Welcome to Nepal School Projects,
As we enter this holiday season Fran, Betty, Terri, Karin, Salina and Marilyn, thank you for your previous financial support. We have been able to continue our work in the villages of Nepal.
This year, Nepal School Projects, is focusing on WATER because every child deserves clean running water.
We are global citizens and our neighbours in Nepal need our help!
Thank you to all who donated to our Giving Tuesday Campaign. Your generousity is awesome!
As we enter this holiday season Fran, Betty, Terri, Karin, Salina and Marilyn, thank you for your previous financial support. We have been able to continue our work in the villages of Nepal.
This year, Nepal School Projects, is focusing on WATER because every child deserves clean running water.
We are global citizens and our neighbours in Nepal need our help!
Thank you to all who donated to our Giving Tuesday Campaign. Your generousity is awesome!
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Look waaaaay down… to the valley floor. (3,000 ft OR MORE) WOMEN CARRY EMPTY JUGS DOWN AND FULL ONES UP FOR THEIR FAMILIES… HOURS A DAY …..BACKBREAKING! Could you do this every day? |
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Building a tap and bringing water to the village makes a huge difference to the families of the village.
YOUR DONATION CAN DO THIS.
Nepal is still in the process of providing the most basic needs to families, water, sanitation and education.
Your donations are vital, and will help us bring water to the villages we support.
Choose a one time donation. Any amount will help.
Choose a recurring donation which will help throughout the year.
Remember, we are all volunteers and less than 5% goes to administration.
Please Give Generously.
Every child deserves clean running water.
Namaste
Fran, Betty, Terri, Salina, Karin and Marilyn
YOUR DONATION CAN DO THIS.
Nepal is still in the process of providing the most basic needs to families, water, sanitation and education.
Your donations are vital, and will help us bring water to the villages we support.
Choose a one time donation. Any amount will help.
Choose a recurring donation which will help throughout the year.
Remember, we are all volunteers and less than 5% goes to administration.
Please Give Generously.
Every child deserves clean running water.
Namaste
Fran, Betty, Terri, Salina, Karin and Marilyn
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A Success story for NSP
Kunsang Syangtan's Story in his own words. Namaste It is pleasure to introduce myself as Kunsang Syangtan a permanent resident of Kavre Palanchok, Nepal. I was born on 16th November 2001. To begin with Academic background I completed my secondary education examination from Creative Model Academy Boarding High School , lazimpat ktm securing 3.35 GPA in 2018. I continued my education and completed School leaving Certificate Examination (grade XI and XII) securing 3.11 GPA a in the year 2020 from Sann International secondary school, Kathmandu. I also worked at restaurant for two years. Right now, I have applied in Australia for further studies. I chooses Australia because of affordable living and studying expenses, secured teaching learning environment and quality education. |
Something to think about…..
………$5, $10, or $20 a month will help with books and school supplies
…….. $100, $250, or other amount will help with water installation
………$350 will build a latrine that will be used by several families in a village and improve sanitation
……… any amount will help… EVERY CENT GOES TO THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL…
Thank you for caring. Thank you for helping.
NSP Canada Volunteer Team: Fran, Betty, Terri, Salina, and Karin
Remembering Dr. David Jackson
Sadly, David passed away on April 2, 2022 at the age of 92.
When climbing to base camp on Mt. Everest, in the the 90's, David came across the most heartbreaking needs of the rural people of Nepal. He became devoted to working with Nepal School Projects. His most recent trip was in 2017, to visit the villages in the Kavre District of Nepal. Salina, Terri and I were fortunate to have been able to visit David at his home in March. His eyes twinkled as we reminisced about Nepal. All of us are saddened by his passing and we will miss his enthusiasm, positivity and support.
Sadly, David passed away on April 2, 2022 at the age of 92.
When climbing to base camp on Mt. Everest, in the the 90's, David came across the most heartbreaking needs of the rural people of Nepal. He became devoted to working with Nepal School Projects. His most recent trip was in 2017, to visit the villages in the Kavre District of Nepal. Salina, Terri and I were fortunate to have been able to visit David at his home in March. His eyes twinkled as we reminisced about Nepal. All of us are saddened by his passing and we will miss his enthusiasm, positivity and support.
