Day three was pretty exciting after day two. The campaign picked up considerably!!! The amount pledged went from $5941 to $9961 ($4020) with the participation of 22 backers! Fig. 1. Education is Freedom-Nepal Campaign Status as of the morning of May 29. And here are the 22 who deserve my thanks today: John Fuson, my James 3rd SA, freshmen year at Grinnell. Chad Stuchis, my buddy/classmate from Grinnell. Colleen Thomas, another friend from Grinnell. Jo Green, another colleague from TISA. Leny de Ruijter, another colleague from TISA. Rishav Suwal. Ben Bupendra Pradhan, my dear friend going all the way back…

Here's what happened with Education is Freedom - Nepal fundraising campaign over the last 24 hours. The amount donated increased from $4612 to $5941. The number of donors went from 27 to 44. Fig. 1. Education is Freedom-Nepal Campaign Status as of the morning of May 28. That means I have 16 people to thank--and not 17 because one contributed twice--for their contribution of $10 or more. And here they are, again, in the order the contribution notifications are listed in my inbox: Bhavanath Poudyal, a life-long childhood friend from primary and secondary school in Kathmandu, and fellow world traveller.…

It was about 24 hours ago that Education is Freedom-Nepal fundraising campaign went live with me posting it on Facebook--at 8:48 am, Nepali time, May 26 to be precise. Fig. 1. Broadcasting Education is Freedom-Nepal campaign on Facebook. I am thrilled to report that we have already raised over $4500 with contributions from 27 friends and well-wishers!!! Fig. 2. Education is Freedom-Nepal Campaign Status as of the morning of May 27 That means I have 27 people to thank for their contribution of $10 or more. And here they are in the order the contribution notifications are listed in my…