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Could you share an hour a week with Dipa?

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Dipa is asking for.

🇳🇵 Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal1,769 views
Bimala Ganga Thapa
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Pokhara
I'm writing for my neighbor Dipa, who's 78. Dipa lives alone in Pokhara, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Dipa loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Pokhara
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  • Mateusz Robert Krawczyk 🇵🇱 Address verified

    I live about 5 km from Pokhara. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Sudhakar P. Mudaliar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Thandi R. Van der Merwe🇿🇦Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Luis P. Reyes🇨🇴Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • David Rashidi Mwende

    best of luck, Bimala. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

    • Chidi Victor Ibrahim

      sending strength, Bimala. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

      • Hamza Danish Butt

        Thinking of you and your family, Bimala. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Paolo Massimo Gentile

          Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Liverpool donated after I showed her your page. God bless

          • Jose T. PascualPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Bimala. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Bennett B. Tucker

              so sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Sent it to 32 people at work

              • Francis H. Aguilar

                Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Ciudad de México this morning.

                • Gonzalo J. Guzmán

                  So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Dipa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                  • Zlata Tetiana Kiselev

                    Hang in there, Bimala. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                    • Amal Rahma Hegazy

                      thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in London this morning.

                      • Camila L. Vargas

                        Hang in there, Bimala. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Pokhara.

                        • Adrián T. Cruz

                          Thanks for sharing this, Bimala. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                          • Leon Walter Lang

                            Hang in there, Bimala. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Fort Collins.

                            • Ruth N. Freeman

                              Take care. Wishing Dipa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                              • Geeta P. Sidhu

                                Wishing you the best, Bimala. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                                • Amir Mazen Fahmy

                                  Wishing you peace, Bimala. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                                  • Everett G. Acosta

                                    so sorry you're going through this, Bimala. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Gothenburg

                                    • Haris Irfan Memon

                                      Rooting for you, Bimala. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                                      • Rakib Milon Banerjee

                                        Wishing you the best, Bimala. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Pokhara.

                                        • Sadie G. Hunt

                                          Hope things get better soon, Bimala. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                                          • Yusuf Mustafa Kassem

                                            Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                                            • Michel Baptiste Moreau

                                              Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I hope January is when things finally get easier.

                                              • Arda Recep Aktaş

                                                Praying for you, Bimala. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Odesa.

                                                • Kazuo HaraPhoto verified

                                                  Take care, Bimala. Wishing Dipa a smooth procedure and a full recovery

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