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.