It’s been five years since we started with the events at The KTM Drive. It feels so nice how a small idea which was discussed over a coffee turned out to be an eco-friendly drive where we gave about 200 tree saplings for free. The thought came up as we spoke about the dust and pollution while the reconstruction of the roads was happening and how it got hard for people to walk around town.

This is when the “Go green” awareness campaign started. We had no idea how one event led to the other, our idea expanded, and it was just not going green but other events which added to making the lives of the people greener.

We have completed hundred events till date. As we work on the alternate weekends we have two events a month. The KTM Drive is a concept. It’s an initiative started by a group of professionals with a common motive – to make Kathmandu a better place.

One of the activities we carried out was giving out giving out free saplings at malls so people can multiply the plantation over time.

We have been associated with many schools wherein we have grouped children of certain classes and taught them how to plant. There has been monitoring sessions and we teach the kids to go back home and plant trees if they have the space.

We visit the centres for the differently-abled and conduct various fun events with kids. These have ranged from fulfilling their wishes, drawing classes, ice cream treat, craft classes, providing stationery, showing them movies and providing them with hygiene kits.

One of my best events has been flying kites with these kids during Dashain. It was so much fun being around these kids and spreading smiles. Eight of the children we are sponsoring are from Disabled Rehabilitation Centre and five are underprivileged but deserving students. We love taking these kids to the zoo and museum.

We are also connected with the elderly at Nisahaya Seva Sadan, wherein we love spending time with senior citizens and getting their blessings.

The best part about being the founder member of this organisation is the way the events take place. We welcome any idea that people want to share in.

The campaign has not only helped us connect with people but also inspired many on its journey for the last four years.

The factor that drives me is that there is so much to give. It indeed is true: happiness comes from giving.