Nepali and Tibetan diaspora in New York responds to Himalayan disaster

Communities in Jackson Heights mobilize to support relief efforts for Nepal and Tibet following a major disaster in the region.

First covered Aug 29, 2026 · 6:43 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

28d Guardian Environment ‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York respond to the Himalayan disaster — Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries Geeta Tamang was getting ready for bed when…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-31 (#19)