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Press Release NRN-Canada raises more than CDN $10,000 for the Koshi Flood Victims in Nepal. 20 October 2008 NRN – Canada has successfully raised more $ 10,000 for the Koshi Flood victims in Nepal to contribute funds to support relief efforts for the people affected by the recent flooding in Nepal. The donation drive was initiated at the First National Convention of NRN- Canada by Mr. Aditya Jha, a prominent businessman. At the conference, he committed a contribution NRs.350,000 (approx. CDN $ 5000) for the Koshi Flood Victims under the banner of NRN-Canada Drawing from the inspiration, a fundraiser musical event, “Ani Choying’s concert in Toronto” was organised by NRN- Canada and Nepalese Canadian Janajati Association on Friday, Aug 29, 2008. With only a week to plan and organize the event, the concert raised an impressive sum of $2,430. Press Release Ani Choying’s Concert in Toronto (click to view receipt) With the total fund of more than CDN $ 7,500, NRN-Canada set a goal of raising $2500 more to bring the fund to $10,000. A donation drive was initiated Canada-wide from September 10, 2008 to September 30, 2008 Appeal for Koshi Flood Relief Response. Within 20 days $2,633 was raised. NRN-Canada would like to express its special gratitude to Canada Forum for Nepal, Ottawa for contributing CDN $1,001. An additional fund of $1,632 was collected from Non residential Nepalis living in Canada and friends of Nepal. Donor’s list In the three phases, NRN-Canada successfully raised more than $10, 000 for the Koshi Flood victims in Nepal. Funds ($2430) raised at Ani Choying’s Concert has been sent to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund in Nepal by co-organizer Nepalese Canadian Janajati Association. Funds raised from the donation drive, $2603 (excluding $30 transfer fee) has been transferred to NRNA Special fund account by NRN-Canada. The NRNA will eventually transfer the funds to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal. Both the above funds will be used to support relief efforts for the people affected by the recent flooding in Southern Nepal; while the contribution from Mr. Jha aims to rehabilitate educational opportunities for the displaced children. NRN – Canada would like to thank all the organizations and individuals who have generously contributed to help the Koshi flood survivors in Nepal. For further information: |
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