GoFundMe campaigns surge after deadly Gen Z protests in Nepal

Tens of thousands of dollars have already been collected, but such campaigns have not been without controversies in the past.

In the wake of Nepal’s Gen Z protests, hundreds of fundraising campaigns have popped up on platforms like GoFundMe. Many such campaigns have been started abroad by Nepali diaspora—student groups, non-resident Nepali associations and clubs. These fundraisers seek help for the reconstruction of ravaged infrastructures, medical treatment of the injured victims, financial relief for the bereaved families and material aid for those affected.