KATHMANDU, August 22: Students of The British College (TBC) organized a donation campaign to support the tarai flood victims on Sunday. 

According to the press statement released by the college, students divided themselves into five teams and visited different locations asking for support from local people. They visited Pashupatinath, Boudhha, Mangal Bazar, Basantapur, Kumaripati and Durbar Marg to collect donations. 

The student-led initiative reflected the enthusiasm of TBC wards for a noble cause. Mahendra Raj Kandel, director of TBC, also actively participated in the campaign to support the students. He also announced that The British College had decided to contribute Rs 100,000 for the flood victims. 

Students will purchase relief materials like non-perishable food items, medical equipment, water purifiers, and bedding materials with the collected fund. They will distribute the materials in coordination with government officials and as suggested by the Chief District Officer, according to the press statement. 

The students collected around Rs 60,000 through the campaign on the first day. The campaign will continue for a few days as the students aim to maximize the support they can offer.