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The Nepal Digest Thur Nov 25, 1999: Mangshir 9 2056BS: Year8 Volume92 Issue438
H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G ! ! !
Today's Topics (partial list):
Hitler
AFVs News
Thanks and words of caution
SHIVA charity in Nepal
Youth For Global Change- Nepal
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:19:31 -0500 (EST)
From: "Pramod K. Mishra" <pkm@duke.edu>
To: The Nepal digest Editor <nepal-request@cs.niu.edu>
Subject: hitler
Please read and pass along.
thanks --
Pramod
_________________________________FWD____________________________________
TIME magazine is having an election, via the Internet, in order to find
the "person of the century." Amazingly, Hitler is in the Top 4. I don't
know how you feel about it, but I don't want to see Hitler's face on the
cover of this year's December edition of TIME magazine. I don't think that
someone who is directly responsible for the death of millions and someone
who taught hatred in such an unbelievable way should be called the "person
of the century." For whatever influence Hitler may have had on the 20th
century it seems a shame to give what could be considered an honor to this
man. There are so many people to vote for that have evoked positive change
on the 20th century. Please take a moment to visit the web site listed
below and vote for just about anyone else. If you want to look up the top
candidates before you vote, click on the "submit" button first. It will
show you the number of votes accumulated for each person (Hitler is #4
right now, slightly behind Billy Graham). Then go back to the previous
page and cast your vote. Neo nazi groups from all over the world have been
calling, and will be calling their members to vote for Hitler via e-mail;
I want to do the same, but the other way around. It is up to you if you
want to follow my call for voting against Hitler and it is also up to you
if you want to spread this e-mail. It won't cost you anything, and takes
just a little time to do.
Please vote against Hitler under:
http://www.pathfinder.com/time/time100/poc/century.html
Person of the Century Poll
Please forward this to everyone on your e-mailing list.
I think we need to do something about this.
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS!!!
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
San Diego, CA 92119
619-697-6001/voice
619-697-1102/fax
TISRabbi@aol.com
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Date: 15 Nov 1999 14:35:18 -0000
To: List Member <NEPAL@cs.niu.edu>
From: "Alternative Fuel Vehicles Nepal" <AFVsNepal-owner@listbot.com>
Subject: AFVs News
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Nepal
Nepal News
1. On Memorandum Submitted to Clean Locomotive Entrepreneurs Association
(CLEA)
Martin Chautari, November, 15
In response to Martin Chautari's memorandum, Clean Locomotive
Entrepreneurs Association (CLEA) has promised to solve the problems as
pointed out in the memorandum. "The problems cited by Martin Chautari are
pertinent and we will take necessary steps to solve them," said Subash
Shrestha, a president of CLEA. The president assured that the problems
related to inconsistent fare, lack of labeling in electric tempos, and
overcrowding will be solved in December. "To solve the problems faced by
the commuters, CLEA expects help from Martin Chautari," said the
president of CLEA. Martin Chautari assured that they would complement
CLEA 's efforts to solve the problems faced by the commuters.
2. Women Driving Electric Tempos? Interesting…….
Martin Chautari, November, 15
It is not common to see women driving public vehicles. That too electric
vehicles. But it is happening in Nepal. Encouraged by the daring
initiative taken by Ms. Sumitra Dangal, the first women to drive electric
tempos in the streets of Katmandu Valley, many women are following her
steps. As of now three women are driving electric tempos in different
routes of the valley. They are Ms. Sumitra Dangal, Mrs. Doma Sherpa, and
Ms. Bishnu Lama. Altogether fourteen women have applied for license and
six of them have already got it. Five women who have received training
from Ms. Sumitra Dangal on SAFA tempos are looking for opportunities to
drive electric tempos soon.
General News
LPG-fuelled cars can reduce pollution
HCM CITY — A plan to give HCM City a greener motoring environment is being
developed by two academics. It follows concern over pollution in Vieät
Nam’s second city which has reached "serious" levels in a problem
exacerbated by the city’s near-gridlocked streets.
Academics, Dr. Phaïm Xuaân Mai and Master Vaên Thò Boâng, both professors
at
HCM City Technology University, have researched the use of taxi’s running
on
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Their study, funded by the HCM City
Department of Science, Technology and Environment, found the use of LPG
as an alternative to petrol is economical and harmless to the
environment.
