by cgct | Dec 11, 2021 | Newsletter
COVID has taught us to be resilient, re-adjusting expectations and re-making plans, much as Nepalis live even in normal times. Now in its 15th year, CGCT continues to respond to Nepal’s ever-changing needs through crisis after crisis, providing emergency relief while...
by cgct | Dec 10, 2021 | Newsletter
The CGCT-CGCF mentorship program was initiated in 2008 and for the past 13 years has supported more than 19 young Nepali graduates to pursue their dreams of becoming leaders in conservation and sustainable development. Two mentees are chosen each year on the basis of...
by cgct | Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter
Photo: Emergency relief helped feed 411 families from the slums of Kathmandu The COVID pandemic hit Nepal hard in 2020-21, and although the number of cases has declined in recent months, the rate of new infections is still well beyond what the health care system can...
by cgct | Dec 8, 2021 | Newsletter
CGCF Annual General Meeting by Zoom A new Executive Committee took the helm at CGCF in November, passing leadership to a new Chair Ms. Shikha G. Khetan. Please read about Shikha below. CGCT extends a sincere thanks Ms. Tara Gurung, previous CGCF Committee Chair who...
by cgct | Dec 7, 2021 | Newsletter
This year CGCT was unable to initiate any new Small Grants projects due to the COVID lock-down in Nepal. None the less, our highly committed colleagues at CGCF conducted a well-received webinar on “Urban Gardening for Health, Happiness and Environment.” This followed...
by cgct | Dec 6, 2021 | Newsletter
Photo: Chandra would often lead gatherings such as this Eco-Trekking Workshop for trekking guides, in a round of the song “16 Barse Umeraima.” A Tribute to Dr Chandra Gurung CGCT is proud to join CGCF, with support from Chandra’s family, friends and colleagues, in...
