By Amanda Jacobs | Program Manager
Thank you for your generous support of families struggling to rebuild in Nepal. Because of you, Phase 1 of the three-year project to help put these communities back together was successfully completed!
Our goals for this phase were to rebuild 60 homes that were destroyed in the earthquake and construct 2 temporary learning shelters. We are thrilled to report that all 60 homes have been completed – 40 in Sindhupalchowk and 20 in Nuwakot. During the project, the government of Nepal changed their regulations and no longer allowed temporary learning shelters to be built. However, other generous agencies were able to step in and construct permanent schools for the two communities. After meeting with teachers, parents, and the management committees of the two schools, we were able to support them in other ways. Kumbeswor Secondary School in Nuwakot requested 4 computers and funding to pay the salary of a computer instructor for 1 year. Balbalika Sudhar School in Sindhupalchowk requested 3 computers and school uniforms for 100 students. We were happy to support these critical needs for these two schools so that the children of these communities are able to continue their education.
The project’s long-term goal is to empower the women of the communities and give them the tools and training they need to increase their income and pull themselves out of poverty. During this project phase, 22 women have taken a loan and started their own small business. A huge accomplishment for these women! The 90 women who are participating in this portion of the project attended and completed their Adult Education classes and Cornerstone Training.
We are thrilled with the success of the first phase of this project, and the communities of Sindhupalchowk and Nuwakot thank you for your generous support! Over the next two project phases, women will be provided with additional, more specific training on the businesses they can undertake, as well as support and oversight for their small groups and savings and loan programs. These communities are well on their way to a brighter future thanks to you!
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