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For the first time …
… Carola Gosch initiated a strategy day with all leading women of the cooperative and the entire team. Questions such as “what were our successes in 2022” and “what are our plans for 2023 and what do we need to achieve them” were discussed very intensively and then presented. Experiences were exchanged, insights gained, but also a lot of laughter and energy built up for the next steps. We would like to thank all the supporters of the projects whose success we were able to celebrate here. Especially Fair Styria and Schöck-Familien-Stiftung make this sustainable development possible.
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A new board of directors …
…for the Sagarmatha Milijuli Mahila Cooperative. For the first time, all 4 villages are represented and can decide together on the projects. Over 200 women came, the atmosphere was great. There were not only presentations and discussions but also eating, gossiping and dancing. We would like to thank all the supporters who believed in and supported the development of the cooperative. Especially Fair Styria and Schoeck-Familien-Stiftung have financed trainings of the cooperative again and again.
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Kiwi’s …
… could be harvested in larger quantities for the first time in Chyangsar on the model farm. 10 kg of them were distributed to the children – they were thrilled. For many it was the first kiwi of their lives. We will grow more seedlings and distribute them to the women as well. Many thanks to all who supported us in setting up the farm. Especially to FAIR STYRIA.
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The second time …
… we are able to support 10 girls, this time from all 4 villages, to complete their higher education with the 11th and 12th grade. They live in Sallerie in rented rooms and have their own kitchen. Lena Kremser organised pretty blouses which they were very happy about. Many thanks to our sponsors, without whom all this would not be possible.
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Learned quickly …
… the women in Merangding have learned quickly. Already in the first “project winter” they use the greenhouses not only for winter vegetables but also for drying maize. They can really be proud of themselves. Many thanks to Fair Styria, only through the continuous support of these initiatives are such quick successes possible.
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A tree nursery …
… is being built above the model farm in Ghunsa. The cooperative has bought another piece of land here, where there is a large greenhouse and outdoor space. Here, local rootstocks are grown from seeds, which can then also be grafted and sold. We are already very curious to see whether a sustainable contribution to income generation and food diversity will succeed here as well. Many thanks to Chay Ya for supporting the launch of this initiative.
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Just in time …
… before winter, Carola Gosch brings the great self-knitted socks of Lena Kremser and her knitting troupe to Merangding and Ghunsa. The fun is great when the socks are chosen and put on to match the clothes. Many thanks to the hard-working knitters and Lena Kremser for the organisation!
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2022 ..
… we secure education for more than 200 girls … a new livelihood is created for almost 300 women in 4 villages through organic vegetable cultivation. … the first 50 women have already been officially certified. .. 3 model farms in Chyangsar, Ghunsa – since 2022 also in Kunikhop – are fully operational. .. Merangding already has a greenhouse, next year also a training hall. We are proud of the women of Sagarmatha Milijuli Mahila Cooperative, who are taking their destiny in their hands and living incredible change in a short time. A great year 2022 – we look forward to 2023 🙂
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Merry Christmas …
… to all supporters 2022, all friends and partners of Roots for Life and their families. We have worked fantastically together as a team, achieved a lot, had a lot of fun and also have a lot planned for the next year. We hope that you will continue to accompany us in 2023 and support us as much as possible. Whether as sponsors (please contact us at office@rootsforlife.info) or with one-off donations and sponsorships.
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The apple trees ..
.. in Chyangsar are now protected by a massive deadwood hedge. Together with Bibek Dhital from HASERA, we were able to convince the local authority to include this kind of fence in their support programme in addition to wire mesh fences. Many thanks also to Kusang Tamang for the energetic implementation. Once again an element could be implemented according to permacultural principles. We hope to see more fences like this in the region.
