Rauniyar also received a voucher for a photography training and additional cash, according to the organizer, Madhesi Youth.Two months ago, some Armed Police Force (APF) personnel had thrashed Rauniyar and smashed his camera while he was reporting the protests in Janakpur. According to him, he had bought the camera from his five years' of saving and that he and his family survived on the income he made through photography.
Following the incident, Madhesi Youth, Code for Nepal (CFN) and Story South Asia (SSA) had launched fundraising campaigns to purchase a new camera for Rauniyar.
From the online campaigns, Madhesi Youth raised a sum of $543 (NRs. 5, 4300) using Life Indiegogo while Code for Nepal and Story South Asia jointly raised $580 (Rs. 58,000) using Fund Dreamer.
Besides online campaigns, the campaigners had also raised some funds through cash donations & pledges.
Thanking all the campaigners and donors, Rauniyar said, "I couldn't believe it when I held the new camera in my hand. Your support has not only brought me a new camera, but it has also instilled further enthusiasm and courage in me."
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