The Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC) is humbled and deeply grateful to announce that our “United for Nepal: Disaster Relief Dinner,” held on September 27, 2026, was a tremendous success.
Our community, friends, and supporters came together in a powerful show of solidarity to support those affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal.
We were honoured to be joined by a distinguished group of leaders who stood with our community during this critical time. The evening featured heartfelt remarks from the Hon. Randeep Sarai, Sukh Dhaliwal, Honorary Consul for Nepal Christopher Considine, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, Minister and MLA Jessie Sunner, MLA Amna Shah, MLA Jagrup Brar, and MLA Garry Begg.
We also received a very special video message of support from Premier David Eby, underscoring British Columbia’s solidarity with the people of Nepal.
During his address, NCSBC President Raju Bhattarai expressed his immense gratitude to all attendees, donors, volunteers, and supporters for their steadfast support.
He also took the opportunity to advocate for climate justice, highlighting a painful reality: while Nepal contributes only about 0.05% of global carbon emissions, the people of the Himalayas are paying an enormous price for a climate crisis they did not create.
He emphasized that the Himalayas serve as the “water tower of Asia,” supporting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across the region. Nepal is not asking for special treatment, but for fairness, global responsibility, and meaningful action as climate-related disasters continue to destroy lives, homes, communities, and critical infrastructure.
A very special thank you goes to Mr. Kultar Ji, owner of the Taj Park Convention Centre, for generously providing the venue for this important fundraiser. His generosity and support played a significant role in making the evening possible.
Summary of Contributions
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have raised a grand total of $11,485.00. Below is the transparent breakdown of all funds collected during the campaign:
Donation Collection Totals:
Interac e-Transfers (37 transactions): $3,355.00
| # | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAN MARIE MARTELL | $35 |
| 2 | Patricia Fraser | $30 |
| 3 | Rosamund Dupuy | $500 |
| 4 | MARY CHUNG | $30 |
| 5 | ANNE WEISS | $100 |
| 6 | HEMA SHRESTHA | $50 |
| 7 | ASHISH MANRAL | $100 |
| 8 | NABIN KUNWAR | $100 |
| 9 | LOMASH REGMI | $100 |
| 10 | GLOBAL CONFERENCE ALLIANCE INC. | $50 |
| 11 | ANDRE ST-LOUIS | $100 |
| 12 | DRONA RASALI | $100 |
| 13 | MOSTAFA TAREK RAMADAN | $100 |
| 14 | DR. ARUN K. GARG PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $150 |
| 15 | ANNE MURPHY | $100 |
| 16 | Patrick Colvin | $50 |
| 17 | SARA BETH SHNEIDERMAN | $50 |
| 18 | ERLENE WOOLLARD | $150 |
| 19 | CHUCK RUSSELL | $100 |
| 20 | ABI SHARMA | $50 |
| 21 | ABI SHARMA | $60 |
| 22 | MEGHRAJ GNAWALI | $100 |
| 23 | Dr Vineet Singh Inc | $100 |
| 24 | LenaK | $50 |
| 25 | DARA A. ROSENZVEIG-COHEN | $100 |
| 26 | AMAKANT SUBEDI | $100 |
| 27 | SANDRA HOUSTON | $100 |
| 28 | Chelliah Premarajah | $50 |
| 29 | RAJU PRASAD BHATTRAI | $100 |
| 30 | GOVINDA CHHETRI | $100 |
| 31 | KUMAR KHAREL | $100 |
| 32 | GAURAV SUBEDI | $50 |
| 33 | ABI SHARMA | $50 |
| 34 | Anusha Shrestha | $50 |
| 35 | LAL B BANIYA | $50 |
| 36 | AMNA SHAH | $50 |
| 37 | RAJU PRASAD BHATTRAI (photos frame) | $100 |
| 38 | CHARLES RUSSELL | $500 |
| 39 | Ganesh Rayamajhi | $300 |
| 40 | MADHU DEUJA | $100 |
| Total | $4,255 |
Cheques Received
Including Connect FM $1,000.
Honorary counselor &500
Individual $100
Individual $100
(4 cheques): $1,700.00
Cash Received:
Cash Received: from Hindu Buddhist Foundation of Canada ( collective raised donation) $5,000
Cash received at registration $100
Card / Tap Payments: $450.00 (Gross collected before 2.36% Square fee)
Total Amount Collected (In Hand/Bank): $10,585.00
Pending Pledges:
MLAs: $400.00
Ajay Pal Dhaliwal (Notary): $500.00
Total Pledges Yet to Receive: $900.00
Grand Total Expected: $11,485.00
Next Steps
To maintain our commitment to complete transparency, we are currently finalizing the outstanding bills for event expenses. Once all operational costs are settled, the entirety of the net funds will be submitted directly to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal.
As soon as the transfer is complete, we will post the official receipt right here on our website, alongside a complete list of our generous donors.
Please see the gallery below for pictures from this inspiring evening. Thank you once again for moving mountains with us.
