The appeal is held throughout the six weeks of lent and has the goal of raising money so Caritas can work towards a better future in other countries. This year, Caritas raised $11.57 million that went towards the cyclone in Vanuatu and the earthquake in Nepal. These acts of compassion are in link with the gospel passage, psalm 146:7-8 as it says “He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up…
I’ve always had a wide taste in terms of literature, particularly fantasy and crime. For me, literature isn’t just escapism but a way of analysing the world around you, looking at what’s happening and questioning the norm. Be that subverting aspects of a genre or satirising all of society, there’s something special about the ways literature, and more recently, film, can analyse a something in such a way to make anyone who views it analyse their world also. The first book I read that showed me…
because of her family or for her family. She endured many days of getting raped for her family to be able to have a better life in Nepal, which is a very strong and brave thing to do and takes a lot of courage. In Sold, Patricia McCormick wrote, “Your stepfather has said you must go to the city and earn your keep’ explained Ama...This news is like a tiny earthquake, shaking the very ground beneath my feet. And yet, for Ama, I stand firm’ ran through Lakshmi's mind” (48). Also, In Sold, Patricia…
PTSD-GHOST FROM THE PAST In 2015, people of Nepal had to go through two destructive earthquakes. Many people died, and many lost their houses. I survived, but a close friend of mine lost his life. I could feel the pain that his family was going through. It affected his mother the most. After those earthquakes, many aftershocks were shaking the surface of Nepal. I could see his mother shouting his son 's name and asking people for help. The death of her son made her mentally ill. Each of the…
People Hubbard occur, such as, for example, the recent earthquake in Nepal, Nepal can donate money, the company has organized some charity work. So the market will help to create a positive corporate image is in. Q: 8: Planning and controlling: Strategic plan: This is a long-term plan like 5 years or more for the company…
Saving Lives one Tweet at a Time Even though some people may not like or use social media, it is still a major part of our world today. Not only has it helped some people come out of their comfort zone and make friends easier, it has also helped people find others they can relate to. It helps people communicate and get to the point rather than trying to make small talk. Families who have been broken up by divorce or separation have an easier way of communicating with their children, too. There…
protests of youth speaking ill and threating others. On the flip side these disasters are not only man made sometimes nature play its role in it. Tragedies like tsunami in japan, earthquake in Nepal and many more natural disasters are also rising dark tourism interest but mostly on internet. When there was a tragedy of earthquake and tsunami in japan in 2011 the whole world was courier to know the reasoning and aftermath of disaster. Many people showed up at japan to help the natives whereas,…
Most of Indira’s days begins with her waking up before day breaks near Kathmandu, Nepal. She, her parents and her siblings get ready for the day, eating small amounts of Dal, Bhat and Tarkaari, lentils, rice and curried vegetables. After having eaten, Indira’s family begin their walk to the quarry. The sheer cliffs where stones have been dug from loom above her and she feels the familiar sensation of granite dust settling into her lungs.The sun comes up as she’s lifting a basket of rocks onto…
I have always felt content helping and contributing to the society in every possible way, which led me to volunteer several free health camps in rural areas and school. Recently, I actively volunteered health camps in major earthquake hit areas of Nepal and provided basic medical care and psychological support to the victims. This event made a major impact on my life as I witnessed near to death situation, but despite that I performed my duty and responsibility as a human and a doctor…
Sold by Patricia McCormick is a book about a girl named Lakshmi who lives in a small village in Nepal. Her family is very poor and is struggling to make money because her stepfather gambles away a lot of their money. One day the monsoons come and was away all their crops, and now they have no source of income and have no way to get it all back. Lakshmi’s stepfather says that she must go into the city and work as a maid, however, she will be actually working as a prostitute in India, and…