Eyyye ya!
The books, boxed and taped and shipped are now sitting in customs for who knows how long. What next!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wow
My blog is becomming very Nepalese! As in slow...... however, there have been no recent updates to speak of.
The books are on their way to Nepal, actuallly they should be in the country by now and on their way to the orphanage. I haven't gotten an update.
We collected abou$1,700. for the children. that includes a sponsorship, the computer money, and money for the general fund for healthcare and fieldtrips ect....
Ill post photos when the books arrive.
The books are on their way to Nepal, actuallly they should be in the country by now and on their way to the orphanage. I haven't gotten an update.
We collected abou$1,700. for the children. that includes a sponsorship, the computer money, and money for the general fund for healthcare and fieldtrips ect....
Ill post photos when the books arrive.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sponsor NEEDED!
Please keep in mind there are still 24 unsponsored children at NCH. These are children looking for more than monetary support. They are looking for a family. When we were at the orphanage many of the children would show us a cherished Christmas card, birthday card or simple post card from their sponsor family. Many are to young to understand about the money but they are very proud of their "family". Some have had the opportunity to meet thier sponsor (this is strongly encouraged, when possible). They love telling stories about their own "Aunties" or "Uncles"
Also, there is an endless list of children who need scholarships. These are children who live with thier families but NCH pays for their school tuition, books, and clothes. (school uniform & shoes) NCH also keeps an eye on the scholorship kids to be sure they are doing well in school and if not why. Some of the orphanage children were at one time in the scholorship program, when their living situation worsened they moved into the orphanage.
By sponsoring a NCH child you have the peace of mink knowing your dollars go directly to the care of your child. There is NO middle man, no NGO, no organization taking a percent of your donation. There is a bank fee to transfer the money. We have been collecting money as to transfer it to NCH in a lump sum to assure as much goes to the children as possible.
Also, there is an endless list of children who need scholarships. These are children who live with thier families but NCH pays for their school tuition, books, and clothes. (school uniform & shoes) NCH also keeps an eye on the scholorship kids to be sure they are doing well in school and if not why. Some of the orphanage children were at one time in the scholorship program, when their living situation worsened they moved into the orphanage.
By sponsoring a NCH child you have the peace of mink knowing your dollars go directly to the care of your child. There is NO middle man, no NGO, no organization taking a percent of your donation. There is a bank fee to transfer the money. We have been collecting money as to transfer it to NCH in a lump sum to assure as much goes to the children as possible.
More Books! Thank You!
Wow! I need to stop and take a moment to THANK everyone who has helped so far with either a monetary donation or books or taking the time to collect books..... Also those people who have networked and listened to my endless stories of the children who will benefit from having these books.
Kevin Campopiano, Chuck Veeder, Stacie Billings, Jenni Stewart, Mindy Piper and the combined efforts of the NC United Methodist Church and St James Catholic Church vacation bible school, Kerry Leigh and her children Hannah, Zac & Krishna, Sandy Sangster, Jaime Glendening, Susan Schmidt and the generous donation from the Johnsburg Library and Cindy Homer who is a key contributer in making this happen.
Kevin Campopiano, Chuck Veeder, Stacie Billings, Jenni Stewart, Mindy Piper and the combined efforts of the NC United Methodist Church and St James Catholic Church vacation bible school, Kerry Leigh and her children Hannah, Zac & Krishna, Sandy Sangster, Jaime Glendening, Susan Schmidt and the generous donation from the Johnsburg Library and Cindy Homer who is a key contributer in making this happen.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
1000 books
It has been quite a busy summer!
We are about to send a shipment of somewhere around 1000 (one thousand!) books to the children. Yeah! I am hoping this will inspire them to READ. As you know reading builds vocabulary and improves grades in school.
We have been given some beautiful books. Something for everyone, from basic preschool level to chapter books for young adults. The magic School Bus to Harry Potter.....
Books have been donated by individuals (THANK YOU Cindy Homer!) Groups (The wonderful kids from Vacation Bible School) and local drop boxes.
We will continue to collect books as these will be on their way to Nepal very soon!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Country overview - A little background about Nepal.
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country, bordered by two emerging Asian giants, China in the North and India in the East, West and South.
