Monday, June 30, 2008

Universal Peace Flow

The Universal Peace Flow is primarily directed to people working with the Universal Peace Foundation in one capacity or another. The objective of the blog is to be a tool of communication to let everyone review and give feedback on stuff that's brewing at the backstage — usually within 10 meter radius of my desk.

The bulk of what appears here are seminal concepts, often at a very raw stage, that are thrown out in the open for maturing. There is an incredible lot going on, and we need to develop the concepts together to first of all ensure their balanced evolution, and perhaps even more importantly to ensure our own symmetric and synergetic growth.

This is not a private blog. It's open for all to read and study. We need feedback from the universe.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

57 kilos of food

As of late, I've been spending a good deal of my time working with the Angel's Heaven orphanage in the neighborhood, near the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Run by Amrit and his wife Aishwarya, this orphanage of 20 beautiful children is badly in want of support.

A friend spotted me the other day at a wholesale grocery store near the Universal Peace Foundation office — I spent away the last 2500 NRS I had to get the children food for the upcoming days. 30 kilos of rice, 10 kilos of flat rice, 5 kilos of mung dal, sugar and oil respectively, and a kilo of tea and mixed beans each, and at the crux of time — Amrit has a trekking office, but the season is now at rock bottom, owing both to weather and the current political situation in Nepal.

Some friends, inspired by the example, have chosen to hop onboard and do the same. The children need an average of 12 kilos of rice and 1 kilo of dal per day, in addition with some vegetables. Much is in plans for providing steady future sustenance for this small but beautiful and very meaningful project.

We've been painting at the orphanage also. This old guest house, now rented for the orphanage, is in need of renovation to provide for an inspiring environment for the little angels. Manue and Bikash have been lending their artist's hand to fill the walls with flowers, vines, fruits and other beauties of nature. The top floor roof needs repairs to get past the ongoing monsoon season, and a new 2000 liter water tank also needs to be purchased.

Much is to be done, then! I got a draft of the website today — thanks Manue! — and it should go online momentarily with more specifics on the running expenses and development prospects for the orphanage.

Anyone touched by the prospect is cordially welcome to contribute — in however small and grand way — to the cause. To give an example, 12 kilos of rice costs 850 NRS (8.50e) — here even little goes a long way! I will be posting more details in the days to come. In the meantime, feel free to get in touch with me if the above sparks an interest.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Angel's Heaven - Mission Statement

This is a copy of a recent proposal my friend Amrit, the director of the Angel's Heaven orphanage, handed over to me. Attached to it was a sheet with a breakdown of the annual expenses, which I'll be posting later.

Contributors can send donations through me by 1. Credit card, 2. PayPal, 3. Bank transfer (Finnish and Indian accounts), or 4. Western Union. Otherwise, visitors can give cash on visiting or contact Amrit for further details.



Angel’s Heaven Nepal

Child at Risk Rescue and Care Foundation — Since 1999

Govt. Regd.:
CR No. 5
CDO No. 1598
SWC No. 22728

Mailing address: Post Box No. 8975 EPC-1104
Tel: 470-0718
Mobile: 985-102-6344
E-mail: st_angels@hotmail.com


Mission Statement
Angel’s Heaven

Children at Risk, Rescue and Care Foundation

Nepal is an underdeveloped country with a total population of 25 million per capita income per year of USD 240. The total literacy rate is 28%.

Since 1996 Nepal is suffering from civil war. Due to this reason, orphans are increasing and a large number of population cannot afford education and health care for their children.

Angel’s Heaven is a child care home formed in 1999, working towards giving homeless and orphans an opportunity for a safe life and a good future. The organization is committed to help children who are socially neglected and rejected in the society. The orphanage is aimed towards providing an atmosphere full of love, respect and kindness towards each other.

Started with one child from eastern Nepal in 1999, by 2002 the organization was looking after 12 children. Currently with 20 children from the age group of 5-15, Angel’s Heaven emphasizes on providing proper education and better future for the children. We believe in raising the children in a manner so they grow up to be independent, great individuals.

Angel’s Heaven is a non-profit, non-political, independent organization with a vision to serve disadvantaged children by providing basic necessities and globally recognized education.

Angel’s Heaven is self-supported organization funded by its 7 members to their best ability in a country where 82 percent of the population is living in villages and mountains. This is a small attempt to obtain financial support to help us improve the current lifestyle and education support for our children. By your small help, we can save their lives.

Our mission is to provide safe, healthy and better life to under-privileged children from various parts of Nepal.

We urge you to support these needed children. Your support can help them become responsible individuals, creating a better tomorrow.

Few of the many ways you can support:

  • You can sponsor food, clothing, and medical requirements for an individual child or for all the children.
  • You can sponsor education for an individual child or a group
  • You can provide charity funding for the orphanage for various activities assisting our children
  • You can help by purchasing land or supporting in construction of accommodation/school
  • You can volunteer to teach English or music to our children

Long term objectives:

  • Angel’s Heaven aspires to use land owned by Mr. Amrit Bikram Shahi (St. Angel) to construct a larger, permanent facility where more children can be accommodated.
  • The next priority is a school where we can educate all our children and also assist the poor and helpless by providing free education.
  • We intend to open a free dispensary / health centre to support the unfortunate people who suffer due to lack of money and education.