Petrol costs VNÑ 4,500 a litre while LPG costs VNÑ 2,900 and a taxi
travailing around 200 km daily on inner city and long distance journeys
could save between VNÑ 27,000-32,000 a day using LPG, they reckon.
And they say the initial cost of approximately VNÑ 8 million to install
the US-imported LPG equipment could be recouped in savings by taxi owners
within a year.
Now a plan to establish a LPG supply network for all city vehicles is to
be developed.
Currently it has 2,500 taxis – rising to 6000 in five years to cope with
the demand of the estimated 6 million population with the city needing 12
LPG stations to service taxis.
Mai says that by 2003, some LPG stations will be set up on an experimental
basis at taxi company premises. An operational LPG factory with
annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes in the Baïch Hoå (White Tiger) Oil
Field will supply the fuel.
It is expected that another factory with an annual capacity of 250,000
tonnes will begin operations in Dung Quaát, Ñaø Naüng in 2001. Mai also
suggested that the Government should adopt policies to stimulate demand
for LPG and encourage drivers, especially of taxis, to use it. — VNS
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To: nepal@cs.niu.edu
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:26:23 -0500
Subject: Thanks and words of caution
From: AikoAnne Joshi <aiko7@juno.com>
Someone was reading my mind because I was telling my Nepali friends that
I hoped that someone could give me the history behind BHAI TIKA, and when
I opened up my TND, the first thing there was a wonderfully detailed
explanation of not just BHAI TIKA but TIHAR and its attendent
descriptions of gods and goddesses. Thank you! This will make the puja
more meaningful to me as I watch my cousin sisters-in-law do puja for my
husband.
Just wanted to add a word of caution to Pramod Mishra's rather
enthusiastic -- if inaccurate -- belief that the US is such a champion of
democracy and human rights. Unfortunately, the US is probably one of the
worst offenders right now among industrialised nations; and while the CIA
and NSA may not be as overt in their shenanigans as in the past, rest
assured, their fingers are very much in the pie of the domination game!
The US is the only country among "western" nations that refuses to
endorse CEDAW; refuses to pay its financial debts to the UN.
Incidentally, the US is NOT a democracy as so many erroneously believe.
But, other than that, I found Mr. Mishra's article quite informative and
making lots of sense in relation to Nepal.
there a myriad of reasons as to why democracy -- or variations thereof --
do not seem to work in certain areas of the world. It would take too
long to detail here, but if one really studies the history of
imperialism, one can get an inkling into the "why".
Anyway, hope everyone had a good TIHAR and BHAI TIKA.
Aiko Joshi
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Date: 16 Nov 99 08:26:03 MST
From: <hutchat@usa.net>
To: nepal@cs.niu.edu
Subject: attached
11 December 1999
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
CLIMBER TO PEDAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLE FROM NEW YORK CITY (0 meters) TO MT. EVEREST (8,850 meters)!
F.A.H. ('Hutch') Dalrymple, just returned from living/trekking two years in Nepal/Tibet, has announced he will launch his 'attempt' to become the oldest man1 to reach the summit of Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha/Nepali, Chomolungma/Tibetan) by bicycling from New York City to Lhasa, Tibet. From there he will continue on to the Everest base camp, where the 'You're Never Too Old To Get On Top!' expedition, for climbers over sixty-years of age will begin, April, 2,003 (Fiftieth anniversary of the first ascent in 1953).
The first 'leg,' of this four-year journey, takes Mr. Dalrymple on the route his ancestors migrated west across America from New York City to Cripple Creek, Colorado where his father was born in 1902: Martin's Creek, and Puxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Jerseryville, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri (where Mr. Dalrymple was born), Springfield, Missouri, (where his mother was born), and out across the prairie to Colorado.
Mr. Dalrymple, plans to depart from the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island on his 59th birthday, December 11th.
'I know,' Mr. Dalrymple says, 'it seems an absurd thing to do, depart on a bicycle with winter coming on, but I try to explain it this way... Whatever the weather will be this winter in America... It's not as difficult as it is at 7,000 meters (22,000ft.), and above, on Mt. Everest... Sure, it would be easier to start next April, but I like a challenge... And I can tell you, having been there already... cycling in the U.S. in a blizzard, is not as difficult as doing the same thing (or climbing) in Tibet or Nepal...'
