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By Lisa Shrestha Grade: 10

Kantipur English High School Leads Donation Drive

Kathmandu, October 7, 2024 - In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, the Kantipur English High School (KEHS) community rallied together to support 103 households affected by the devastating floods in Balkhu, Kathmandu. Families, students, and staff of the school donated essential items, including food, clothing, blankets, and sanitary products, to the riverside working-class communities hit hardest by the disaster.

The initiative was spearheaded by the KEHS Scout Troop as part of their ongoing social responsibility program. Teachers, parents, and students collaborated enthusiastically to bring much-needed relief to the flood victims. Siddhartha Sapkota, a Grade 8 student, reflected on the experience, saying, “I felt good for myself and for them too because the school gave me a chance to donate to the needy. The opportunity to help them made them happy and also me.”

Similarly, Sadip Rai, a Grade 9 scout, emphasized the significance of providing aid ahead of the upcoming Dashain festival. “I was pleased to help the people in that place, especially during the Dashain festival. At least they can feel someone came to help them during this time,” he shared.

Not all sentiments during the donation drive were uplifting. Prasidha Khadka, another Grade 9 student, expressed sadness over witnessing the dire situation firsthand. “It was sad to see the flood victims because they lost their houses and family members during the flood,” she remarked. However, the experience inspired many students to recognize the importance of extending help to those in need, sparking a shift in their perspective about the world.

The recent floods and landslides have been the most severe in Kathmandu Valley in years, claiming over 200 lives and displacing thousands of families. In the wake of this tragedy, KEHS’s initiative stands as a beacon of hope, underscoring the importance of community support during crises.

The KEHS family remains committed to extending their helping hands further, driven by a shared resolve to make a positive impact in the lives of those most affected by the calamity.


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