Village Hope Partnership

Village LifeWith the objective of improving the living conditions of villagers in Nepal, the Foundation has undertaken a variety of projects designed to have lasting, sustainable benefits. Examples of projects undertaken this year include funding for the building of fish ponds, vegetable gardens and the purchase of livestock. These provide both a nutritional food source and a source of income through selling of the products grown and raised. Funds were also provided to buy machinery to produce building blocks. This allowed the villages to produce much needed building material as well as creating jobs for the villagers. The Foundation underwrote the construction of sanitation systems and water storage facilities and provided micro loans so some villagers to enable them to start their own businesses. The decision of the type of project to undertake in any given village is the result of meetings with village leaders to discuss what the Foundation can do to help them help their village. A proposal is submitted to the Foundations and any project that is done with the consent of the village.

Education and Vocational TrainingAt the request of village leaders, the Foundation provided teachers to teach literacy and job skills to give many people a better chance to provide for their families. The Foundation started several classes in literacy and classes in sewing. In the case of sewing, upon completing the training people are given their own sewing machine and supplies to start their own business or make clothes for themselves. The Foundation provided financial support for village children who had not been able to attend public school due to the lack of funds for supplies or proper clothing.