Kathmandu, Sept. 23 -- 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.

But questions are also being raised on how much money is being collected and who will truly benefit.

Fundraisers have been launched primarily from countries such as Australia, US, Belgium, and Canada. However, as many posts on the platform are marked as "Donation Protected" or set ...