The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th has wreaked havoc on the country. But even as the death toll continues to rise, two Charlottesville residents say there’s reason to have hope for the country’s future. Producer Miranda Bennett spoke to Kiri Van Lengen-Welty and Bobong Gurung. Kiri is a college student who’s spent time in Nepal volunteering for an organization called Empower Nepali Girls. Bobong Gurung is a native Nepali who now lives in Charlottesville and works as an interpreter for Nepali-speaking refugees.
Bobong began by describing Dharahara, a lighthouse-like watchtower built in 1832, which was destroyed by the earthquake.
