Colorado Sherpa Community Raises and donates $30,406 for Nepal Flood Victims
In a powerful expression of compassion, solidarity, and connection with their homeland, the United Sherpa Association of Colorado (USAC) has contributed US$30,406 to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support communities affected by the devastating floods that swept through the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridors on August 26, 2026.
The contribution was raised through the association’s Nepal Flood Relief Campaign, an emergency fundraising initiative launched in response to the destruction and hardship caused by the floods. Members of the association’s executive committee, together with Nepali community members living in the United States, joined the campaign and contributed toward the relief effort.
Although thousands of miles separate Colorado from the mountains and river valleys of Nepal, the disaster once again demonstrated how closely Nepali communities abroad remain connected to their homeland. As news of the flooding and its impact reached the United States, members of the community came together around a shared desire to extend support to those facing loss and uncertainty.
According to USAC President Lhakpa Sherpa, the campaign received strong support from the community, allowing the association to raise the full $30,406 through collective donations. What began as an appeal for assistance soon became a broader community effort, reflecting a tradition of coming together during times of hardship.
On September 14, 2026, the United Sherpa Association of Colorado transferred the entire $30,406 collected through the campaign to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal. The association said the $40 international bank transfer fee was paid separately, ensuring that none of the money contributed by donors was deducted for transaction expenses and that the full amount raised through the campaign could reach the relief fund.
Beyond the financial contribution, the campaign also represents the enduring relationship between Nepal and its diaspora. For Nepalis living abroad, distance does not necessarily diminish a sense of responsibility toward communities back home. In moments of disaster, that connection often becomes visible through collective action, humanitarian assistance, and a willingness to stand alongside people facing difficult circumstances.
USAC said it is also committed to maintaining transparency and accountability regarding the funds entrusted to the organization. The association is therefore making the campaign’s financial record, donor list, and bank transfer receipt available to the public, allowing community members and contributors to see how the money was collected and where it was transferred.
With the transfer completed, the Nepal Flood Relief Campaign has officially been closed. However, the association said its concern for the affected communities does not end with the conclusion of the fundraising effort. USAC will continue to follow recovery and rebuilding efforts in Nepal and remain attentive to the needs of communities affected by the disaster.
The campaign stands as an example of how a community living far from its ancestral homeland can respond when tragedy strikes. Each contribution, regardless of its size, became part of a larger collective act, transforming individual generosity into meaningful humanitarian support.
For the United Sherpa Association of Colorado and all those who participated in the campaign, the $30,406 contribution represents far more than a financial donation. It carries a heartfelt message of solidarity from the Nepali diaspora, that even across oceans and continents, communities facing hardship in Nepal are not forgotten, and that compassion, unity, and a shared sense of humanity can continue to connect people across borders in times of need.
