The death of Jacqueline Béchet on 4 January 2018, a long-standing member of our association, was deeply saddening for her many friends in France and Nepal.

Some of them were able to attend the funeral in Chalons sur Saône, while others sent moving testimonies of their attachment to Nepal, of their tenacity in the effort of her welcome to those closest to her and those who were most different.
The association sends its heartfelt condolences to all her family, and in particular to our friend Marc Béchet.

Involving Jacqueline in the continued development of Rapcha will remain a shared task based on friendship with the Nepalese people, to perpetuate her memory in the service of the Nepal she loved so much.