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www.nepaltrust.orgScottish Charity No: SCO22552 2008
THE NEPAL TRUSTWorking with Health, Community
Development and Hope in the ‘Hidden Himalayas’
Location
10 years of Political & Civil unrest:
•13,000 dead
•1 million left Nepal
•Infrastructure destroyed
•Aid programmes halted
•Tourism badly affected
•Impact on NT projects
•New government
•Rebuilding period for Nepal & NT
• 10 days walk to nearest road in Nepal• Planes often delayed for days, even weeks, due to bad weather
• Total Area: 5655 Sq. Km
• Altitude: 1500-7300m
• Population: 40,595
• The poorest district in Nepal
• Adult literacy rate: 20% (females 10%)
• Avg. life span: women 51, men 54
• Infant mortality rate: 1 in 3 children die before the age of 5
Humla – basic facts
Humla’s Distinct Cultural Diversity:
• Hindus living below 10,000 ft.
• Buddhists living at 9000-12,000 ft
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Humla: General Problems
1. Poor agricultural land2. Inaccessibility
3. Few job opportunities4. Lack of services
5. Social factors
Health
Renewable Energies
Education
Heritage Preservation
Sustainable Tourism
Health – the solutions•Network of health posts•Working with government•Training local health workers•Health education programme•Medical volunteers offer additional training•Rebuilding after damage
Health Workers inside Kermi Health Post
Renewable energies – Solar & Micro-hydro
•Homes, health posts, & guest house•Basic machinery such as grinders•Reducing deforestation & fuel costs•Cleaner, healthier homes•Extended light hours: for education &
income generation•Training local operatives
Heritage Preservation
•Helping rebuild local buildings of importance•Preserves local culture, tradition and pride•Opportunities for tourism: income generation
Education
•Offering vocational education•Training: health, energy plant operation & maintenance•Little Doctors: health education
Sustainable tourism
•NT Treks, & Treks to Build •NT Guest House•Developing new opportunities•Income direct to Humla•Profits all go towards NT work
Rotary Involvement:•Fundraising•Trekking• Volunteering
CollaborationOpportunities
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Current & future projects
• Reviving Health Post chain
• Ghoti large 50 kW Micro Hydro Power Plant
• Solar and 12kW MHP installations
• Renewable Energy Service Centre
• Summit for Health, Mt Saipal, 2010
THE NEPAL TRUST
Ways to get involved…• Become a member (help us plan
ahead)• Make a one off donation• Raise funds for a project • Take part in a trek • Volunteer in the UK or Humla• Community Connections
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Community Connections
•A new initiative for groups to support ongoing costs in a village•Connect with and support a community in Humla
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How it works:• You raise £1,000-£3,000 per year for 3 years• You can join with other clubs/groups tomake this amount• We provide you with a village profile and regular updates on village life through the seasons • We provide fundraising support and resources
Community Connections
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www.nepaltrust.orgScottish Charity No: SCO22552
2008
Donations can cover…
£35 Tool box for MHP
£60Health Worker’s one month salary
£250 Little Doctors Programme
£700Mother & Child Health Worker’s annual salary
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