…of mixed vegetable cultivation and insect management is passed down from one cohort of girls to the next. The girls are certainly proud of their results this spring as well.
Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the scholarship holders at the hostel.
.. a variety of vegetables are grown.. each plant is lovingly planted by the girls.. each girl has her own plot.. together, they can grow and harvest quite a few for the hostel kitchen
.. was the theme of the workshop in which Peter Hofer is training a total of nine trainers from four organisations. The entire training programme lasts one year and has a strong practical focus. In future, this will enable many young people to be supported in finding their way after leaving compulsory education.
Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for its fantastic support for this joint initiative.
.. After five days, the young people and future trainers were highly motivated.. Worksheets were used to encourage individual reflection.. the young people particularly enjoyed the physical exercises.. these experiences are intended to help the young people find their own way.. after working with the young people, we worked with the future coaches.. understanding the rationale behind the exercises is important for the future coaches so that they can work in this way themselves later on
..to support the goals in the field of organic vegetable and rice cultivation was the aim of a workshop in Kolkata.
After the team from Nepal visited several local projects, representatives from seven organisations exchanged ideas and discussed the challenges they face.
.. In addition to knowledge, seeds and other local products were also exchanged... Challenges were discussed on various topics... New ideas were developed across organizations... The results were presented.
..was the score achieved by our scholarship holder Sumana in her exams for the second year of her nursing training. This is fantastic, especially as she had to retake everything in her third year of training due to the unrest in the autumn, when her first exam was also destroyed in the fires.
We congratulate her and wish her all the best for the future. Many thanks to the individual private sponsor who is making this training possible for her.
If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please send us a message at office@rootsforlife.info.
.. one of our ‘top performers’ ?.. holiday in the village and hiking.. proud of her new computer.. with the family on a special holiday.. Christmas in Kathmandu too
..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.
.. The women speak confidently about their successes... After being examined by the PGS committee, they received their new certificates... Drinking tea and chatting together is part of the experience... The meal includes delicious potato dumpling soup... The mixed crops in the field and greenhouse are exemplary... The women stand proudly next to their small fruit trees.
.. in Kunikhop (Jaidu, Jyanging, Surke) danced and sang at the closing ceremony of the farm project. The educational programme has been supporting girls aged 4 to 20+ for 5 years and is closely linked to the cooperative.
In addition to materials for the little ones, there is a hostel in Sallerie for grades 11 and 12, as well as individual scholarships for academic or vocational further education after grade 12 in Kathmandu. In addition to materials for the little ones, there is a hostel in Sallerie for grades 11 and 12, as well as individual scholarships for academic or vocational further education after grade 12 in Kathmandu.
The team knows the families, which enables consistent and sustainable support.
We would like to thank the Schöck Family Foundation and the sponsors who make it possible for these girls to lead self-determined lives.
.. songs were sung in Nepali and English.. this year, for the first time, guitars were also played.. different groups from the Kids Club danced.. just in time for winter, the popular fleece jackets are back.. the graduates also attend the party and talk about their future lives
.. everyone puts on their jackets for a final photo
…RfL has been supporting all girls from the villages of Kunikhop (Jaidu, Jyanging, Surke) whose mothers are members of the cooperative. This has led to a massive increase in the graduation rate for grades 10 and 12, and in 2025, the first girl will begin higher education after grade 12.
Many thanks to our sponsors who make this possible.