Bihar Flood – 3 million people displaced

Reports from the Reuters news service are that three million people have been displaced by the disastrous flooding from the Kosi River in the state of Bihar. Apparently government officials have said that they are not able to evacuate all of the victims or provide adequate relief. It is hard to imagine the misery and [...]

Bihar Flood – The disaster widens

Reports from India are that the flood disaster in the State of Bihar is widening. On August 18 the Kosi River broke through it’s embankments and began spreading on the flat plains of the Ganges River. Since then the flood water has been flowing uncontrolled through a 3 kilometer wide breach in the embankment which [...]

Bihar Flood – India’s Katrina

Unfortunately the monsoonal floods in the state of Bihar where the Rise Up school is located have moved into the disaster stage. on August 18th the Kosi River in Nepal broke through a levee system, changed course and flowed 75 miles through Bihar to meet the Ganges River at a new point. Reports are that [...]

2008 India Monsoon

Indian Monsoon in Bihar – Reports from the school are that this year’s monsoon has been long and heavy. The monsoon came about two weeks early to New Delhi. The rains have been heavy and the roof on the kitchen on top of the school in Bakrour village gave in. The roof at Basardhi [...]

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Canvas Painting Event – RISE UP INDIA – ART for INDIA 2008

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Friday night’s free event at the Poet House Art came off famously. Twenty local artists came together to jam for over five hours; painting, drawing, scratching, and splashing their way through 40 feet of canvas. The creative juices flowed and the group worked hard. Images range [...]