Renewable Energy for Improving Rural Healthcare

Hi everyone,

Thank you for sticking with us since our last update it's been a busy few months behind the scenes, and I'm excited to bring you up to speed on where things stand.

A Little by Little Boost

Our March "Little by Little" campaign brought in a lovely $250 boost. It's a smaller number than some of our other campaigns, but that's exactly what this campaign is designed for small, steady donations adding up over time. Every one of those gifts is doing real work behind the scenes to get us ready for what's next.

Cookstoves: Ready to Launch

Here's the news I've been waiting to share we've identified our cookstove supplier, and we are ready to launch this part of the project. This has been months in the making, and getting the right supplier locked in means we can move quickly once funding allows. No more waiting on logistics; the moment we have the funds in hand, these cookstoves start going out to the households that need them.

Solar Power: Doing It Right, Not Fast

Solar power for our clinics is moving a little slower, and I want to be upfront about why. We've been gathering quotes, and it turns out that outfitting clinics with solar robust enough to withstand the climate conditions we face here costs more than we originally budgeted for. On top of that, we've made the decision to build in proper security measures and insurance for the panels themselves, the last thing we want is for these systems to become targets for theft once they're installed, undoing all the good they're meant to do.

It means this piece will take a bit longer to get off the ground, but we'd rather do it properly the first time than rush it and put the investment at risk. We're on the right track, and we'll keep you posted as those plans firm up.

Everything's in Place: Now We Need the Push

We genuinely feel like we're standing at the edge of something big for this community. The pieces are falling into place, and what we need now is the funding to turn that readiness into real, on-the-ground impact.

That's why we're especially excited about what's coming next: GlobalGiving's July Bonus Day kicks off July 15th at 10am ET. Donations of $100 or more will be matched from a shared bonus pool, and top-performing projects can also win a share of additional bonus prizes. Matching funds are limited and go quickly, so giving right at the start of the window makes the biggest difference.

This could be the moment that takes our kickstart from pretty awesome to WOW. Thank you, as always, for being part of making that happen.

Hi everyone,

I am still buzzing from the energy of the last few months! Looking back at our progress since our November update, I just had to reach out and share the incredible things you have made possible for the families here in the Surkhet District.

What we’ve been up to (and why it matters!) Thanks to the amazing generosity you showed over the end-of-year period, we have been busy turning "Climate Action" into real-world health solutions. We aren't just talking about carbon footprints; we are literally changing the air people breathe and the care they receive.

Since our last report, we’ve been working hard with our off-grid communities. We have successfully rolled out more of our improved, energy-efficient cookstoves. For moms like Gita, this isn't just a "stove"—it’s the end of stinging eyes and that heavy, dangerous indoor smoke that causes so much respiratory illness in our children. Seeing a kitchen clear of thick smoke for the first time is a moment that never gets old!

Powering up healthcare Your donations from the last three months have also helped us push forward with our renewable energy goals for local health clinics. In these remote areas, having solar power for lighting and refrigeration is a total game-changer. It means vaccines stay cold, nebulizers for kids with asthma actually work, and healthcare doesn't have to stop when the sun goes down. We are currently aiming to support over 4,700 community members through these upgrades, making sure their healthcare is both sustainable and independent of a shaky (or non-existent) power grid.

Where we are going next We’re not slowing down! Our next big push is to train more local artisans to build and maintain these cookstoves themselves. We want this project to live and breathe within the community so it doesn't rely on us forever. We are also looking to expand our solar capacity to even more "medical cold chains" so that every child in our reach has access to life-saving, temperature-sensitive medicine.

Double your impact: March 17th – 20th! We have a huge opportunity to keep this momentum going. Please mark your calendars for March 17th to March 20th for the GlobalGiving Little by Little campaign!

During these four days, any donation you make up to $50 will be 50% matched by GlobalGiving. That means your $50 gift becomes $75 instantly. It’s the best way to make your support go even further toward clearing the air and powering the clinics. These matching funds go fast (it’s first-come, first-served until they run out!), so please save the date!

Thank you for standing with the people of Nepal. You’re helping us prove that we can tackle climate change and improve health at the very same time.

With huge thanks and excitement,