Along the way, Mr. Dalrymple will give slide presentations on Tibet/Nepal in retirement homes! 'I'm trying to inspire older-of-body people, as they inspire me! When I was in the Himalaya/Nepal recently, a 69-year old man from Oregon climbed Island Peak (6,200 meters/20,000+ft.). A few years ago, an eighty-year old man climbed Mt. McKinley (in Alaska)! How about John Glenn in space!'
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
F.A.H. ('Hutch') Dalrymple
e-mail: hutchat@usa.net, fahhutch@yahoo.com
1 The current record holder was, 60 years, 161 days, when he (Lev Sariskov) summited Mt. Everest last May (1999). Mr. Dalrymple will be 62-years 'young,' in 2,003, when the expedition is planned (Fiftieth Anniversary of the first successful summit by Hillary and Norgay in 1953).
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Date: 18 Nov 1999 11:04:21 -0000
To: List Member <NEPAL@cs.niu.edu>
From: "Alternative Fuel Vehicles Nepal" <AFVsNepal-owner@listbot.com>
Subject: AFVs News
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Nepal
Nepal News
1. Tariff hike on electricity
Martin Chautari, 18 November, 1999
Following the price hike on diesel and kerosene, the government of Nepal
has increased the electricity tariff effective from 17 November. Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA) increased tariff by 25 per cent for
industrial and business clients and by 30 per cent for general clients.
International donor agencies have long been forcing the government to
increase the electricity tariff and there had been no tariff increase
since last three years. The NEA viewed the tariff increase a necessary
evil. The NEA was compelled to increase the electricity in order to
generate financial resources required for electricity generation,
transmission, and distribution projects needed to meet the future
electricity demand.
Meanwhile the Clean Locomotive Entrepreneurs Association (CLEA) seemed to
be concerned about the recent tariff hike. " We are finding out
mechanisms not to increase the fare of electric tempos. To provide
transport service at the existing levels of fare we have decided to demand
subsidies for charging stations," said a member of CLEA.
2. MoPE announced a list of recipients of electric tempos
Martin Chautari, 18 November, 1999
Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) issued on Thursday a list
of individuals and organizations eligible to get electric tempos under
"Electric Vehicle Promotion Project" supported by DANIDA. The list
includes 36 individuals and 4 organizations who will receive loans to
buy electric tempos at 5 percent interest rate. The loans cover only 65
per cent of the total investments. The rest is to be borne by the
entrepreneurs themselves. Each individual will get a loan for 1 electric
tempo, whereas all four organizations selected will receive loans for 3
electric tempos each. MoPE also selected three EV manufacturers namely
Green Electric Vehicle Company, Electric Vehicle Company and Green Valley
Electro Mobile Pvt. Ltd. to supply electric tempos to the nominated
individuals and organizations.
All nominated individuals/organizations are required to deposit 35 per
cent of the total investments (about NRs. 1,75,000 for one electric
tempos) within 15 days of the notice. The loans will be made available
through Nepal Arab Bank Limited. Loans should be repaid in 36 monthly
installments.
General News
About EVs
Electric vehicles have more than 6 times the energy efficiency of Internal
Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. US National transportation studies
show
that 95% of all vehicles travel less than 50 miles per day and 54% less
than 5 miles
one way. An ICE vehicle traveling for 10,000 miles will release it's
own weight in carbon into the atmosphere Los Angeles could charge over
1 million
electric vehicles off their existing power grid without requiring any
additional generating capacity
What exactly is an EV?
An electric vehicle (EV) is one that is driven by an electric motor
instead of an internal combustion engine, using electricity as its
fuel instead of a petroleum or alcohol-based substance. The term EV
usually refers to a fully-equipped,
roadworthy car or truck that runs on electricity stored in batteries
or fuel cells.
What do EV's do best?
Electric vehicles are at their best in types of services that are
considered "severe duty" for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE’s) –
short to medium length
trips with cold starts, and continuous service at low speed. Many fleet
applications intersperse short trips with service stops sufficiently
long to cool off an IC engine, causing extraordinary maintenance
expense. EV’s thrive in this service. In other fleet uses, such as
meter reading, ICE’s spend most of the time idling - their most
inefficient and most polluting mode. Even if an EV motor does idle to
provide power to the steering or air conditioning, it does not generate
pollution. Department of Energy studies show that the average daily
trip length for private vehicles in major U.S. cities is around 50
miles. Today’s electric vehicles can handle these trips with ease. If
your average daily trips consist of driving 10-15 miles to work, a few
miles at lunch, and errands on your way home, you should be driving
quiet, low-maintenance electric vehicle.
