Thirty Faces of Nepal

All Photos (c) Russell Johnson – Two Boys, Kathmandu

I  spent quite a lot of time in Nepal in the 1990s participating in heritage conferences and for the UN Development Programme on a project to reduce poverty through sustainable tourism. I met hundreds of people. Here are some of the faces that need the world’s help now more than ever.

 Newari Kids, Kathmandu

Traditional Folk Dancer, Kathmandu Valley

Spinner, Women’s Cooperatiive, Kathmandu

Monk, Boudhanath Temple, Kathmandu. Suffered major damage

Saddu (Holy Man) Kathmandu

Family, Pokhara

Musician, Changu Narayan

Temple, Changu Narayan

Woman with Grain, Chitwan (Near border with India)


Family, Chitwan

Wedding Couple

Lumbini, Buddha’s Birthplace suffered little damage


Mourning the Dead, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu – One of Nepal’s holiest sites suffered little damage in the earthquake. Nepalis are now there performing last rites.