Nepal's Unsung Hero

101 East follows one man's mission to restore hope to survivors of Nepal's worst natural disaster in recent history.


Jigme Sherpa's phone will not stop ringing. Since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, the young teacher has been leading a relief campaign to provide help.

His plea on social media for urgent aid has him answering calls around the clock, making arduous journeys up remote mountain roads to deliver supplies to his students' villages in the worst-hit district of Sindhupalchok.

For many survivors, such civilian efforts are the only help they have. Political instability is hampering government and international aid.