How fast and how far will my EV go?
Most modern EV’s have a top speed of between 50 and 70 mph and a range
of 50-100 miles per complete charge. Actual performance depends on
many factors including the specific components, batteries used and
how the vehicle is charged and driven. Most well-designed EV’s
accelerate adequately. Some, like the ZEV vehicle, accelerate faster
than gasoline-powered cars in the same weight and size class. As
with a gasoline-powered vehicle, "hot-rodding" has a cost in the
number of miles you can travel.
Can EV's have air conditioning and heat? Wouldn't it ruin the range?
EV’s certainly can have climate control and the resulting range reductions
should be modest. Air-conditioning should reduce the range by no more
than about 10%. The range loss due to use of a heater in the ZEV
vehicle is non- existing because ZEV Inc.
uses a water-cooled EV drive unit and utilizes the heat produced by the
drive unit to heat the interior of the vehicle. The ZEV motor also
supplies heating to the interior of the vehicle while the car is
plugged in for recharge overnight.
Hazardous Waste and Contamination
All internal combustion engines (ICE’s), even those burning clean"
fuels, produce contaminated oil, which is a
hazardous waste disposal problem. Most engines
eventually develop oil leaks and contaminate the ground. ICE’s that
burn gasoline or diesel, even the "low lead" varieties, contaminate
roadsides with lead.
Disposables (ICE)
All ICE vehicles eventually shed fan belts, radiator hoses, mufflers,
spark plugs, contaminated oil, fuel filters, antifreeze and other
disposables, all of which are deposited in land fills.
Noise Pollution
Most of the noise from EV’s comes from fans and pumps. When the vehicle
is moving, most of the sound heard is road noise that is masked by
the noise of an IC engine.
How much air pollution is actually caused by car's and trucks?
Studies vary in their specific onclusions on this question and exact
percentages vary
regionally. All agree however, that mobile emission sources account
for a significant amount of pollution. It ranges from a minimum of
twenty percent for some pollutants to as high as
ninety percent for others.
Do EV's actually pollute indirectly through power plant emissions?
Power plant emissions are a complex issue that varies from region to
region. Studies have shown that in California, where power
generation is mostly nuclear or hydro electric, total emissions from
vehicles are reduced up to 95 percent by use of EV’s. A study by the
Salt River Project (SRP) in Phoenix, projecting the use of EV’s in its
service area over the next 20 years, showed that EV’s will reduce
overall emissions by amounts ranging from about 16 percent to 97
percent for various pollutants, under various scenarios. SRP uses both
coal and natural gas for power
generation.
What about battery cost and toxicity?
Of the fifteen or twenty battery technologies presently being
investigated to power EV’s, only the lead-acid battery is currently
cost-effective, economically viable and environmentally friendly. The
ZEV vehicles require a 180 Volt power source
for proper operation. This is provided by fifteen - 12 volt batteries,
at a replacement cost of less than $2,000 US. All other battery
technologies are significantly more expensive. Since the recent
application of Government regulations, virtually
all of the lead-acid battery (98%) is recycled. The lead-acid battery
is critical to our nation’s transportation, communication, electric
vehicle and emergency systems, and has become a vital part of our
daily lives. Battery manufacturers and
recyclers are some of the earliest "recycling pioneers," developing
methods, processes and communications to inform their recycling
partners and the
public of the mutual benefits of battery recycling. While most
industries are forced to recycle, the lead industry has embraced the
issue. Because of the efforts of the Battery Council International, 38
states have adopted battery recycling laws
and five others have disposal restrictions.
Battery recycling is a closed loop: it’s a partnership success story
in which all parties have a right to be proud -- the battery
manufacturer, the recycling plant and the collector. No stage is more
important than the collection point. Used batteries are collected at
service stations, automotive repair shops, retail stores and other
locations. Nearly 1.8 billion pounds of lead each year are collected
from old batteries for recycling. Once the used batteries are
acquired, they are shipped to recycling plants where the components are
disassembled. Plastic from the cases and other internal components are
sent off for melting and reforming into new cases. The
lead at the heart of the battery is similarly segregated, refined in a
process known as secondary smelting – whereby physical and chemical
methods clean the lead to make it 99.99 percent pure. From here, the
recycling loop is closed by using the refined lead for new batteries.
Battery acid is recycled for use in new batteries, detergents, glass,
fertilizers or textiles.
