by Niroj Shrestha | May 28, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, News
Earthquake Resistant Buildings – The Next Challenge Post by Niroj Shrestha, edited by Harinee Suthakar Pharping is a diverse town in the southern belt of Kathmandu. Initially a village comprised of many ethnic groups, it gradually grew into the vibrant...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 20, 2015 | Awareness, General, Blog
Rukmini Foundation, in partnership with Manmohan Hospital, has been running a four day Mobile Medical Clinic Outreach Program – where the team will visit areas affected by the devastating earthquake to provide medical relief as well as to check up on the...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 17, 2015 | Blog, Awareness, General
Anjana was inside her home when violent tremors shook the ground beneath her. Her house, made of mud and stone, began to crumble right in front of her eyes, blocking her only exit. Anjana made a spit second decision in that moment and jumped out of the window. If she...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 14, 2015 | General, Awareness, Blog
Rescue work has resumed once again in Nepal as the country suffered yet another major earthquake. On Tuesday May 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Kodari, 47 miles east of Katmandu, and outside the Everest region of Namche Bazaar. Then 30 minutes later, a second...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 11, 2015 | General, Blog, News, Awareness
Anju is usually seen reading on her veranda or playing outside her home when our Didis (Rukmini Foundation’s mentors) go meet her during their monthly home visits. She always welcomed her mentors with a happy smile and great enthusiasm. This, unfortunately, was not...
