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  • For 7 years …

    For 7 years …

    … the women from the co-operative have been coming together to present their products. A variety of vegetables, seeds and traditional dishes are presented and awarded prizes. This event, which is always attended by government representatives, increases the appreciation of organic farming.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farms.

    .. the variety of vegetables continues to grow
    .. the women proudly bring everything in their baskets
    .. the seeds are exchanged and also serve to build up the seed bank
    .. Government representatives repeatedly praise the initiative
    .. the organisation is already carried out independently by the cooperative

     

  • Our scholarship holder Asha ..

    Our scholarship holder Asha ..

    .. from Merangding is studying computer science, which gives her many job opportunities in Nepal. Adjusting to life in the city was not easy for her, but she now feels very comfortable at university and in her room.

    We wish her all the best and are particularly pleased to have found a sponsor for her.

    Many thanks to solicon IT for the great support.

    .. our scholarship holder proudly organises a university event
    .. she was delighted to receive a new thermos cup for Christmas
    .. Programming is one of her favourite subjects
    .. she studies on her own new computer in bed
    .. her sister also lives in Kathmandu

    .. at university she created her first poster with canvas

  • In the second year …

    In the second year …

     … our scholarship holder is already working on very specific tasks. On the computer, in the laboratory, in the workshop but also in the field, she is learning everything she needs to become a good civil engineer in the future. She is of course particularly pleased about the prize for her project.

    Many thanks to SI Vienna Vivata for supporting her along the way.

    .. surveying in the field needs to be learnt
    .. Findings are processed on the computer
    .. some things are also put into practice, such as this bridge
    .. the result is proudly presented
    .. social networks are also used to announce prizes

    .. investigations are carried out on site…

  • Food …

    Food …

    … and cooking together are an essential part of all celebrations. It starts the day before, everyone brings something, we cut, cook, laugh and gossip together.

    This exchange is important in order to master difficult situations together.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting this project.

    … everyone gets a prepared meal
    … potatoes are peeled for the curry the day before
    … busy working in all rooms of the model farm
    .. Traditional pasta is deep-fried
    .. individual specialities are tasted at the festival

    .. the tasting and award ceremony is fun for everyone

  • News from the hostel …

    News from the hostel …

    … could be exchanged during the visit on site. In the meantime, all of the girls’ beds are already producing good yields, radiators have been purchased for the winter and experiences and challenges have been openly discussed.

    The official sign has also been installed.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for giving the girls this opportunity.

    .. your own vegetables are something special
    .. they always cook together
    .. every girl has her own patch
    .. Underwear and toiletries are always very welcome
    .. oil-filled radiators provide warmth in the study rooms
    .. the official sign has been put up
  • Material for the farmers …

    Material for the farmers …

    … for the best of the village. The women were duly honoured at the meeting of the cooperative. They shared their experiences with the others. We are sure that the women will continue to work well in the future, even without external support.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for its long-term support of this project.

    .. on their own initiative, the women built a great staircase to the training hall from ‘leftover bricks’
    .. the women proudly talked about their experiences
    .. Eggplants were successfully grown for the first time this year
    .. many things are grown in the greenhouse and distributed to the women

    .. the best among them received some materials

  • It’s great to see …

    It’s great to see …

    … how the organic mixed cultures are realised. The women are self-confident in their farming and still have a lot of fun with the stoves.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the women.

    .. Some women have lovingly built a fence around their vegetable garden
    .. with the oven they can cook safely and have no smoke in the room
    .. in addition to vegetables, there are also lots of flowers for insects and festivals

    … Carola Gosch can also marvel at the variety of vegetables

  • A warm welcome …

    A warm welcome …

    … in Merangding. The women not only distributed the traditional flower wreaths, they also cooked in advance and prepared everything perfectly. We really enjoyed exchanging ideas in this pleasant atmosphere. It’s great to see how the women stick together and put what they have learnt into practice.

    This fantastic work is only possible thanks to the support of the Schöck Family Foundation, for which we are very grateful.

    .. a warm welcome in the Merangding training hall
    .. various traditional dishes were cooked
    .. cooked in large pots
    .. Respect and esteem are important for working together
    .. empowered and self-confident, the women also speak openly about critical issues

     

  • Happy New Year 2025

    Happy New Year 2025

    We would like to thank everyone for their great cooperation and support in 2024 and wish you a wonderful 2025 in which we will once again achieve a great deal together.

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  • THANK YOU…

    THANK YOU…

    … to all sponsors … and if you are not yet a sponsor, please send a short email to office@rootsforlife.info – and you’re in. You can find the latest newsletter about our scholarship holders project at https://www.rootsforlife.info/downloads

    Merry Christmas and a great 2025!