1. Lali Guras is Red Rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal
Lali Guras Foundation
rebuilding homes and lives in Ghyampesal, after the devastating earthquake in Nepal, April 2015
Lali Guras is Red Rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal

2. To build, reconstruct and bring normalcy
Our Mission
To build, reconstruct and bring normalcy
to the unfortunates

3. Our Vision
To give new life to Ghyampesal

4. In April 2015 tragedy struck Nepal
A devastating earthquake killed more than 8,800 people and injured more than 23,000. For Ghyampesal, a village nestling in the hills it was the worst, heart-rending disaster to strike ever !

5. Where have all the homes gone ? Gone with the earthquake everyone !

6. Where is Ghyampesal? It is a village in Gorkha District.

7. Ghyampesal, Gorkha District About 140 Km NW of Kathmandu

8. Ghyampesal after the earthquake…

9. Homeless villagers.
Homes devastated and shattered!

12. “I need a roof over my head and a shelter for my family”

13. Lali Guras feels the pain and cares…

14. How can we help ? What Ghyampesal needs now
Phase I
Bringing normalcy
Reconstruction of houses
Phase II
Schools
Dispensaries
Jobs
Cultivation of Land
Opportunities for better living

15. Getting Started Assessment of damage, prioritization of work
Supervision of reconstruction work
Recruitment of local helpers
Time plan
Removal of debris
Execution plan
Reporting system
Handing over of reconstructed assets to rightful owners

16. Current Status Basic rescue work completez
Current Status
Basic rescue work complete
Vehicles can go up to the village
Electricity & water supply restored

17. Q: Where do the homeless villagers live now
Q: Where do the homeless villagers live now? A: Community hall, broken houses under tarpaulin or plastic sheets.
Community hall
House

18. Make shift shop and toilet

19. This is their home now, tents and broken houses
Winter is on its way …

20. z
Shaken, broken, homeless will the children and old people survive the winter without proper houses ?

21. A helping hand for Ghyampesal
Many issues to be tackled :
Rebuilding of roads & communication networks
Houses
Schools
Dispensaries
Water supply – repairs of tanks and pipes
Restoration of electric supply
Land cultivation

22. Lali Guras progress report
Trust Formed.
Trust Deed Registered.
PAN Card Received.
Current Bank Account Opened.
80 G applied for.
12 A, applied for.
Appointment of CA.
Importer of Pre Fabricated Huts contacted and Preliminary discussions completed. Ballpark quotations received. Material to be delivered up to Ghyampesal Village.

23. Trust Deed PAN Card Bank Details Lali Guras Foundation ICICI Bank,
AC No
Branch - Ballygunge

24. House Plans

25. Prefabricated Hut A 500 Sq ft. Two Bed Rooms. One Kitchen One Store
Sitting Area
Small Sit out
Toilets Outside (Common)

26. Building Materials Corrugated tin roof Cemented floor
Steel structure grouted into cement.
Insulated partition walls.
Adequate windows and doors
Durable for up to 40 years

27. Cost of each pre-fabricated hut
INR 5.5 Lakhs (Approximate).
Cost includes material, transportation, labour and building of base foundation plinth.

28. We appeal to you for help
Families, who need homes desperately are listed in our website. Corporate Houses and individuals may choose a family they wish to help or adopt.
Company Plaques or “Donated By” plates will be put up to showcase the project as part of the Company’s CSR activity.
The adopted family can be contacted and progress assessed. Details will be updated on the website.
The donor can get personally involved with the Project and adopt a Gorkha family.

29. Why Lali Guras chose to help Ghyampesal ?
It is a special village that has friendly relationship with India.
People are peace loving and helpless.
Many Gorkha soldiers from this village serve the Indian Army.
They care for us, we care for them

30. Trustees
Ravi Thapa, Sanjib Borbora and Daniel Ghaznavi Consultants Rohinton Babycon, Shyam Thapa and Lt. Col. Gautam Nandy (Retd)

31. “Build a home mend a broken heart. Adopt a family, donate a hut.”
Brand Ambassador
Leander Paes
“Build a home mend a broken heart.
Adopt a family, donate a hut.”

32. Please restore our homes, restore our hopes

33. Thank you For more information please contact :
LALI GURAS FOUNDATION
Ravi Thapa : Ph: Daniel Ghaznavi : Ph:
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