Questions remain about whether the collected funds will actually reach the victims in Nepal ?

Kathmandu – The Gen Z protests of Bhadra 23 and 24 shook Nepal and caught global attention. In response, Nepali diaspora communities, international citizens, and various organizations have launched crowdfunding initiatives to support the families of martyrs, the injured, and other victims of the movement.

On the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe alone, hundreds of campaigns have been created, collecting donations in U.S. dollars, British pounds, Australian dollars, and euros. In the past week, these efforts have gained significant momentum. Funds are being raised under titles such as financial support for martyrs’ families, medical expenses for the injured, reconstruction of damaged homes, aid for uninsured victims, volunteer costs, and campaigns against corruption.

Some notable examples include:

Rashika Chamlagaai from Charlotte, North Carolina, who has raised over USD 25,948 (about NPR 3.4 million) under the campaign “Stand with Nepal: Help Families of Martyrs.”

The Nepali Business Directory in the UK, which has raised GBP 14,862 (about NPR 2.5 million) through the appeal “Support the Victims of Nepal’s Gen Z Protests.”

Prabin Sharma from Quincy, U.S., who collected USD 9,708 (about NPR 1.29 million) for rebuilding his mother’s vandalized home.

Brian White from Longview, U.S., who gathered USD 6,816 (about NPR 900,000) for uninsured victims.

Vijay Sapkota from Leuven, Belgium, who raised EUR 3,801 (about NPR 540,000) under the campaign “Nepal’s Gen Z Movement: Medical and Emergency Support.”

These campaigns, run from cities across the U.S., UK, Australia, and Europe, highlight the strong participation of the Nepali diaspora and international supporters. However, questions remain about whether the collected funds will actually reach the victims in Nepal. Without strong oversight and credible channels, there is no guarantee that the money raised will reach the real victims and families who need it most.