1. Charging station owners' association formed
Martin Chautari, 22, November, 1999
An association of charging station owners' called "Nepal Electric Battery
Charger Association (NEBCA)" was constituted on 21 November, 1999. There
are about 12 charging stations in the valley now. The main objectives of
the association are to provide quality charging services to electric
vehicles at different routes of Kathmandu Valley, uphold the charging
station owner's common interests and foster the growth of EVs in Nepal.
An ad hoc committee was formed with Hridaya Narayan Manandhar as
president. Suresh Pauri is a secretary of the ad hoc committee.
2. Coordination among EV promoters realized
Martin Chautari, 22, November, 1999
The various stakeholders of the Electric Vehicle (Safa Tempo) have
developed a consensus over forming a federation-like umbrella
organization of the Electric Vehicle entrepreneurs and concerned
organizations. Need was felt over forming such a committee that would
work as a lobbying force and bargain with government and other relevant
agencies on relevant issues to foster the growth EVs in Nepal. Guided by
the belief that the unity will help promote the common interest i.e. the
proliferation of electric vehicles; the different stakeholders formed an
ad hoc committee. After a series of meetings a seven-member committee
under the chairmanship of D. B. Limbu was formed. The meeting selected
Tara Pd. Kattel and Narayan Sharma as secretary and treasurer of the
committee, respectively. The other members of the committee are:
representative from EV manufacturers' association, president of Charging
Station owners' association NEBCA, president of EV owners' association
CLEAN, and representative from EV drivers' association. The committee will
prepare bylaws within a month and work for registering the proposed
organization. The Danida and Martin Chautari both hold the view that such
organization is necessary.
General News
1. India introduces car emission standards
The Supreme Court of India ordered that from April 1, 2000, cars in the
National Capital Region of New Delhi would be registered only if they
conformed to Euro II emission standard. Euro II is the current exhaust
emission standard in the 15 Member states of the European Union (The
ruling will affect more than 15% of all new vehicles sold in India that
are sold in Delhi (70,000 cars were sold in Delhi in 1997/98 out of the
country total of 417,720).
The ruling also said that, effective June 1, all new gasoline and diesel
cars would have to conform to Euro I standards. The number of such cars
that would be allowed to be sold will be limited to 1,500 per month.
More than half of Delhi's air pollution is believed to be caused by
automobiles. There are estimated 3.3 million cars, trucks, buses and
scooters on the city's streets which emit quantities of pollutants. In the
absence of emission regulations, Delhi is fast becoming one of the most
polluted cities in the world. Last year, the state government of Delhi
banned taxis, buses and auto risckshaws older than 15 years and mandated
unleaded gasoline.
2. Electric Vehicle News . . .
Nissan Announces Delivery and Pricing for New Altra EV Electric Vehicle
CARSON, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan today announced initial
delivery and pricing information for its Altra EV electric vehicle, the
zero emission vehicle developed for use in the United States. The Altra EV
incorporates the versatility of a compact van with the environmental
benefits of an electric vehicle.
The 1998 Nissan demonstration fleet program in California consists of 30
units with 98 additional units to follow in 1999/2000. To further evaluate
the advanced technology of the Altra EV, these vehicles have been made
available to select fleet customers and Nissan employees. Retail
availability for the general public will be announced at a later date. The
first 15 units will be leased to the following utility companies: Southern
California Edison Company (6), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (3), Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power (4), and San Diego Gas and Electric
Company (2).
"The Altra EV successfully aids the environment without compromising its
usefulness," said James Scheidler, a Southern California Edison electric
vehicle fleet engineer. "We're excited about using these environmentally
friendly vehicles and grateful to Nissan for the opportunity to do so."
The remaining 15 units available in 1998 have been leased by Nissan
employees at the company's Carson headquarters.
Altra EV's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $50,999 and a
lease price of $599 per month for three years, with unlimited mileage. The
lease price includes a bumper-to-bumper warranty and 24-hour roadside
assistance. Additionally, this price incorporates a $5,000 buy down
incentive from participating Air Quality Management Districts.
"We've enjoyed a very positive response to the Altra EV -- particularly
for its styling, spacious design and range," said Mark Perry, Nissan's
corporate manager of category marketing. "We believe the Altra EV clearly
demonstrates that it's possible to have the best of both worlds: zero
emissions and high-utility."
