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As we all know, COVID19 outbreak is devastating the community in many different ways. We have been noticing the dreadful situation in communities all over Nepal. 
The cases are increasing at alarming rates. Just like its neighbor, India, the country is beginning to face a devastating wave as the new strain of Covid-19 hits districts that border India. This new strain is more contagious and heavily impacts younger people and even children. Doctors warn that the country will face oxygen shortages and hospitals will soon run out of beds. There is a shortage of ventilators and many hospitals are overcrowded. Many wait for hours to get admitted to a hospital. Only 7% of the population is fully vaccinated and vaccine rollout has slowed down since India halted supply. This GoFundMe was created considering this situation. The funds donated here will directly go to people ,through hospitals, in dire needs.

Challenge :Coronavirus affected everyone but Nepal ranks 111 in health security index. We are not equipped for this pandemic, there is no access to safety & preventive measures in remote villages in mountains. Communities lack awareness of prevention of COVID-19 . The Small World needed to take immediate urgent response & relief by distributing face mask, soap and create awareness of washing hands & social distance as one and only best way to save Nepal from this new Coronavirus Pendemic.Solution Your donation to this fund will help us to protect the communities in remote villages from spread of COVID-19 and help out of school children keep engaged, active and safe. – Provide food, shelter and health assistance to vulnerable children everyday. We are also working with local radio station for awareness program, distributing face mask, hand washing soap and feeding nutrition meals to children .

Long-Term Impact Nepal’s Coronavirus Emergency fund will help break the chain of COVID-19 by promoting safety and prevention in the remote Himalayan communities & children by working locally and thinking globally.

CLICK HERE to donate

In the ongoing effort to bring the vaccine to communities and people in socially vulnerable areas, The mobile vaccination unit will be available as a pop-up clinic in our community center during the months of May 6th to 9th 2021.

If you haven’t been vaccinated, get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. For questions or assistance with scheduling appointments please contact Sherpa Kyidug @ 718-779-7300 from 8am to 8pm or email your information to admin@sherpakyidug.org

Happy New Year 2078

Wishing you all good health, peace, prosperity and happiness on the happy occasion of Nepali New Year 2078. Stay blessed !!
United Sherpa Association (USA), inc.

निशुल्क कोभिड्-१९ परीक्षण Free COVID-19 Test

Date : Monday, March 15th, 2021

Time : 10 AM to 4PM

Venue: 41-01 75th Street Elmhurst, NY 11373

Free COVID-19 tests are now available at our community center .

COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured!

You do not need to have any symptoms to get tested.

No appointment is required!

Free Covid-believe testing has been arranged in collaboration with the office of the New York City Mayor.

Let’s test Covid -Save yourself and save others too.

शेर्वी रिग्श्युङ् लोप्टा (शेर्पा सांस्कृतिक पाठशाला) निवर्तमान संचालक समितिलाई बिधाई अनि नवगठित संचालक समितिलाई स्वागत गर्दै भावी दिनहरुमा लोप्टालाई कसरी अगाडि बढाउने भन्ने बिषयमा सुझाव संकलनका लागि आयोजित बिशेष कार्यक्रम ।

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ताप्लेजुङको अग्निपिडत परिवारलाई राहत स्वरूप आर्थिक संकलन गरिएको यो हाम्रो अभियानलाई थप उर्जा दिदै पिडित परिवारमा पुग्नेगरी युनाईटेड शेर्पा एसोशिएसन अमेरिका ( शेर्पा किदुग) द्वारा $1000 ( एक हजार डलर ) संस्थागत रूपमा प्रदान गर्नुभएको छ ।

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Press Release

United Sherpa Association, the umbrella organization of Nepalese Sherpas in the USA, and the Humanitarians of the World, Inc. organized ‘COVID-19 Champion Award and Dinner Gala 2020’ on Saturday, October 24th, 2020, to honor community heroes who have been making an exceptional contribution in combating the global pandemic in New York City.

During the event organized at the temple of United Sherpa Association, Inc. Jackson Heights, Queens, the President of United Sherpa Association Mr. Urgen Sherpa and Founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc. Dr. Adul Hussain shared stories of their instrumental charity work in supporting New Yorkers to fight the pandemic.

