Get to know the faculty leader of our Biocultural Diversity in Nepal Program: Abe Lloyd. A passionate ethnobotanist, his own experience with study abroad and responsible travel have helped shape the program.
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Bipin Lama, the Program Manager for our Nepal Program, and his friends took action when they noticed their neighbors in the Thamel District of Kathmandu going hungry. Together they purchased food and supplies to cook 100 meals per day for those in need. Our goal is to provide at least one meal a day until businesses are allowed to open.
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Bipin is beloved by IVS study abroad students. His trip to Vietnam is the first step to create global networks not only between the U.S. and communities abroad but between and across these communities themselves. Ultimately, this collaboration will lead to creative solutions to support community-driven development.
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The Institute has very strong ties to villages in the Rasuwa and Langtang regions of northern Nepal. These remote areas were devastated by the earthquake, and because of their remoteness, are getting little, if any, help from large agencies.
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