Altra EV, manufactured on an all-new platform at Nissan's Tochigi assembly
plant, is the first production electric vehicle in the United States to
use a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The Li-ion battery, developed jointly
by Nissan and Sony Corporation, offers a greater energy charge from a
lighter battery pack. The Li-ion battery renders a practical driving range
of 80-100 miles and takes only five hours to completely recharge. Other
primary benefits of the Li-ion battery include an accurate state-of-charge
measurement without the "memory effects." The Altra also features an 83
horsepower/62kW neodymium permanent magnet synchronous AC electric motor.
Standard features on the Altra EV include front and rear ABS brakes,
pre-programmable air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise
control, dual airbags, remote keyless entry, state of charge (SOC) control
system, 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front and rear captain's chairs,
and a 100-watts AM/FM/CD audio system.
In North America, Nissan's operations include styling, engineering,
manufacturing, sales, consumer and corporate financing, and industrial and
textile equipment. Nissan in North America employs more than 20,000 people
in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and generates more than 70,000
jobs through more than 1,500 Nissan and Infiniti dealerships across the
continent. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete
line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
www.nissan-usa.com and www.nissan-na.com.
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From: "bob uppington" <bobuppington@hotmail.com>
To: tnd@nepal.org
Subject: SHIVA charity in Nepal
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 15:41:50 GMT
SHIVA is a charity promoting education and skills in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and
India. We are involved in setting up schools in areas where the families are
very poor, and in individual child sponsorship. We desperately need funding
for these children, their school equipment and clothes, new classrooms,etc.
Please look at our new site on http://www.shivacharity.org
I hope you will consider supporting us.
Bob Uppington (Chair of Trustees)
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 07:05:47 +0500
To: TND@NEPAL.ORG
From: Kathmandu International Study Centre <kisc@wlink.com.np>
Subject: Youth For Global Change- Nepal
Dear everyone,
Here is a short description of our organization. If some one wants to work
for fund raising for the projects that Youth for Global Change (YOUGL) is
undertaking and going to start,please see us or if you know some donors...
please do send this to them
Thank you.
Hari Ghimire
President
Introduction:
We, the Youth For Global Change (YOUGL), are young people throughout the
Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. We are the largest national level non
profitable youth serving organization with no political, religious or
racial bias. We put young people in the lead for progressive change and see
an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their values as idealistic and
visionary, yet active members of society. The young people of the world,
especially those living in the developing (third world) countries like
Nepal are being forced with lots of problems and uncertain future ahead.
At the same time, they are facing limited opportunities for education,
training, employment, health, participation in the decision making and
communication. They are shocked by the degeneration of the environment,
problems associated with AIDS and STDs, drug abuse, Girl trafficking,
Gender inequalities, poverty, Leasuretime activities and Juvenile=
delinquency.
For the world which is experiencing fundamental political , economic and
social changes - young people have been representing agents, beneficiaries
and victims of social changes which will inevitably affect all in the 21 st
century and beyond. With the paramount consideration that the young people
are the custodians and owners of the future of humanity, YOUGL believes
that it is the time for young people to unite nationally and
internationally for an age- based revolution that demands youth for global
change. We are not only a NGO but also an agent of youth movements. We
provide opportunities for young people to make contributions to their
societies and grow self- sufficient in the process. YOUGL gives a forum for
sharing of knowledge and experience between youth and youth serving
organizations working at all levels. It also plays a wide role by acting in
a network with other regions of the world, as well as with other
organizations such as the United Nations and its specialized agencies.
YOUGLVISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
YOUGL focuses towards a society where young women and men are empowered to :
-Promote World Program for youth to the year 2000 and beyond.
-Develop their potential creativity and skill as productive and dynamic
members of societies.
-Participate fully at decision making at all level for the development,
both individually and collectively to promote youth values.
YOUGL focuses on:
1. Empowerment of youth, women and children.
2. Health and Community Development.
3. Schlorship program for needy children and youth. .
4. Conducting non- formal education for rural children, youth and women
5. Tackling Girl Trafficking and gender inqualities.
6.The fight against AIDS/ STDs and Drug Abuse
7. Strengthening communication and publication at all levels.
8. Building a national and international NETWORK of youth organizations /=
NGOs
9. Youth exchange and work experience ( Inter-Cultural program).
10 Environment and Sustainable Development.
Membership:
Membership in YOUGL is open to all individual and youth organizations which:=
=20
=B7 Has vision similar to YOUGL
=B7 Accepts the aims & objectives of YOUGL
=B7 Accepts the democratic principles set out in the UN convention on Human
Rights
=B7 Include all the main democratic tendencies active at national level
=B7 Are open to all democratic youth organization (non
-political/religious/racial)
=B7 Are open to all socially and mentally healthy individuals.
