.. are proud of their daughters who are continuing their education in Kathmandu. Even though many women in the village can hardly imagine what that means exactly, they are genuinely happy for the girls.
At the same time, we consciously seek dialogue with the parents in order to be able to accompany and support the girls in Kathmandu well, especially since they are often alone there for the first time.
Many thanks to our sponsors who make this possible.
.. the women talk about their experiences in front of the others.
Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting women in the villages.
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..we have been working together with the 33 women of the cooperative in Merangding on PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) certification for the cultivation of organic vegetables, Farmers Field Schools to deepen their knowledge, and income generation through sewing and vegetable sales. The model farm with a training hall was set up and marketing opportunities were explored together. Fruit trees grafted in Ghunsa are being cultivated on another field.
The first 18 women have even been recertified this time.
Now the women are equipped to continue growing vegetables and generating income independently. A reason to celebrate.
Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farm and to Fair Styria for the recertification.
..our first stop was the garden. Once again, there are some new vegetables that the girls proudly present. The continuous maintenance of the beds is still a small challenge.
For the winter, there is now a small instantaneous water heater, providing easy hot showers and warm jackets.
The girls are very happy.
Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation, which has been supporting the hostel so wonderfully for years.
…towards Solukhumbu. Unfortunately, some of the roads were still impassable. Parts of the road were missing after last year’s floods, and the alternative route through the riverbed was impassable due to the current water level. So we flew to Janakpur and took a jeep to Solu from there.
Many thanks to my team, who always find a solution for everything.
.. sitting down together at one table is fun and also very productive. We reflect on the past months together and prepare the next steps. Even though we see each other online every week, there is still a lot to discuss.
Many thanks to our wonderful team, which has been steadily supporting the project for years. This means that all sponsors can be sure that their donations are having an impact.
Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation and Fair Styria, whose support makes this work possible.
when the monsoon in Nepal reliably ended in mid-September? Heavy rain, the rivers are rising again, the airport and public transport are repeatedly suspended. The subsequent sunshine triggers further landslides.
‘Our highway’ towards Solukhumbu was closed on 4 October 2025 until further notice due to landslides and flooding.
So once again, it is uncertain whether, when and how we will be able to drive to the villages.
..I flew to Nepal for the first time and was impressed by the approach. Almost 20 years and what feels like a million aeroplane photos later, the approximately 30th approach is still impressive. Today, I associate it not only with scenic beauty but also with an inkling of the challenges this country faces.
I am looking forward to a good time with our Nepalese team. Thank you to all the sponsors who have made our work possible for 12 years now.
… the ban on 26 social media platforms has awakened a generation. Thousands of young people protested against corruption, inequality and an old elite, some of whose representatives have been in power for over 10 years. Every day, around 2,000 young Nepalese leave the country because they have no prospects. But many want to stay, raise their voices and change the country.
There is now a transitional government that is supposed to organise new elections.
We wish them all the best and hope that our projects can also contribute to this.
Many thanks to all our supporters who have made this work possible for over 10 years.
…school supplies were distributed to children in all villages. This means that nothing stands in the way of a successful next school year.
We wish the girls all the best.
Many thanks to our sponsors who support our girls.
