Press and links
A collection of Don Messerschmidt’s writings on Nepal:
www.ecs.com.np/features/bringing-aid-to-gorkhas-poor
www.ecs.com.np/spilled-ink/nepal-will-rise
www.ecs.com.np/spilled-ink/the-earthquake-is-not-over-but-recovery-is-well-underway
www.columbian.com/news/2015/aug/30/the-nepal-earthquake-is-not-over-2/
A photo essay by Chris Maxted on the first Dashain festival in Gorkha since the 2015 earthquakes
www.aftershocknepal.com/stories/photos/2015/10/dashain-in-gorkha
A Dorset teacher’s life in Gorkha
www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk/blog/articles/dorset-teachers-life-nepal
A blog by Harvey and Malinda Blustain documenting their 2 years living and working in Gorkha
Eugene-Kathmandu Sister City Association promotes mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Eugene and Nepal through events, delegations and fund-raising
Blue Slate Digital on how to help in the relief effort
www.bluestatedigital.com/news/entry/how-you-can-help-nepal
Alicia Forbrich on her visit to Gorkha before the earthquake, and how she is helping Gorkha Foundation with the relief effort
www.siliconvalleyoneworld.com/2015/04/29/silicon-valley-touches-nepali-people-hurt-by-earthquake
Two updates charting the Gorkha Foundation initial relief missions
www.gorkhafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Update1-from-Hongkong.pdf
www.gorkhafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Update2-from-Hongkong.pdf
Don Messerschmidt writes for Peace Corps Worldwide just after the earthquakes
The National Peace Corps Association with details on Gorkha Foundation and other region-specific relief agencies
www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2015/04/we-are-all-friends-of-nepal
George Basch, of the Himalayan Stove Project, with an update on their work in Gorkha and the other areas of Nepal
www.himalayanstoveproject.org/support-our-humanitarian-relief-effort-helping-nepalearthquake-victims
Alan Arnette documents relief efforts in Gorkha, Sindapulchowk and Upper Mustang
www.alanarnette.com/blog/2015/05/04/everest-2015-earthquake-devastation-spreading
The Nepali Student Association of Minnesota State University on why they chose Gorkha Foundation as a co-recipient of their relief fundraising
www.news.mnstate.edu/2015/05/message-from-nepali-student-association
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