Dean R. Thompson, the American ambassador to Nepal, has come to Lamjung to get information about the work done by the volunteers of the American volunteer organization Peace Corps Nepal.
A meeting was held between Ambassador Thompson and Benisahar Municipality Chief Gumansingh Aryal at the Municipal Chief Aryal's office on Wednesday. Peace Corps Nepal Country Director Troy Kafrath, Agricultural Program Manager Kishore Ghimire and others who came to Lamjung along with Ambassador Thompson were welcomed by Dhakatopi, Phoolmala and Abir among others.
Mayor Aryal for about 2 years Chisapani and ward no. The volunteers assigned to Daregounda on 3 gave information about the work done. Chief Aryal said that they are spreading public awareness about education, health, agriculture and food security. Ward No. about the work done by volunteers. Madan Bahadur Rana, Ward President of 2, Ward no. Chitra Bahadur Danai, Ward Chairman of 3, Manoj Singh Bohra, Head of Health Branch, Milan Shrestha of Agriculture Branch, etc.
Ambassador Thompson said that he is closely observing Nepali nature and culture. He said that he was happy to hear that the citizens of his country were mixing with Nepali language, art culture and nature. He said that the American volunteers are working with the purpose of providing support in health, education and food security of Nepali people.
According to Kafrath, the country director of Peace Corps Nepal, there are currently 40 volunteers working in different districts in Nepal. Their duration is 27 months. He said that Peace Corps volunteers are working in Lamjung, Kaski, Syangja, Parbat, Myagdi, Gorkha and other districts of Gandaki province.
An agreement was signed between the Nepali and American governments on August 24, 1962 to establish the Peace Corps program in Nepal. He said that 4,000 Peace Corps volunteers have returned after completing their term in Nepal.
