2016 Earthquake

Following the Nepal earthquake, Radio Rasuwa, a small radio station in the mountains, had their studio, antennae, and transmitter damaged and were not able to broadcast. FRR loaned them a “Radio in a Suitcase” to use while their equipment was being repaired, keeping them on the air at a vital time.

An FRR team later returned to Nepal to deliver the repaired transmitter, reconnect with Nepalese contacts, and collect all the loaner “Radio in a Suitcase” equipment which was stored back in
Kathmandu.   Radio Rasuwa was then able to transition back to regular operation.

In 2017 First Response Radio ran a 'taster' event in Kathmandu with Radio and NGO partners addressing the role of radio in times of disaster. 

FRR contributed radios for distribution to members of the earthquake affected communities in the east of of Nepal.  Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal presented a radio to one of the 50 families who had moved into new homes.

FRR is seeking partners wishing to purchase equipment and training and assist in launching a Nepali team.