In November 2006, after a decade of civil war, the Maoists and the government, led by the Seven Party Alliance, signed the Comprehensive Peace Accord, paving the way for the Maoists to join mainstream politics and give up armed insurgency. National elections were held in April 2008 with the Maoist party winning more parliamentary seats than any other single party. The monarchy has been ousted and the country is in the midst of reframing their political future with the drafting of a new constitution.
Nepal has only marginally benefited from the economic growth in its two neighbour countries. Overseas remittances, which are growing at the rate of over 30 percent every year and benefiting 31.9 per cent of households, are a major contributor to the country's economy. However, Nepal remains one of the poorest countries in the world with a per capita GDP of only US$330 (compared to Australia's GDP of US$43,540 per capita), and a largely agrarian economy.
Development Challenges
Despite its natural beauty, Nepal is a very poor country, with serious issues of poverty, including infant and child mortality, malnutrition, lack of access to safe drinking water, poor sanitation, illiteracy and preventable diseases. In this setting other serious issues have arose such as human trafficking, child abuse and child labour.
Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world, with 42% of its population living below the poverty line. Additionally, statistics show that:
- 27,000 children die of diarrhea every year
- 60,000 children die every year before they reach their 5th birthday
- 2.6 million children are engaged in different sectors of child labour, with 40,000
of these being bonded labourers
- Approximately 12,000 women and children are annually trafficked to India
- 34% of marriages involve children below 15 years old
- Approximately 100 children are in adult jails
- Nepal is ranked 1st in the world for child disappearances
- The political conflict, drought, famine, disease, severe thunderstorms, flooding and landslides
cause thousands of children to be orphaned, abandoned or displaced
* Source – Child Welfare in Nepal (CWIN)
In the most recent CWIN report it is noted that more than 3,000 children have been displaced and over 1,500 orphaned due to the violent political conflict in the country. The current political situation has made everyday life a struggle; prices have risen from countrywide blockades, tourism is down, and many young adults have fled the country or been injured or killed as a result of the political tensions. The orphans and street children of Nepal, marginalised by society, are vulnerable to various abuses: they are bought into indentured servitude, sold into the sex trade industry and often they are also introduced to the street life culture of drugs and crime.
In November 2006, after a decade of civil war, the Maoists and the government, led by the Seven Party Alliance, signed the Comprehensive Peace Accord, paving the way for the Maoists to join mainstream politics and give up armed insurgency. National elections were held in April 2008 with the Maoist party winning more parliamentary seats than any other single party. The monarchy has been ousted and the country is in the midst of reframing their political future with the drafting of a new constitution.
Nepal has only marginally benefited from the economic growth in its two neighbour countries. Overseas remittances, which are growing at the rate of over 30 percent every year and benefiting 31.9 per cent of households, are a major contributor to the country's economy. However, Nepal remains one of the poorest countries in the world with a per capita GDP of only US$330 (compared to Australia's GDP of US$43,540 per capita), and a largely agrarian economy.
Development Challenges
Despite its natural beauty, Nepal is a very poor country, with serious issues of poverty, including infant and child mortality, malnutrition, lack of access to safe drinking water, poor sanitation, illiteracy and preventable diseases. In this setting other serious issues have arose such as human trafficking, child abuse and child labour.
Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world, with 42% of its population living below the poverty line. Additionally, statistics show that:
- 27,000 children die of diarrhea every year
- 60,000 children die every year before they reach their 5th birthday
- 2.6 million children are engaged in different sectors of child labour, with 40,000
of these being bonded labourers
- Approximately 12,000 women and children are annually trafficked to India
- 34% of marriages involve children below 15 years old
- Approximately 100 children are in adult jails
- Nepal is ranked 1st in the world for child disappearances
- The political conflict, drought, famine, disease, severe thunderstorms, flooding and landslides
cause thousands of children to be orphaned, abandoned or displaced
* Source – Child Welfare in Nepal (CWIN)
In the most recent CWIN report it is noted that more than 3,000 children have been displaced and over 1,500 orphaned due to the violent political conflict in the country. The current political situation has made everyday life a struggle; prices have risen from countrywide blockades, tourism is down, and many young adults have fled the country or been injured or killed as a result of the political tensions. The orphans and street children of Nepal, marginalised by society, are vulnerable to various abuses: they are bought into indentured servitude, sold into the sex trade industry and often they are also introduced to the street life culture of drugs and crime.
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