"Beijing's influence over the Nepalese government, border forces, the judicial system and civil society at a time of political transition in Nepal signify that Tibetans in Nepal are increasingly vulnerable, demoralised and at risk of arrest and repatriation. Last year, Tibetan refugees, mainly women and including two sick children, had to hide in a forest in Nepal while Chinese armed police searched for them — after Nepalese police had started to transport them back to the Tibet-Nepal...
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Ben Soneff is only eight years old but he has been helping a Nepali family hit by a tragedy for a long time. He collects bottles to get money to send to the mother so that she can buy yarn to make clothes for sale.

Ben's mom says, "It's been a great project for them (his sister and him) because not only are they helping Phurbu's family, but they are learning to recycle. It's amazing that we can transform our waste--bottles--into a business for Phurbu's mom!! Thanks for letting us be a part of ...
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