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Nepal Quake Survivor Shares Joy, Grief at MN State Fair
6 Sep
Summary
- A Nepal native selling handcrafted items at the MN State Fair faces family loss.
- She employs sixteen women in Nepal, with proceeds directly supporting them.
- Gurung Vomhof seeks support for education and rebuilding efforts in Nepal.
For Jeena Gurung Vomhof, a business owner from Nepal, the Minnesota State Fair was intended as a joyous celebration of her country's art and traditions. However, devastating news from her homeland has cast a shadow over the event.
Gurung Vomhof, who runs Namaste Brows & Boutique in Roseville, employs sixteen women in Nepal, creating handcrafted earrings, shawls, and gift items. She ensures that 100% of the proceeds from these sales directly benefit the artisans. Each item carries a unique story from Nepal.
Tragically, Gurung Vomhof has lost two cousins, aged 21 and 35, who were trekking and are now missing. She maintains daily contact with her family and friends back home, drawing strength from the unexpected support and hugs from strangers at the fair.
Looking beyond the immediate crisis, Gurung Vomhof is passionate about supporting education and rebuilding efforts in Nepal. She expresses a desire to build a classroom but acknowledges she cannot achieve this goal alone, appealing for collective support.
