 homes for the most needy Nepalese. The
Trust Fund has allocated $16,000 to help in these efforts.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
Only when Nepalese have a proper roof over their heads can they truly
start to rebuild what was lost to the tragedy.
More than 400 prisoners languish under makeshift tents, without a proper roof over their head. Even though they are prisoners, it is their right to have proper shelter. But
often, their needs are far from the minds of the government or the public.
We hope that the international community
continues to support Nepal in
its effort to rebuild. It will take
years, maybe a generation or two. But with your help,
we can give hope to
those who need them most.