Robin was CARE's Country Director in Nepal. He was a good friend and a great colleague. I was looking forward to seeing him later this year.
He and his family were vacationing in Thailand over the Christmas holiday and Robin was killed by the tsunami. His family, fortunately, is safe, but my heart breaks for them.
Robin touched a lot of people in a tireless life dedicated to humanitarianism. I loved him for his compassionate and sparkling intelligence, his indefatigable sense of purpose, his utter lack of cynicism in his actions, and his complete faith that tomorrow can offer a better world. I will miss Robin terribly.
AND:
CARE Nepal has established a "Robin Needham Memorial Trust Fund" to continue Robin's work, particularly with disadvantaged children.
To contribute contact Meeta Sainju Pradhan (meeta - at -carenepal - dot - org) or Deepak Kumar Upadhyay (deepak - at -carenepal - dot - org).
Posted by Martial