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.
.. this time, Himalaya at dawn.. after the Indian lowlands come the low mountain ranges and the landing.. women power at reception in Kathmandu
.. After 16 hours of travelling with only 2 hours of sleep, the cappuccino at the hotel tastes especially good ?
In mixed cultivation, the plants support each other. The young plants are in the field and everything is being prepared for the next sowing in the greenhouse.
… 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.
.. these girls need prospects in their own country.. education is the most important tool for dealing with difficult situations.. girls have a right to a good life in their own country
.. ‘building bridges’ – in studies, in everyday life, in politics
…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.
.. the girls in Merangding are delighted.. the girls need lots of notebooks above all else.. the girls from Ghunsa have come to Merangding for the distribution.. distribution is also taking place in Chyangsar.. at the model farm in Kunikhop
…that our farm manager in Merangding once again has a safe home. After the landslide destroyed her house last year, everyone pitched in to help, and now she has a safe place to live again.
We wish her all the best.
.. a new house was built, mostly from materials from the old house.. she finally has a kitchen again.. the oven was rebuilt
…and water management are essential components of sustainable agriculture in Chyangsar. Our experts have shown the women some ways to combat pests naturally. Light traps, yellow boards, and red flags help with this. Water from the kitchen is collected through filters in a small pond and used for watering.
… is the everyday life of the girls. In addition to school, where they achieve good results, they bake, celebrate and do handicrafts. As a balance, there is also exercise and meditation in nature.
The aim is for the girls to learn good routines for their lives.
.. the stupa in Kunikhop is visited on an excursion.. good food is central to celebrations.. the decorations are always homemade.. the baked rings are particularly popular.. they taste particularly good warm
… on organic vegetable growing is taught to the girls at the hostel by our expert. A cultivation and work plan hangs in the kitchen, so the girls always know what they have to do in the garden.
.. Seedlings from our own nursery are used.. the plan with all the details for cultivation and care is on display.. the plants are grown in pots.. the girls are proud of their successes