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News from New York: Former US President Carter visiting Nepal
A Human Spirit who Inspires Everyone
Former US President Carter to Lead International Delegation to Observe Nepal's CA Elections
JimmyCarter, former President of United States of America.
Photo courtesy: Carter Center (www.cartercenter.org)
Pradeep Thapa Magar in New Jersey
New York, April 1, 2008-Jimmy Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States (1976-80), and the winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, with Rosalynn Smith Carter, his wife of 63 years at his side, is leading more than 60 international observers representing more than 20 different nations to be deployed throughout Nepal. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, former deputy prime minister of Thailand, will co-lead the delegation with the Carters.
According to the Carter Center press release today: "The leaders are expected to arrive in Kathmandu on April 7, 2008. They plan to meet with the election commission, political party leaders, representatives of domestic and international election observation delegations, and others, and will monitor the polls on election day, the counting process, and handling of challenges.
The Carter Center's international election observation mission has been present throughout Nepal's entire electoral process, having established its field office and deployed long-term observers in March 2007.
The Center has been concerned by the recent escalation in electoral violence and clashes and by the widespread reports of threats and intimidation, particularly by the CPN-Maoist party. The Center notes that all parties stand to gain significant domestic and international credibility by conducting a successful election on April 10 and encourages all parties to intensify peaceful campaigning efforts."
"I am encouraged to see that the top leadership of the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN-Maoist have publicly renewed their commitment to a peaceful electoral process," said David Pottie, associate director of the Carter Center's Democracy Program. "Now is the time to transform these words into action."
Carter and His Love for Nepal
President Carter, author of 22 books, known worldwide as the pioneer humanitarian for his efforts to bring peace and harmony, human rights and democracy as well as to promote economic and social development in the third world, is adding his weight to the search for Nepal's political stability and economic prosperity. He visited Nepal earlier in June 2007.
In his report "Nepal Visit, June 11-16, 2007", he wrote- "The purpose of my visit to Nepal was to help support the peace process through a series of meetings with our Carter Center long-term observers, U.S., Indian, and U.N. officials, other diplomats, civil society leaders, 'marginalized groups', and representatives of the many political factions." Read full report»
NEFIN's Senior Adviser Dr Om Gurung (right) welcoming Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter, former United States President in Kathmandu. NEFIN's Chairperson Pasang Sherpa (center) looks on. Photo courtesy: www.nefin.org.np
He met with the top Nepalese political leaders as well as members of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), formerly Nepal Janajati Maga Sangh on June 14, 2007. During the meeting they discussed ethnic issues raised by NEFIN.
Hope for all, Home for Needy People
True to his heart and action, he is for the people, of the people and by the people, even now at the age of 84, as he takes his time to build thousands of eco-homes for the underprivileged around the world who could not otherwise afford such homes. Jimmy and Rosalynn give their time—along with their construction skills—to build homes and raise awareness of the critical need for affordable housing. The Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) is held at a different location each year, and attracts thousands of volunteers from around the world.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at work during the JCWP 2007 that took place in Los Angeles, Calif. Photo courtesy: Habitat for Humanity. Website: Habitat.Org
Since 1984, Jimmy Carter has invested tirelessly and selflessly to help the needy through Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization, which is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and making decent shelters.
So far, they have built more than 200,000 houses worldwide. The volunteers work with future homeowners to build or renovate houses, which are then sold to partner families at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage. The money from the sale of each house goes into a revolving Fund for Humanity, to support future building projects.
Carter Inspires Everyone
Built Homes in India for poor villagers
Eco-Homes built by Habitat for Humanity & JCWP in Malavli village, Lonavala, Maharastra, India.
Photos: eEyeCam
Malavli village and its neighboring area from the Bhaje Leni Caves.
In 2006, the Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) and Habitat for Humanity International built more than 100 eco-homes for the people of Malavli village, Lonavala, Maharastra, India. Over 2000 Indian and international volunteers joined with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to build 360 sq ft. duplex (twin style), semi-detached houses with a living room, kitchen, toilet, bathroom and a veranda. This reporter was in Pune, India in 2006 and 2007 and visited Malavli Village.
View more photos from my trip to Malavli village & near by monuments»
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie with their adopted son Maddox riding in an auto rickshaw in Pune, India. Photo courtesy: z-from-a.blogspot.com
It was such an inspiring act that even American Hollywood actor Brad Pitt took time off from
shooting
his movie to join with Carters to add some bricks to build those homes. Brad was in Pune
for the movie 'A Mighty Heart', in which his wife, Angelina Jolie, is
playing the role of Mariane, the widow of slain Wall Street
Journal journalist Daniel Perl, who was murdered by terrorists in
Pakistan in 2002.Daniel Perl. Photo courtesy: wikipedia.org
Follow up news & information about Jimmy Carter's visit to Nepal, contact:
Deborah Hakes in Atlanta 1-404-420-5124 or dhakes@emory.edu
In Kathmandu (beginning April 3) +977 98511-06841
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