The status of YOUGL also include associate and observer members=
organizations.
Kind of Membership and Fee
1. General member:
Rs: 50:00 (For Nepali)
$ 1:00 (For developing countries)
$ 10:00 (For Developed Countries)
2.Organizational Membership:
Rs 1,000 (For Nepalese Org/ NGOs)
$ 100 (for all other Org/NGOs
2. Life Membership:
Rs 1000 (For Nepalese)
$ 100 for all others
Structure:
The following organs govern YOUGL:
I) The General Assembly II) The Executive Committee
The General Assembly is the supreme organ of YOUGL . It determines the main
policy lines and work of YOUGL and the work of YOUGL and the guidelines for
the YOUGL programme and budget. The General assembly meets on every five
years and elects Presidents, Vice President and other member of Executive
Committee.
The Executive Committee meets twice a year. It carries out he decisions
taken by the GA and is responsible for the Administration of YOUGL.
Funding YOUGL program:
As the regular income of YOUGL is being limited basically to the
membership fee, YOUGL is always in financial crisis. The members have been
contributing time, effort and money so far to undertake youth and community
development and few other activities in the remote villages. If funds are
made available by donors or by other sectors, YOUGL can undertake many more
activities directed towards service to youth of Nepal.=20
We strongly feel that the empowerment of children, youth and women of Nepal
comes foremost in the process of national building.=20
We are also in need of fund for building of YOUTH HOSTEL. This will be the
only and the first hostel of its kind in Nepal. The hostel will be economic
home for youth all over the world. Among many issues- currently - we are
more concern on Scholorship program for needy children and youth, Child
Welfare Program, Conducting non- formal education for rural women, AIDS/
STDs awareness campaign, Tackling of Girl Trafficking and Gender
inqualities and Youth exchange and work experiance ( Inter-Cultural
program).Apart from this we hope for Youthcafe' project in Kathmandu.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
A. NGO Description
1. Name : Youth for Global Change
2. Address : PO Box:10078, Kathmandu, Nepal.
3. Telephone : 977-1- 482604
4. Fax/ e-mail : 977-1-494994 Email: kisc@wlink.com.np
5. Contact Person : Mr. Hari Ghimire, President.
6. Objectives:
Please see attached sheet - organization introduction.
7. Registration with district administration office:
Lalitpur, No. 753/053/54, 2054.1.8
8. Affiliation with Social Welfare Council ( SWC) :
Affiliation No. 5824. Date: 2054.1.31
10. Total No. of Executive Members : 7=20
General members : 250
Membership Form
1. Name ....................
2. Date of Birth =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85. Photo
3. Nationality =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85.
4. Present Address =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85.
5. Telephone No =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85 (Res)=85=85
6. Fax =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85
7. E- mail =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85
8. If you are/ were a member of any organization/ club then - Yes/ No
9. Name & Address =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=
10. Telephone =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85
11. Fax & E-mail =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=
12. Permanent Address =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=
13. Marital status: Unmarried/ married / divorce (Give a tick mark)
14. Why do you want to join YOUGL?
15. Languages known =85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=
16. Which area of YOUGL would you like to be involved in (number them
according to your choice)
1. women & gender =85=85
2. Health and Community Development. =85=85
3. Educational program . =85=85
4. Drug abuse =85=85
5.Child/Girl Trafficking. =85=85
6.Sports & music =85=85
7.Literatute/ arts & drama =85=85
8. Strengthening communication and publication. =85=85
9. Employment & training =85=85
10. Youth exchange and work experience =85=85
11.Street Children/ youth =85=85
12. Jail children =85=85
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From: "Vaughan" <rvaughan@cybertours.com>
To: <tnd@nepal.org>
Subject: I have a question for your organization.
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 05:44:00 -0500
Hello.=20
I am interested in taking a year abroad in Nepal. I happen to be =
traveling through Rotary Youth Exchange Program. And I was wondering if =
you could give me any information on whether or not there is a Rotary =
Program in Nepal? I was also wondering if there are any exchange =
programs that I could go through there in Nepal?
If you have time to get this information and send it, my address is
andee_clark@hotmail.com=20
Thank you for your time! andee
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