A group of city-based youth is using music to heal the quake-affected people in Nepal and collect relief material and money for them.
The group Sachet Yuva Nepal (Alert youth of Nepal) are playing in different parts of the city, collecting relief material and money.
The group has two guitarists and vocalist. It is also open for those who are not well-versed with music but want to participate in the relief exercise.
"Apart from distributing food and relief material we also want to heal those affected with music. It has the power to heal and soothe," said Anish Bhattarai, 28, who owns a software start up.
He also lost his childhood friend in the quake.
The group has so far played in Sundharijal and Sankhu villages of Kathmandu valley and Thamel area of the capital.
"We will be going to Dhading district as soon as we get enough food material to distribute," added Asim Neupane (22), a student of Pokhral university.
"The group will appeal people at the Darbara Marg, which has a lot of departmental stores," said Shazal Tuladhar (24), a trekking guide.
In trying times, several such youth are coming together and chipping in relief work.
Sabin Sharma, an engineer residing near the now damaged Darbara Square, has been appealing youth to help clear the debris at damaged monument and has been providing gloves and masks to volunteers.
He has also started a Facebook page through which people can donate money.
"I will be heading to villages now," he said.
