Hamro Sano Prayas

Thousands of Nepali migrant workers wanting to return to their homes are stranded at various checkposts on the Indo-Nepal border. We need your help to avoid a humanitarian crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Nepal’s already fragile healthcare and economic systems. The lockdown has put an enormous strain on the country’s economy- directly impacting two major sources of income for the country: tourism and remittance from migrant workers.Having lost their jobs, thousands of Nepali migrant workers are now making their way back home in Nepal but remain stranded at the Nepal- India border. All returnees are required to maintain social distance, stay in quarantine for 14 days, and then receive a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) before they are allowed back by their local municipalities. However, local governments lack the capacity and resources to provide proper quarantine facilities, testing or even feed thousands of migrant workers entering the border every day. What are we trying to do? 10,000 Nepali migrant workers are making their way to the borders every day. Our goal is to fund local nonprofits already on the ground and serving the most vulnerable groups, migrant workers, women and children at the Nepal- India border.  Together with SEBS- NA (Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students - North America), Sano Paila, a grass root organization, and our local partner, Min Bahadur Bham, we hope to provide food, water, masks, shelter and hygiene kits to migrant workers. We have raised close to $29000 so far including our first phase food drive.   We have also raised money doing an auction on Bid For Nepal. We have raised $8000 so far and the auction is still going strong. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bidfornepal All Art/Prints/Products have been donated by Artists and donors. Each piece of work is placed for bidding for a period of 72 to 48 hours. There will also be a zoom fundraising concert by Grammy Nominee  Manose Newa on July 3rd. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presenting-grammy-nominated-manose-a-benefit-event-for-nepal-tickets-110079737458?fbclid=IwAR3bI8mPzz177D95Zvwrao0bvYMo0jXaBNkCnAtx5_f_1IsCxsGIrKJ9zpo I have personally been very active from day one working with the team for this wonderful cause.  I'm representing New York and few other states where i have very good friends and families. We are all going through hard times but still surviving despite hardship. Not all are fortunate like most of us. I believe together we can save many lives with our small contribution. Your donation to my gofund me page will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your continues support and love. Your Friend/Brother Pasang Sherpa