Past Events & Field Archive

Authentic photo collections and documentary videos chronicling Harmony and Akash Pandey's school building, relief drives, and speaking engagements.

What began as a response to Nepal's 2015 earthquakes grew into a youth-led journey of relief, rebuilding, friendship, and public service.

Explore the complete archive from recent coverage to founding milestones. Select any photograph to open its full collection, or play a film inside the chapter where it happened.

Chapters: 10
Photos: 71
Films: 4

2015 to Present

Follow the journey

2026

August 2026

In the newsCBS Los Angeles

Hundreds missing after flash floods and mudslides in Nepal

Dozens of Americans are among the missing and feared dead in Nepal after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides decimated parts of the country. CBS Los Angeles reports on the devastation and highlights Harmony Pandey and By Kids 4 Kids of Nepal mobilizing urgent relief and community assistance.

Films from this chapter

CBS Los Angeles report with Laurie Perez covering the devastating Nepal flash floods and mudslides, featuring Harmony Pandey and By Kids 4 Kids of Nepal's emergency relief efforts.

CBS Los Angeles broadcast covering the severe flooding and landslides across Nepal, featuring By Kids 4 Kids of Nepal founder Harmony Pandey discussing emergency response, youth solidarity, and rebuilding efforts.

2017

August 2017

FundraiserSouthern California

A fundraiser dinner for Pratima Sherpa

Harmony and Akash hosted a fundraiser dinner and meet-and-greet for Nepali teenage golf phenom Pratima Sherpa and her coach, Sachin Bhattarai.

2017

August 2017

In the newsSouthern California

A Los Angeles Times conversation with By Kids For Kids

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke interviewed Nepali golfer Pratima Sherpa together with By Kids For Kids, bringing their shared connection to Nepal into one conversation.

2016

November to December 2016

Student partnershipThousand Oaks and Palungtar

Students help a second school

Inspired by ByKids4Kids, Kathi Byington's class at Aspen Elementary chose the campaign for a service-learning fundraiser. The funds supported Shree Sudarshan Lower Secondary School in Palungtar, Gorkha, a school of 93 students in grades one through eight.

Students learned about Nepali culture, practiced math by counting donations, and exchanged letters with students in Nepal. The correspondence turned the fundraiser into a personal connection across two classrooms and two countries.

“It is my hope that we, as a collective group of budding philanthropists, will realize that we have the power to be a positive influence in our world.”
Kathi Byington, Aspen Elementary

2016

In the newsKCLU Public Radio, California

The story reaches public radio

KCLU invited Harmony and Akash to discuss the foundation and share what they learned while visiting Nepal. The interview helped bring the children and rebuilding effort to a wider audience.

2016

Community speakingConejo Valley, California

A conversation with Conejo Compassion Coalition

The young founders spoke about visiting Nepal, meeting children in affected villages, and turning community support in California into practical action abroad.

“Everyone was blown away by Akash and Harmony. Their stories made everyone feel as though they were there.”
Dr. Robert Bland, President and Founder

2016

Community speakingOxnard, California

Sharing the mission with Sunrise Rotary

Harmony and Akash presented their work and experiences in Nepal to the Oxnard Sunrise Rotary Club, connecting a local service community with the campaign's rebuilding efforts.

“Thank you so much for speaking at this morning's meeting of the Oxnard Sunrise Rotary. It was a very successful morning.”
Nancy Stehle, Program Chair

2016

National recognitionUnited States

A letter from President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama acknowledged Harmony and Akash's humanitarian campaign and the young founders received an official letter recognizing their work for children in Nepal.

2016

June 2016

School rebuildGorkha District, Nepal

The first rebuilt school opens its doors

Harmony and Akash traveled to Nepal to inaugurate the first school their fundraising effort helped rebuild. The day brought together students, families, teachers, and community members for a ribbon cutting, classroom opening, and distribution of learning supplies.

Films from this chapter

A documentary following Harmony and Akash's journey to Nepal and the opening of the rebuilt primary school.

The documentary follows their journey back to Nepal one year after the earthquake and records the school inauguration in the community they had worked to support.

2015

April 2015

Emergency responseGorkha, Nepal

A call for help from Nepal's children

After two devastating earthquakes, Harmony and Akash began raising funds and collecting supplies for children in affected communities. Nearly 9,000 people lost their lives, more than 22,000 were injured, and schools were destroyed across some of the hardest-hit areas.

Films from this chapter

Children receive emergency food, clothing, school supplies, rain gear, and household essentials.

Children in the village ask Akash to help rebuild the school they lost in the earthquake.

The first relief deliveries included food, clothing, toys, mosquito nets, raincoats, boots, books, and blankets. During a distribution, children recorded a personal message asking Akash to help rebuild their school.