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200‚000 Marigold Garlands being Imported for Tihar

Posted on October 22, 2014 by friendsofvinusa

The Tihar festival continues this week, in Nepal. Here’s an article from the Himalayan Times speaking to marigolds (traditional flower for the festival) being imported because of high demand. While volunteering in Jitpurphede in 2011, marigold fields were prominent. You … Continue reading →

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Women and Girls Matter! By Sadie Green

Posted on July 24, 2013 by friendsofvinusa

“What we are learning around the world is that if women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish. If women are free from violence, their families will flourish. If women have a chance to work and earn as full … Continue reading →

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Why I Volunteered In Nepal, Dee Chapon, Board Member of FVIN

Posted on July 23, 2013 by friendsofvinusa

I want to talk to you about why you would want to go to Nepal and volunteer some weeks or even months with an organization called Volunteers Initiative Nepal. I love traveling but have found going to foreign countries and … Continue reading →

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