Nepalese Organ Donor Advocate Passes Away
Nepali-born Prasha Tuladhar, who had advocated for organ donation, died two days before the third anniversary of her receipt of a double-lung transplant.
Nepali-born Prasha Tuladhar, who had advocated for organ donation, died two days before the third anniversary of her receipt of a double-lung transplant.
Meet Nepalese immigrant and double-lung transplant recipient Prasha Tuladhar, who now works to encourage more New Yorkers to register as organ donors.
Adhikaar’s new executive director Pabitra Benjamin has opened the Nepalese community to discussing LGBTQ rights.
Syrians from the tri-state area rallied to commemorate the seventh anniversary of protests against the Assad government in Syria.
Meet lawyer Naz Ahmad, who advocates for immigrants “particularly affected by national security and counter-terrorism policies and practices.”
Hear from some LGBT seniors who gather at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center.
Lion dancers prepare for the Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown.
At a protest against the president’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, many said they will continue to fight for permanent immigration reform.
Residents of NYCHA public housing receive training to raise awareness and help others stay healthy.
Dozens of volunteers accompany detainees to immigration court and support them in other ways. Listen to one of them talk about her experiences helping her husband and others.
Kids in East Harlem are gardening and doing other outdoor activities as part of a program offered by Concrete Safaris in collaboration with the Department of Health and the local Neighborhood Health Action Center.
In Brooklyn, there’s a new effort at Interfaith Medical Center to get members of the community screened.
AbunDance Academy of the Arts, which attracts students of all ages, is seeking a new home.
The founder of a Nepali dance school in Elmhurst insists on teaching in Nepali and that students try to speak Nepali. Parents are delighted.
Artist Andrea Arroyo put out a call to artists following Donald Trump’s election. The works that came in from around the world are on exhibit at NYU’s Kimmel Galleries through June 1.