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  • Climate change …

    Climate change …

    … in Nepal can be seen, among other things, in heavy rainfall at times when it should have been dry for a long time. This not only makes harvesting much more difficult, our Food Festival was also significantly affected. Nevertheless, it took place and a further 60 women were certified as organic farmers in Kunikhop. During the ceremony, the men cooked for everyone and the rain stopped just in time for the food distribution.

    We would like to congratulate and thank the Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this project.

    … the women went to the event with large umbrellas for up to 2 hours
    .. it was particularly remarkable how well the women organised and moderated the entire programme themselves
    .. in addition to many speeches, the ceremonial distribution of the shield and certificate
    .. while the men were cooking

    .. fortunately the rain stopped while the food was being distributed

  • A highlight …

    A highlight …

    … of the agricultural year is always the “food festival”. Here in Merangding, many new certificates were again distributed for the successful completion of the PGS organic vegetable growing training programme. A total of 180 of the approximately 240 women from the 4 villages are now certified. This should not only increase food security, but also prevent the use of non-biodegradable fertilisers and pesticides.

    We would like to thank the Schoeck Family Foundation for their financial support.

    .. Carola Ggosch and Lena Kremser were already a little exhausted during the long walk to the Food Festival. Kusang Tamang made every effort to motivate them ?
    .. the guests of honour were able to fortify themselves with local delicacies and give ratings
    .. every little vegetable stall was visited and admired
    .. certificates were distributed to around 100 women

    .. there was a “plate chain” for the food distribution ?

  • A different kind of training …

    A different kind of training …

    … was completed this year by some women from the agricultural co-operative in Kathmandu. Bookkeeping, co-operative management and financial statements. Unfamiliar and difficult topics for the women. After the training, they were accompanied monthly in the village throughout the year.

    This enabled them to prepare the audit of the cooperative independently for the first time in 2023.

    We would like to congratulate and thank Fair Styria for their support.

    .. a certificate of a different kind ?
    .. lots of numbers to work on paper this time
    .. some of the women were in Kathmandu with children
    .. active cooperation was important
    .. then the “real operation” every month

    .. in every village with our expert

  • Merry Christmas …

    Merry Christmas …

    … to the women and girls of our projects in Nepal and to all our supporters. Together we have achieved a great deal in recent years and the women can be proud of their development.

    We are heading into the next year with great confidence and are convinced that the women will soon be able to overcome their challenges without us.

    A wonderful 2024 to us all.?

  • Again and again …

    Again and again …

    … Christoph Galik plays in various constellations for the Roots for Life projects. We are very grateful to him for his support over the years.

    The next time will be on 16 December 2023 in Graz, where we hope to see as many friends and acquaintances as possible.

    Christoph Galik

    https://www.eventfinder.at/veranstaltung/1392698/christoph-galik-friends-graz

  • In many kitchens..

    In many kitchens..

    … it will be much warmer in Merangding this winter. As this space is often also the living and sleeping area, everyone is happy to be able to keep the window bars closed when cooking. The new ovens have a chimney pipe and no longer spread the smoke around the room. This also significantly increases safety for the children.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria, who responded flexibly to our needs.

    .. the new stove was installed next to the old fireplace
    .. it’s also safer for the children this way
    .. some have also freshly painted the kitchen
    .. cooking is also better with large pots

    .. the smoke from the open fireplace is still visible on the wood

  • Dried vegetables and herbs…

    Dried vegetables and herbs…

    … are prepared for marketing in Chyangsar and Ghunsa. Whether traditionally or in the Solar Dryer, dried goods can be transported more easily and without time pressure.

    Dried vegetables, also as traditional pickles and tea are 2 good options.

    Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting the cooperative on its way to commercialisation.

    .. traditionally dried on the veranda of the farmhouse
    .. the vegetables can be cooked directly in winter
    .. pickled as pickles and eaten as a side dish with the daily meal
    .. Herbs can be gently dried in the solar dryer
    .. the herbs will be marketed as organic tea

    .. other products are also being trialled to distribute samples

  • Unbelievable …

    Unbelievable …

    … what the girls and the team have done with the rented hostel in Sallerie in just a few days. The rooms are bright and clean, a perfect environment to learn well.

    Further adjustments will be discussed and planned together in autumn.

    Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this important initiative.

     

    .. the rooms are bright and dry
    … this is how they were before the design
    .. there are also tables for studying
    .. they were designed together

    .. the girls are happy about their new home

  • Documenting to learn ..

    Documenting to learn ..

    … is one of the principles of the Farmers Field School. During the training, the women record everything on the model farm in detail to see what leads to good results, what needs to be paid attention to, what does not work.

    The women, who can write well, write down quantities, times and which seeds were used.

    This intensive support is made possible by the support of the Schoeck Family Foundation

    .. the results of the field are entered in prepared formats.
    … the field is looked at very closely and results are written down
    .. the “history” of the plants is also documented in the greenhouse
    .. while mum is labelling, the daughter is trying to find an alternative use ? .
    .. as a reward for the good work, each woman is allowed to take a little harvest with her

     

  • Our expert of tomorrow …

    Our expert of tomorrow …

    … is learning a lot about permaculture theoretically and practically at Hasera. She is from Chyangsar, has been with us on scholarship since 2016 and has successfully completed grade 11 and 12 in Sallerie, as well as an agricultural college. She is doing her internship with our permaculture expert Hasera and an organic farm that produces for sale.

    She is having a lot of fun and we are looking forward to her being able to use her knowledge in the villages.

    Many thanks to our patrons who accompany the girls through their support over many years. Many thanks also to Hasera for providing a training place.

    .. Preparing the sowing
    … lots of fun planting rice, unfortunately not possible in the home village ?
    .. working in the greenhouse is also part of it
    … harvesting is the most fun of course

    .. planting the small plants needs loving hands