Interim Report: KIO Trust Fund for Earthquake Relief

When the Mountains Called Photo Exhibition cum Fundraiser in aid of Nepal Earthquake

INTERIM REPORT

KIO and Nepalese Society raised

$50,000

about during the Photo Exhibition cum Fundraiser “When the Mountains Called�

11-17 May 2015

After accounting for costs, the funds to be disbursed is

$40,000 COSTS 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,

three beneficiaries has identified

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)

build a new school

to WCN to 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.

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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.

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those who need them most.