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  • Cycles …

    Cycles …

    … are the basis for sustainability. That is why we are particularly pleased that after the prototype phase, the first composting toilets are now being implemented in Ghunsa. For this to work, a lot of training is needed for the construction and use of the toilets. We think it’s great that the women can then use the compost as fertiliser for growing vegetables.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting this project.

    … the basics for the construction and use of composting toilets are taught.
    … a final model is developed on the basis of the prototypes.
    … there is a lot of discussion over lunch
    … it can only work if it is used correctly.

    … the women were already very happy with it during the prototype phase.

  • Exciting …

    Exciting …

    … are the first attempts to graft fruit trees. The nursery now grows its own rootstocks that are adapted to the climatic conditions. Special fruit varieties are then grafted onto these.

    We are keeping our fingers crossed and are already very curious to see whether this will work. The trees could then be distributed in the villages but also sold.

    Many thanks to all our supporters who make this possible.

    .. practising together with an expert
    .. very precise work must be done here
    .. the next generation is growing up
    .. there is plenty of room for it in the greenhouse.
    .. the seeds are sown again

    .. some of the young trees can already go out into the open

  • Celebrating …

    … is important and 10 years of Roots for Life is probably a good occasion.

    That’s why we want to meet on 20.04.2023 at the concert of our supporter @christoph Galik at 19:00 in the “Brücke” in Graz (Grabenstraße 39a, 8010 Graz).

    https://www.facebook.com/events/896092608361260/?ref=newsfeed

    We are looking forward to many visitors. Please register at office@rootsforlife.info so that we can reserve sufficient space.

  • Great …

    Great …

    .. what the women in Kunikhop have achieved in less than 2 years. The founding of a cooperative was followed by a long search for a suitable area and its purchase. With a lot of effort, the area was prepared, a greenhouse and a training hall were built, and sample fields with new vegetables were planted.

    The women can be very proud of themselves.

    Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for the financial support of this project.

  • Great …

    Great …

    … the initiative to support species-appropriate stables and loans for the purchase of animals has developed further. In self-administration of the cooperative, small loans are granted and paid back by the women so that the next ones can receive support.

    These activities no longer need to be supported externally. Many thanks to all who have made the development possible.

    .. all participants in the programme received the same material, the use was different.
    .. the credit was used to buy the animals.
    .. some of the stables are very simple
    .. some women are still waiting for the loan to buy the animals.

    .. some have used existing stone walls

  • Suicide …

    … is still the most common cause of death for Nepali women aged 15 to 49.

    Faced with physical and physical violence, they often have no one they can trust to help them.

    Now it has hit one of our girls in the village, at the age of 13 she did not know what to do.

    We are shocked and grieve with the family. In any case, we will intensify our activities and do everything possible to avoid fates like this in the future.

    to avoid fates like this in the future.

    We will not forget our girl.

  • Sustainable …

    Sustainable …

    … means for us to make the women as independent as possible in the future. Thus, the training on seed production in Chyangsar is also an essential part. All findings are also accurately recorded in order to learn from them. More and more new vegetables can be grown and distributed.

    We are proud of the women who are always ready to learn new things.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria for setting up the model farm and to Schoeck Family Foundation for the ongoing support of the trainings.

    .. again and again the women are provided with information.
    .. all details are recorded
    … the important thing is the practical application

    .. Plants for seed production must not be harvested

  • Great …

    Great …

    … every space on the model farm in Ghunsa is used. In the future, grain and dried vegetables can be milled and packaged in the new small extension building. This is another small step towards marketing.

    We are already looking forward to the first products that can be professionally produced here.

    Many thanks to all the sponsors who have believed in our projects so far.

    .. the new attic was lovingly integrated
    .. it was built around the toilet
    .. local materials and local carpenters
    .. the joy is great
    .. also the roof is completely new made

    .. the new attic is finished

  • Great …

    Great …

    … the women in Kunikhop have implemented the first trainings on organic vegetable cultivation. For the first time, they were able to harvest enough vegetables for the whole family and more in their greenhouses. Not least the organic herbal fertiliser helped them to achieve this.

    Many thanks to the Schoeck Family Foundation, without whose support none of this would be possible.

    .. the women are proud of their private greenhouses
    .. some of them with brand new vegetables
    .. healthy food for the whole family
    .. fertilised with organic broths
    .. the harvest is impressive

     

     

  • Soccer …

    Soccer …

    … has long been a beloved hobby of our scholarship holder Phurpo. It’s a great balance to the hard studies, but also good for her self-confidence as a girl. At a training camp, she was able to train together with the boys. Kusang Tamang provided her with the necessary material.

    We are happy for her and wish her a lot of fun, especially many goals ? .

    Many thanks to our sponsors, through whom we can support the girls.

    .. a pass and then into the goal
    .. Phurpo in action
    .. Phurpo is proud to be selected for the training camp

    .. Kusang Tamang brings everything she needs