St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families

In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month.

Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mrs. Rama Devi Rajbangsi (member of Birtamod Municipality – 4), Mr. Bidur Tiwari (CPN UML district member, Jhapa), and local church committee members were present at the distribution program. The distinguished guests expressed their admiration for the compassionate efforts of the Church, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in enhancing community health.

Rev. Fr. Chitra Kumar Rupacha, Diocesan Vicar of Birtamod Diocese, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining clean homes and surroundings to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses.

The beneficiaries of the mosquito nets were filled with joy and gratitude. Sumitra Rai, one of the recipients, shared her heartfelt appreciation, saying, “I was sleeping without a net for a long time as I could not afford it. Thank you so much for gifting me this useful item.”