Kathmandu Metropolitan Round Table 4 (KMRT 4) is hosting a fundraising art exhibition at the Windhorse Gallery, Lalitpur from March 13 to April 3.

The art fundraiser is being headlined by the world-renowned artist Tsherin Sherpa and is adorned by the work of various upcoming local artists including Tulku Jamyang, Manish Lal Shrestha, Kapil Mani Dixit, Bharat Rai, Tashi Sangpo, Dawa Thulong, Sodhon, Dorje Karmarong, Diki Yuthok, and NB Gurung.

“As these artists take their path of intrinsic creative redemption, Round Table Nepal has come to aid in the process through their communal approach,” a press statement issued by KMRT reads. With the funds raised, Round Table Nepal aims at engaging in community service, with their major focus on building a greenhouse project at Cunina School in Sekha, providing physiotherapy equipment for Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Nepal, and supporting children’s education and school infrastructure.

Earth Hour Nepal held

The annual event of Earth Hour Nepal 2021, a global environment movement, was held digitally on March 27 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The event aimed at inspiring and empowering individuals, businesses, civil society organizations, and governments to take tangible actions for the planet.

The event had participation from a record-breaking 190 countries and territories marking Earth Hour online, generating over 3 billion social media impressions with #EarthHour and related hashtags trending across 37 countries on Twitter and Google search.

This year, Earth Hour Nepal focused on providing a key moment for people to unite and speak up for nature, showing how small acts can power big changes. During the event, Ani Choying Drolma was announced as WWF Nepal’s Goodwill Ambassador.

During the event, Shree Terse Secondary School from Sindhupalchowk was announced as the winner of the “Earth Hour School Innovation Challenge” for its work on renewable energy.