Appreciative Inquiry Training

Anandaban Hospital, one of the pioneer hospitals working especially for the Leprosy patients, organized a three day Appreciative Inquiry Training to its staff from 16-18 February,2006. The training was organized in its own training hall at Tikabhairab, Lalitpur. The participants were cleared about the introduction of AI, its philosophy, 4-D cycle and positive mind setting. All the participants actively participated in the training. Mr. Buddhi Tamang, National Advisor of NAINN and Mr. Parashu Ram Timalsina, General Secretary of NAINN facilitated the training. There were 16 participants including two females.

AN APPEAL

History, no matter where it is, is the wealth of people of the whole world. A smallest unit of something can be a big insight in the future. It’s our duty to preserve and protect the identity of human civilization. In this context, Nepal Appreciative Inquiry National Network (NAINN) wants all to recall the destruction took place in Tansen, Palpa on 31 January 2006. The tragedy was not expected. The world runs in complexity and in chaos. So it happened and now we all are bound to accept the damage. The attack form the Maoist destroyed a century long living history of Nepal. Asia’s biggest gate is lying on the ground with its seared body. Many historical and archeological things were engulfed with fire. The old building, which was supporting the government offices with pride, is now roofless, door less, windowless and with broken pillars. The surrounding is damaged as well.

But there is still hope. The structure is not completely ashed. The people of Tansen are not hopeless, we Nepalese people’s energy is not swallowed by the fire and bullets. We have hope that the Palpa Durbar comes into its original outlook within a very short time. It’s the dream of Palpali and whole Nepalese people. And we are sure that our dream comes true since we have the sympathy from national and international government, organizations, I/NGOs, supporters, people and all the well wishers.

A very good news to all of us is that a Tansen Reconstruction Team, led by Mr. Ram Bahadur Raut (National Chairperson of NAINN), has been formed very recently in Tansen, Palpa. It’s right time to contribute for the revival of the identity of whole human beings. Nepal Appreciative Inquiry National Network (NAINN) requests all National and International governments, NGOs, INGOs, Donor Agencies, people and well- wishers to make a contribution from your side so that Tansen Durbar can resurrect very soon. A small drop of water, if collected from many, can fill a large pot.

The support, help and contribution to this great endeavor can be in any form.

Parashu Ram Timalsina
General Secretary
Nepal Appreciative Inquiry National Network

TANSEN RECONSTRUCTION TEAM FORMED

The Tansen Durbar and the other antiques which were destroyed by Maoist attack on the 31 January,2006, are hoped to be revived. A public meeting held on 10^th February formed a team for the reconstruction of Tansen. The attack had totally destroyed the Tansen Durbar which was a century’s living history in Nepal.

The Reconstruction Team will plan and manage to reconstruct the Durbar and its surrounding which covers nearly one hector. The Durbar Compound had the largest gate in Asia which will be brought back into its previous form during the reconstruction process. The Durbar Area is also famous for its archeological importance. The team will also hold Tansen Summit for the imagination of New Tansen.

The team has appealed to all the Naitonal and international government, donor agencies, NGOs, INGOs, people and all well-wishers for the support of their moral, physical, financial and any other kinds of help.

The followings are the members in the team:

Ram Bahadur Raut ,Chairperson of NAINN and NGO federation, Palpa district
Hari Raymajhi ,Chairperson of Chamber of commerce and Industry Palpa
Basudev Aryal ,Chairperson of civil society Palpa.
Bhagawan Bhandari ,Secretary of NFJ Palpa.
Rajesh Kumar Aryal, Coordinator of Community Redio Madanpokhara.
Ganesh Khanal, Ex chairperson of Town development committee
Manmohan Shreshth., Chairperson of GETUP Palpa.
Jay Prakash Bhushal, Chairperson of Hotel Shreenagar
Damodar Ghimire ,Chairperson of NAVIN Palpa (National Allince of village
development committee In Nepal.).

The team has started its job with a month’s action plan in the beginning.

A SOLDIER FREED

Mr. Dhan singh Ghimire, a soldier of Nepal Army, had been kidnapped by Maoist
since Dec.23,2005. He was released on 9^th February,2006. Nepal Appreciative Inquiry National Network (NAINN) and Nepal Federation of Journalist Palpa chapter took initiation to release him from the Maoist. Mr.Ram Bahadur Raut National Chairperson of NAINN, and Mr Bhagawan Bhandari, secretary of NFJ Palpa were in the team to release him. The team handed over Mr. Ghimire to his family in a public program held on Feb 9, 2006.