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All profits from the Fair go to grassroots projects in the Himalayan Region Tibetan, Nepalese, Indian and Afghan communities work with the Himalayan Fair Committee to offer this annual outdoor celebration of Himalayan cultures. Supporters include the North Shattuck Merchants' Assn., East Bay Express, KPFA Free Speech Radio, The City of Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley Association, and The Monthly |
| Himalayan Fair Projects 2002 | |
| AFGHAN WOMEN'S COUNCIL, Peshewar, Pakistan (Perception Foundation) | Work with Afghan refugees: Mother and child Health Care Clinic, Ariana High School |
| AFGHAN WOMEN'S MISSION | Supports and establishes health care, education, empowerment to Afghan refugees, primarily Afghan women and children. Increases public awareness on human rights. |
| AMAR SINGH SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL, Phokara, Nepal | Sponsorship of music program for blind children |
| HELP THE AFGHAN CHILDREN | Establishes and operates health care clinics, educational & vocational centers, home-based education programs, and humanitarian emergency aid in Afghanistan |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S SEWING GROUP, Bhaktapur, Nepal | Sewing projects for poor schools and hospitals in Nepal |
| KHAM AID FOUNDATION |
Primary School
scholarships for 12 children in Kham Province, Tibet. Middle school scholarships for 2 girls in Kham Province, Tibet. |
| KANGCHENJUNGA SCHOOL PROJECT. Lelup, Nepal | Construction of a girl's school hostel in Lelep, Nepal a poor hill region in Nepal. |
| KATHMANDU MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL | Educational material for hospital children's playroom. |
| PAROPAKAR ORPHANAGE, Kathmandu, Nepal | Orphanage repairs and clothes. |
| PARSA - PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN | Income generating projects to widows and orphans in Kabul, Afghanistan: provides education, job training, establishment of wool-spinning cooperatives, counseling. |
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SPINY BABBLER
ARTS PROGRAM, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Arts program for at risk children |
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TAPASTHALI
BRIDHHASHRAM FOR THE ELDERLY, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Refuge for elderly destitute women |
| TIBETAN RELIEF FUND - SAKYA CENTER HOSPITAL, Dehradun, India | Medical equipment (X-ray machine) for Tibetan hospital in Dehradun, India |
| WOMEN AND CHILDREN WELFARE - DR. PRADHAN'S LEPROSY CLINIC, Kathmandu, Nepal | Mattresses, beds, lab equipment for leprosy hospital |