Everyday heroes amidst the wake of the earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal.
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”’ -Mr. Rogers
Young monks at Swayambhunath Temple organizing, cataloging and salvaging the damaged artifacts in the Buddhist temple.
Boy Scouts helping in search and rescue missions at Kathmandu Durbar Square on Monday, April 27.
Many unsung heroes across Kathmandu and Nepal.
Tribhuvan International Airport staff —
Hats off to the men and women keeping the airport running every day. It’s not an easy task with so many flights coming in and going out, under difficult circumstances. They’ve performed admirably, and we all owe them our deepest gratitude.
Shop keepers —
Everyday since Tuesday (4/28), I’ve seen more and more shops open for business across Kathmandu. As they’re returning to their shops, more people in Kathmandu are breathing a sigh of relief that maybe we can continue to get the basic supplies to live here. And, most of the shopkeepers haven’t inflated prices after the earthquake.
Cab drivers —
They not only help put food on the table for their families, but they provide a necessary service for people across Kathmandu.
Police and Army —
The policemen for directing traffic, and Nepal Army soldiers for maintaining order at cultural sights and keeping everyone safe.
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Nepali song of the day: Pareli Ma by 1974 AD
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