My Interview with Nimdoma Sherpa, Mt. Everest climber and humanitarian hero

Nimdoma Sherpa, at just the age of 17, became the youngest woman ever to climb Mount Everest. This was just the beginning of her amazing feats. She has gone on to scale numerous mountains with her team of Nepalese climbers called the Seven Summit Women.

Never forgetting her roots, Nimdoma has become an ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the largest hunger relief organization. As a child growing up in Nepal, Nimdoma received school meals from WFP. She knows firsthand what a difference food and nutrition can make for a hungry child.

Last year after devastating earthquakes struck Nepal, Nimdoma and the Seven Summit Women faced their greatest challenge. The United Nations also called upon Nimdoma for a special mission for Sustainable Development Goal Number 2, Zero Hunger. Read more in the following interview with Nimdoma.

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Nepal: WFP announces key transition in earthquake aid

Two months after the earthquake in Nepal, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) says it’s transitioning from emergency relief to recovery projects. WFP has been leading hunger relief in Nepal, providing food to around two million.

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Internet experts continue to help Nepal food aid

Last week at The Huffington Post I wrote about how the internet plays such a major role in feeding the hungry during emergencies. The technical experts of the World Food Programme in Nepal being a great example. They are the ones that restore internet service so all humanitarian agencies can better coordinate food aid deliveries.

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Food security deteriorating in Nepal quake areas

The United Nations is reporting that hunger is quickly escalating in areas affected by Nepal's earthquakes

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Elite athletes to help WFP bring food aid in Nepal

Last week on the Huffington Post I wrote about an amazing group of women who are helping earthquake victims in Nepal. These are members of the Seven Summits Women Team of mountain climbers.

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U.S. military on a mission to help Nepal

The tragic crash of a United States military helicopter, which was carrying six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers, was part of a humanitarian operation to help earthquake victims. It’s called Operation Sahayogi Haat, which means “Helping Hand” in Nepali.

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When the Internet Saves Lives

Imagine if you lost your internet service. Picture having no email capability or access to net-based information for days, even weeks. Yikes! How would the loss of the internet affect your daily work?

But now let's thicken the plot. Imagine if your job was the emergency feeding of millions of people following a natural disaster. You would need to organize and communicate quickly and effectively with others. At this point, internet is far more than just a luxury or convenience. Lives depend on it.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest hunger relief organization, makes internet connectivity a top priority when disaster strikes. Basic internet, that many of us take for granted, is often damaged or not available in afflicted, impoverished areas.

Read the full article at The Huffington Post.

Nepal: how runners, walkers can help today

Reunited, the family is trying to recover from the shock of April 25th disaster that killed more than 8,000 people and injured an estimated 16,000. Like thousands of survivors across the country,
Sangmaya and her family need food to survive and rebuild.

They are getting this aid from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The rice represents more than lifesaving nutrition. Each spoonful represents hope and strength for a better tomorrow.

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Help These Women Save Nepal

When it comes to athletic achievement, the Seven Summits Women Team from Nepal is second to none. This elite group of female mountain climbers have scaled the highest peaks in the world, including Everest.

They are much more than great athletes. They are also advocates for women’s rights.

But now these women face their greatest challenge. They must save Nepal from the devastation of last month’s massive earthquake. They want your help. As their team motto says, “Together We Reach Higher.”

Read my commentary at The Huffington Post.

Nepal earthquake: UN says hunger is escalating

Hunger is escalating in Nepal following the massive earthquake which struck on Saturday. The United Nations, in a report released Wednesday, says more than 3.5 million people will need food assistance.

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Lifeway and Charity Miles to help WFP Nepal

Lifeway Foods Inc. is pledging additional support for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) as it feeds earthquake victims in Nepal. WFP is the largest hunger relief organization in the world.

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Nepal: Food needs high in aftermath of massive earthquake

Nepal's government and humanitarian agencies are mobilizing to feed the hungry in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The United Nations is reporting that at least 1.4 million people in Nepal will need food assistance.

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UNICEF says nearly one million children need aid in Nepal

The earthquake in Nepal has left at least 940,000 children in desperate need of humanitarian aid, according to UNICEF.

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Nepal: people cold, hungry and in shock after earthquake

The devastating earthquake in Nepal has claimed more than 2,000 lives and caused thousands more injuries. The 7.8 magnitude quake has leveled buildings and homes.

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Nepal: UN WFP to provide food to earthquake victims

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says food aid will be needed for victims of a devastating earthquake today in Nepal. The 7.9 magnitude quake has caused thousands of casualties and destroyed buildings and homes.

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Nepal: CRS prepares response to massive earthquake

A massive earthquake struck Nepal and parts of India today. Early reports show hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and severe damage to buildings, homes and transportation routes.
 
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