INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, MAY 27In a momentous ceremony held today, the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) officially handed over a
hostel building to the Chiwong Monastery Sangey Trust (CMST).
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The event, attended by approximately 200 individuals, including
notable personalities such as Captain Um Hong-Gil and Namgel Jangbu Sherpa, marked the culmination of a long-awaited reconstruction
effort.The hostel building, which had fallen victim to the devastating earthquake of 2015, had posed considerable challenges for the monks,
pilgrims, and the local community
Its destruction had disrupted the daily rituals of the monks and impeded their access to Buddhist teachings
Recognizing the dire need for reconstruction, CMST approached UHGHF, which conducted thorough feasibility studies until 2018
Subsequently, UHGHF committed financial support and, on February 27, 2019, formalized its commitment through a signed agreement with
CMST.The newly erected two-story building stands as a symbol of resilience and progress
Featuring ten rooms, a multipurpose hall, six separate toilets, and three bathrooms, it aims to provide comfortable accommodations for the
monks of Chiwong Monastery
Additionally, it will serve as a resting place for pilgrims during the Mani Rimdu Festival and facilitate the monastery's spiritual programs
UHGHF holds the belief that the construction of this building will contribute to the global dissemination of Buddhist ideology
Presently, the structure houses 40 monks and six adult monks.The construction process, which commenced in 2019, endured various challenges
and was ultimately completed in 2021
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheduled handover ceremony had to be postponed until today
The total cost of the project amounted to NPR 22,435,105, with the generous contributions of NPR 15,714,006 (70%) from Every Goodday and
UHGHF, Korea, and NPR 6,721,098 (30%) provided by CMST.
The event witnessed the presence of esteemed guests from Korea,
Kim Woiyong, CEO of Yongbang Logistics, Ko Young Soo, CEO of Saehwa Hitech, and Park Mun-Sik, a former army general of the Republic of Korea
Their attendance underscored the significance of this collaboration between Nepal and Korea.UHGHF, founded by Captain Um Hong Gil, has been
actively involved in charitable endeavors within the education sector in remote areas of Nepal since 2009
With a primary focus on supporting community schools through infrastructure development, the foundation aims to ensure access to quality
Captain Um Hong Gil, a renowned alpinist and philanthropist, spearheads the foundation's noble mission.
Courtesy: UHGHF
Courtesy: UHGHF
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