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  • For the independence …

    For the independence …

     

    … of the cooperative, the members of the boards received further intensive training in accounting and management. All four villages sent their managers to Kathmandu. Based on their own documents, they were able to work on how to prepare the books, especially for the audit.

    For the women, this is very unfamiliar work, which they have already been practising over the past few years with support. By the end of the year, they should be able to do this all by themselves.

    We wish them the best of luck.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the sustainable empowerment of women.

    .. the women’s training took place in Kathmandu
    .. Documents were prepared and presented
    .. eating together strengthens the community
    .. the current documents from all villages served as a basis
    .. the interaction between the local and joint co-operatives is not so easy to understand

    .. of course there were certificates again at the end

  • Particularly important …

    Particularly important …

    … are people in Nepal who have a sound education in the field of social work. We are therefore particularly pleased that Asmita from Merangding has decided to study this at a college in Kathmandu. She would like to work in an NGO later on to improve the situation of people in Nepal.

    She is very concerned about the financial burden on her parents, who also have to make their contribution in addition to the great sponsors.

    Many thanks to the sponsors who make this study programme possible and also to the parents who – as with all scholarship holders – make their financial and emotional contribution.

    .. in front of her college
    .. the laptop is new and important to her
    .. she lives with her brother and probably cooks with him ?
    .. during lessons
    .. selfies with friends are a must

    .. during the holidays she helps to process the harvest

  • Microorganisms …

    Microorganisms …

    … are also used in permaculture to improve the results. Some selected farmers have been trained in this and will use it for the first time on their fields and also on the model farm. Using mushrooms, ash, cow dung and other ingredients, a so-called ‘super compost’ is produced.

    We are already very excited about the results.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for their fantastic support of the farms.

    .. the new “super compost” is produced
    .. all the ingredients are mixed and moulded into balls
    .. of course the theoretical background also needs to be explained
    .. one of the ingredients is wood ash

    .. the microorganisms have been purchased and added

  • Business Management …

    Business Management …

    … our scholarship holder Akriti from Merangding is studying in Kathmandu. She has already completed grade 11 and 12 in Kathmandu with very good results and is very motivated to start her own business one day.

    Both her grandmother and her mother are very proud of her. It is a big step from the village to Kathmandu to go to university.

    We wish her the best of luck and thank to the company toolbox for sponsoring her entire degree programme.

    .. with her proud grandmother
    .. at home with her mother
    .. at university with a colleague
    .. strolling around with our scholarship holder Asha
    .. equipped with a new computer to study

    .. in a dance group in her free time

  • The girls in Kathmandu…

    The girls in Kathmandu…

    … work on their reports together and exchange information about their studies. Racedi regularly supports the girls not only in technical matters, but also discusses personal issues in a cosy atmosphere.

    Many thanks to all the sponsors who make it possible for these girls to study.

    .. thankfully the SWI provides us with infrastructure for the supervision of the girls
    .. we are proud of our ‘Kathmandu’ girls, who attend grades 11-12 or even university
    .. our counsellor works with the girls on specific issues
    .. we also eat together again and again

    .. everyone works on their regular reports and other documents

  • A huge success …

    A huge success …

    … was the food festival in Kathmandu. The women from the cooperative in Solukhumbu were very unsure whether people would even be interested in their food. But the first day was already well attended with around 80 guests, and by the end of the day all the prepared dishes had been eaten. The enthusiasm was so great and was also shared on social media that over 100 guests were served the next day.

    The women and the team were over the moon. They now have confidence in the quality of their work and are already planning the next events.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting our marketing activities.

    … the women are delighted with their success
    .. the guests buy vouchers for the food
    .. traditional dishes are served
    .. Tea is prepared in traditional vessels
    .. the potato bread is eaten faster than it can be fried

    … experiences are proudly shared at the communal dinner afterwards

  • The future …

    The future …

    … of the cooperative is already being taken over independently by the leadership team from all 4 villages. For the third time, the team accompanied the strategy days together with Carola Gosch. Achievements are proudly presented, experiences are exchanged and possibilities for the future are discussed.

    We are very proud of the good co-operation between the women and are sure that the cooperative will continue to work well in the future.

    Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for its long-term support of the farms and the cooperative.

    .. the leadership from all villages works together
    .. the presidents from the villages present the results
    .. Carola Gosch and the SWI team help the women to structure the strategy work
    … calculations are made, experiences are exchanged, results are worked out
    .. the results are recorded on posters

    … at the end, everyone is very proud of the results

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Our scholarship holder …

    Our scholarship holder …

    … after a year of studying civil engineering about her plans and experiences.

    Video – Binu about her future