K6. dilettante8, 8848m

I do not think pkr Boston is criticizing the idea - he was just proposing a Plan B.

pkr boston,

I hear you. Distributing 100 laptops will not help to educate the entire country -rather only few will be benefit. Does that mean we do not take step like this at all ? No.

I do not even know Shailesh Munankarmi. He contacted us and we appreciated his idea, dedication, will to raise such a large amount and enthusiasm. Hence, we decided to help and provide him a platform so that he will be able to fulfill his wish. Shailesh is working very hard to collect the amount. Let me tell you, he is just a student who work very hard. My personal intention of writitng that note was to "influence other people to follow Shailesh's example". Just imagine, if every body, does something to his/her ex school or village or Tole - how much effect it will have on people's lives and country !!

Here is an example from a Nepali (Prof Shiva Gautam) in the Boston area how we can help:

http://www.poafoundation.org/press_releases/e-infrastructure_pilot_project_launched_for_nepali_schools_by_north_american_nrn_members.html

Now, your idea of building schools -

a great and noble idea !! Building schools in every village is a must.  But Help Nepal is not yet fully armed to take such long term projects. Erecting a Building for a school is not a problem, but running a school needs long term committment, dedication and resources.  The management of teachers, administrative staff and overall maintenance of school is quite not possible. We hope, we together will attain that too. If you have better idea, how to run a school let us know.

However, Help Nepal has helped repairing, renovating around 14 school in Nepal.

Check this link:

http://helpnepal.net/about/project_details.php

In fact, we just received a request from another school for repair. I urge you to get involved in this project. Help Nepal will provide the ready-made platform for fundraising and management in Nepal (we are proud to tell you that we have no overhead cost and has managed around 100000$ for administrative revolving fund). Probably, you will better appreciate the hard work that Shailesh Munankarmi is putting. Shoot me an email at mabi.singh@gmail.com

Help Nepal though, has some project that are long term projects like Mugu Help Post.

Mabi Singh