A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on April 25th took more than 8,000 lives and injured over 18,000 Nepalis. Just as survivors were getting into the process of rebuilding and recovering, less than three weeks later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck, causing the death of dozens and injury to thousands. Ashu Rajbhandari, CEO of the social learning platform, myLLPS, is someone who was in Nepal during the first quake. He recounts that experience as well as the challenges ahead for his fellow countrymen.

<p>A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on April 25th took more than 8,000 lives and injured over 18,000 Nepalis. Just as survivors were getting into the process of rebuilding and recovering, less than three weeks later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck, causing the death of dozens and injury to thousands. Ashu Rajbhandari, CEO of the social learning platform, myLLPS, is someone who was in Nepal during the first quake. He recounts that experience as well as the challenges ahead for his fellow countrymen.</p>

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