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The 36-year-old told The Straits Times: “My parents saw the pictures of destruction, so they were worried. But I also have family here (in Nepal), and you don’t leave family behind.” Ms Wong stayed on and helped in the relief efforts.Most recently, she tied up with the YMCA of Singapore and introduced volunteers to Living Hope Nepal, a non-governmental organisation founded by her father-in- law, Mr Surya Lal Shrestha, 72.After the Nepal
earthquake on April 25, Singaporean Caroline Wong’s parents wanted her to move back home to Singapore.However, the teacher who has been living in Nepal since 2012 and is married to local businessman Wilson Shrestha said no.
earthquake on April 25, Singaporean Caroline Wong’s parents wanted her to move back home to Singapore.However, the teacher who has been living in Nepal since 2012 and is married to local businessman Wilson Shrestha said no.
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For a week, they built shelters in a village affected by the quake.What she likes most about Nepal is the community spirit of its “very hospitable” people, she said.”In Singapore, I feel that we don’t really build relationships with our neighbours.
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