2009 Banepa, Nepal
We’re in Nepal!
Banepa, Nepal
Blog entries from Banepa, Nepal have sadly been sparse due to their very intermittent internet and phone connections. We hope to hear from them soon, and are sure that they have amazing stories.... Read More »
From Michael, Our Photojournalist: The First Day
Banepa, Nepal
The Rotaplast Mission Team arrived at Kathmandu Airport late in the morning of April 6, 2009. The fatigue experienced from the long flights from San Francisco to Korea, Singapore and finally Nepal was quic... Read More »
In the Eyes of Others: An Update From the Team
Banepa, Nepal
Michael Conley, our photojournalist, has been collaborating with his colleagues along with taking photos and entertaining young ones. This post comes from John Brewer, another member of the Nepal te... Read More »
Some Retrospective Thoughts
Banepa, Nepal
Our Rotaplast Team really worked as a positive force for helping these kids. Even though cleft lip and palates are the easiest and most visible work to show change, these burn victims have received major l... Read More »
Closing Thoughts From Norm McCarvell
Banepa, Nepal
The early morning ritual of getting up and ready for breakfast in time to hop on the bus for a twenty minute ride to the hospital had almost become routine. The hotel food has always been good, the company... Read More »
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