Humanitarian and Relief Work

Global & National Relief Efforts:

• Anish Khaling Rai rescue & legal aid (UAE, 2013) – $14,000 raised.

• Bhotekoshi Flood Relief (Nepal, 2014) – $3,253 raised.

• Earthquake Relief (Nepal, 2015) – $1,567 raised.

• Fire Victims Support (Taplejung, 2015) – $500 raised.

• Sunsari Flood Relief (Nepal, 2018).

• Kathmandu Institute of Child Health Hospital (KIOCH) – $6,907 (~NPR 817,000).

• COVID-19 Relief (2020–2021) – Fundraising ($4,121), PPE distribution, food support, and mental health assistance.

• Ongoing support for medical emergencies, accidents, and disaster relief.

• Annual Blood Donation Drives in collaboration with Red Cross.

Support for UKROA Members in Crisis:

• Bereavement & Funeral Assistance:
  • 2009: Uttam Rai (California) – cremation & family support.

  • COVID-19: Bishnu Rai (New York) – cremation & ash transfer.

  • 2023: Gyan Rai (California) – funeral arrangements & financial aid.

  • Dasharath Rai (father of NY Chapter President Mamata Rai) – final rites & support.

• Medical & Financial Assistance:
  • Ganaraj Rai – severe hand fracture.

  • Jani Kumar Rai – stroke & paralysis.

  • Rosi Rai – breast cancer.

  • Hom Raj Rai – cancer.

  • Naubari Rai – kidney failure.

  • Sharmila Rai – electrical accident.

  • Mrs. Mahendra Kumari Rai – lost both legs in truck accident (2015).

  • Sitala Devi Rai & Mani Kumar Rai – colon cancer.

• Disaster & Post-Emergency Support:
  • 2015 Nepal Earthquake: Assisted Sapana Rai (NY Chapter Secretary) with house reconstruction.

  • Bus accident victims in Pakhribas, Dhankuta – financial aid.

  • Legal assistance: Darpan Kirat Rai.