Rebuild post-earthquake Nepal

On January 21st I was selected to join a small group of ~20 volunteers from Google & Salesforce to help rebuilding post-earthquake Nepal.  This trip is in coloboration with Effect.org who is focused on providing the the world's poorest children with access to clean drinking water and education.  Almost one year after the devastating earthquake, there is a still a huge need for technology to help rebuild the community.  

In March I will be travelling to Nepal (at my own cost) and will see first hand the largest challenges that Nepal faces.  This includes getting my hands dirty by working with locals to rebuilding a school, rainwater collection systems and sanitation projects.  Also, this team will gain an understanding of the scope of the problems and the affected people's needs through interactive involvement with nonprofits, local leaders and lawmakers.  We are learning about the biggest issues facing Nepal, and will participate in a hackathon, combining unique skills with great ideas to create tech-focused solutions.

Every dollar up t o$5,000s you help me raise will be matched by Google!

Understand if you can not donate,  non-monetary support is greatly appreciated also!

Why me, why now?  
We all have struggles and life can be hard - but right now in my life, in America, I never think about not having clean drinking water.  I’ve worked in construction, and as an engineer and project manager I want to solve problems.  This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact with my skills.

Why donate to me?
For all the reasons above - and if for nothing else, you can rest assured that your money will be put to work!

 Lastly, if I raise the minimum $2,500 I will be gone for 2 weeks - just think how good that will be for you :-)