United Sherpa Association has been distributing face masks, gloves, hand sanitizers, Tylenol, thermometers and thousands of meals to needy, homeless, and hungry people at the temple since the pandemic out-break in the world’s most happening city. The volunteers of the United Sherpa Association delivered PPEs and groceries to over 800 Covid-19 infected families. Similarly, the Humanitarians of the World Inc has been providing food and necessities to thousands of people in the Elmhurst area, specifically, and throughout the five Boroughs of NYC, in general.

Speaking as the Keynote speaker the Queens Borough District Attorney, Malinda Katz said, “the job you have done is the best job in this hard time and will never be forgotten.” She praised both organizations for their remarkable community service.

Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee praised the United Sherpa Association and Humanitarians of the World Inc and presented them with citations.

Council Member Daniel Dromm said United Sherpa Association is leading by example and said he is proud to have the United Sherpa Association in his district. He also presented citations to both organizations and honored the top volunteers of United Sherpa Association with certificates.

Catalina Cruz, New York State Assembly member appreciated the job done by both organizations to help the families infected by Covid-19. “When fear and need was everywhere you stepped up for the humanity,” she said.

State Assemblyman Jaffrion Aubry presented President Urgen Sherpa and Dr. Adal Hussain with proclamations from the New York Stare Assembly.

State Senator Jessica Ramos, newly elected Assembly member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and other elected officials were there to praise the champions. Inspired by the efforts during this hard time, the organizers honored some social heroes, selecting through the nomination process, including the first responders, elected officials and volunteers as listed below:

Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney.
Grace Meng, US Representative, District- 6 NY
Catalina Cruz, Member of New York State Assembly- District 39
Jeffrion L. Aubry, Member of New York State Assembly- District- 35
Jessica Ramos, New York State Senator
Daniel Dromm, New York City Council Member, District 25
Costa Constantinides, New York City Council Member- District 22
Jessica Gonzalez Rojas, Member, New York State Assembly- District 34

Special Citation and Proclamation Presentation from Sharon Lee, Acting Queens Borough President to:
Urgen Shrepa and Dr. Adal Hussain- Co-Organizers of the event

Honorees:
Israel Roche, CEO, Elmhurst Hospital.
Department of Nursing, Elmhurst Hospital
Department of Emergency, Elmhurst Hospital
Department of Executive Administration and Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care.

Special Award Presentation to:
Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist/ humanitarian
Alba Lucia Yepees, T. centi-citi Church
Mohammed Pier, Philanthropist
Farida Yesmin, Community Leader
Rev Bruce Grodner, Interfaith Leader

Community Award:
Pemba G. Sherpa, Trustee Co-Ordinator
Phurba Sherpa, Vice President United Sherpa Association
Karma Lama, General Secretary, United Sherpa Association
Sonam G. Sherpa, Founding President, United Sherpa Association & the Co-Chair of Covid-19 Relief Campaign.
Tenzing Norgey Sherpa Foundation
Drukpa USA
Atoms Inc.
Singapore Gurkha Police Ex-Servicemen Association
Nepalese America Nurse Association (NANA )
Pasang Lama
Bishnu Maya Pariyar
Nabaraj KC
Somnath Ghimire
Ananda Bista
Seva International
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Gayatri Chetana Center
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America
Jagadish Sewhani
Munindra Nembang
Ramhari Adhikari
Grow NYC
Robin Hood Foundation

The ceremony was held following the CDC guidelines and protocols declared by New York City.
The program was moderated by Dr.Adal Hussain founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc and Karma Lama General Secretary of United Sherpa Association.

Thank you.

Urgen Sherpa-President, United Sherpa Association.

Here are some glimpses from our event

United Sherpa Association is now listed on HPD’s website as an official housing ambassador location.

Our housing ambassadors work to provide up-to-date, consistent information and assistance about the affordable housing application process. Throughout the whole process your immigration status will never be questioned. Best of all, this service is free of charge.

Mayor DeBlasio plans to establish 300,000 affordable housing units in NYC by 2026. With the help of our housing ambassadors one of those units could be yours. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

United Sherpa Association is now listed on HPD’s website as an official housing ambassador location.

Our housing ambassadors work to provide up-to-date, consistent information and assistance about the affordable housing application process. Throughout the whole process your immigration status will never be questioned. Best of all, this service is free of charge.

Mayor DeBlasio plans to establish 300,000 affordable housing units in NYC by 2026. With the help of our housing ambassadors one of those units could be yours. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

*Please book an appointment through our office adminstrator Ang Pasang Sherpa by calling (718)779-7300 or email us at info@sherpakyidug.org