OPEN HOUSE
Posted November 12th, 2009 by ashwin in
11/21/2009 - 17:00
11/21/2009 - 20:00
Etc/GMT-7
It was a dark and stormy night, and still they came! Yes, NHS held its second Open House at the Round House Community Center and despite the tragic conditions outside, inside there was an air of community and buoyancy. Marty and Darcy Billinkoff shared slides and stories from their fund raising climb of Everest Base Camp. Shabniz, Dara and Rima provided fashion tips to those buying scarves and shawls, mama Sharma kept us well fed with Chai and snacks. Gretchen and Michelle shared experiences of working with the staff in Nepal and Ashwin talked and talked.
2009 Annual General Meeting
Posted August 10th, 2009 by ashwin in
09/16/2009 - 18:30
09/16/2009 - 20:30
Etc/GMT-7
The Nepal House Society held its second Annual Board Meeting on September 16th, 2009. The meeting was attended by board member, friends and returning volunteers. The business part of the meeting showed that the efforts of the members have resulted in a much healthier bank account. Gretchen Ladd gave a presentation on her work at Nepal House Kaski in Pokhara as she shared her skills as an art therapist with our staff and the greater community. Gretchen Ladd, Michelle Crowley and Camille Traverse were honoured for their volunteer efforts in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Posted June 17th, 2009 by webmaster in
We are pleased to announce that Darcy and Marty Billinkoff will be heading off to Nepal this October to trek up to Everest Base Camp, undoubtedly one of the most famous hikes in the world, to raise funds and awareness for Nepal House Society. Starting from Lukla, they will be hiking for 18 days, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, as they pass by friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries. The climb will take them to an altitude of 5,545 metres (18,192 ft) at Kala Pattar, for a magnificent view of Everest before arriving at Base Camp.
Spring Newsletter
Posted March 30th, 2009 by webmaster in
Please follow the link below to read our Spring 2009 Newsletter.
Art Therapy Training in Nepal
Posted February 24th, 2009 by ashwin in
In December of 2008, Vancouver art therapist and teacher Gretchen Ladd travelled to Pokhara, Nepal. Her suitcase was not filled with climbing apparatus, trekking shoes or protein bars; her bags were filled with paint, pastels, beads, glitter and fun. Gretchen arrived to teach sixteen counsellors, social workers, orphanage staff and interested folks how to use art materials in a therapeutic way to support traumatized children. This was Nepal House's first foray into training staff from other organizations.
Fall 2008 Newsletter
Posted July 31st, 2008 by webmaster in
Please follow the link below to read our Fall 2008 Newsletter.
First Annual General Meeting
Posted June 19th, 2008 by ashwin in
07/20/2008 - 00:00
Etc/GMT-7
Nepal House Societies first ever AGM was held on July 20th, 2008 at the South Arm Community Center in Richmond, BC. It was a well attended event that allowed friends and supporters of Nepal House to reconnect and share in their enthusiasm for the project. Many ideas were shared about possible future directions to not only support traumatized children, but other disenfranchised and marginalized groups in the country. Ideas were also discussed about future fund raising and partnerships.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Posted February 21st, 2008 by ashwin in
03/10/2010 - 18:30
03/10/2010 - 20:30
Etc/GMT-7
Nepal House Societies next board meeting will be held on March 10th in Richmond. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.
OPEN HOUSE
Posted January 15th, 2008 by ashwin in
03/29/2008 - 00:00
Etc/GMT-7
We want to thank all of you who came out to our Open House on March 29 at Yogi's restuarant in Vancouver. Outside there was some strange weather happening, but inside, there was warmth, spirit good food, art making and many great ideas, comments and questions about the work that Nepal House was doing to support the children of Nepal.
For those of you that became members you will be receiving our newsletter soon and for those of you that are interested in getting involved with our work, please let us know how we can support you to join us.