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Projects in 2022 Project 1: Taleshwari Primary School, located in Khanikhola Rural Municipality - 5 Lapche, District: Kavrepalanchok, Province No: 3 Bagmati This village has 45 households and has a population of 300 people. There are 70 students and 6 teachers. New project 2: Khanikhola Water Use Committee, located in Mahabharat Rural Municipality - 3, Thulopokhara, District: Kavrepalanchok, the province 3 of Bagmati. This area serves 34 households and a population of 390 people. There are 47 students and 5 teachers. New Project 3: Majuwa Water Use Committee. It is located in Khanikhola Rural Municipality - 5, Dumre. District of Kavrepalanchok, Province No. 3, Bagmati This area serves 45 households and a population of 350 people. There are 59 students and 5 teachers. |
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Imagine...
… not having running water in your home.
… having to walk 2 hours down a mountain, to the river, and back up carrying that water.
… going to school and there is no water tap to wash or get a drink.
Imagine...
... being at school all day and there is no toilet to use.
... imagine living in a village where there are no toilets.
Imagine....
... going to school one day and seeing that the school has slid off the side of the mountain!
... a classroom with a roof so leaky that all of the children have to huddle in the corner to stay dry!
... having to walk 2 hours to school and and 2 hours home, because there is no access to school in your own village!
Please Help in any way you can.
We are asking that you to please continue to help the children as we continue with our current projects.
… not having running water in your home.
… having to walk 2 hours down a mountain, to the river, and back up carrying that water.
… going to school and there is no water tap to wash or get a drink.
Imagine...
... being at school all day and there is no toilet to use.
... imagine living in a village where there are no toilets.
Imagine....
... going to school one day and seeing that the school has slid off the side of the mountain!
... a classroom with a roof so leaky that all of the children have to huddle in the corner to stay dry!
... having to walk 2 hours to school and and 2 hours home, because there is no access to school in your own village!
Please Help in any way you can.
We are asking that you to please continue to help the children as we continue with our current projects.
How you can help...
The donation link is open for you to help us at any time, by donating to Nepal School Projects.
Your money will go a long way to support our current projects. All money is used for the projects.
You will receive a tax receipt.
Please click here to donate today.
You will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
If you would like to donate through Canada Helps, click here! You will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
If you would like to mail a cheque, please it mail to:
Nepal School Projects, Box 1405, Waterdown, On, Canada, L0B1A0 - and we will send you a tax receipt.
Thank you!
Thank you for your generousity.
Sincerely, NSP Canada Team, Fran, Betty, David, Salina, Karin, Terri
The donation link is open for you to help us at any time, by donating to Nepal School Projects.
Your money will go a long way to support our current projects. All money is used for the projects.
You will receive a tax receipt.
Please click here to donate today.
You will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
If you would like to donate through Canada Helps, click here! You will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
If you would like to mail a cheque, please it mail to:
Nepal School Projects, Box 1405, Waterdown, On, Canada, L0B1A0 - and we will send you a tax receipt.
Thank you!
Thank you for your generousity.
Sincerely, NSP Canada Team, Fran, Betty, David, Salina, Karin, Terri
NSP Newsletter
Nepal School Projects
October, 2022
Namaste
Post Covid Vision
NSP’s Post Covid Vision is to continue to better the quality of life for the vulnerable populations in rural Nepal. We are firmly established in the villages and our Nepali partners continue to work hard in partnership with us.
There is so much news to report since our last newsletter! Our 2021 projects have all been successfully completed. Unfortunately they were a little over budget, due to the cost inflation and an increase in the cost of goods in Nepal. Both NSP Canada and NSP USA were able to cover these overages…..this year. 2022/23 will be a challenge.
Our Fundraising Campaign is Coming Soon
A New Fundraising Campaign will take place with Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022. Please donate generously to NSP.
ARE YOU READY…WE REALLY NEED YOU!!!!!
Watch for it!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LOYAL AND NEW SUPPORTERS OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS. NSP AND THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL ARE ABLE TO BETTER THEIR LIVES IN THE MOST BASIC OF NEEDS….. DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION AND EDUCATION.
Gratefully
Fran Lloyd
Executive Director
Nepal School Projects
New Projects for 2022/23
Nepal School Projects
October, 2022
Namaste
Post Covid Vision
NSP’s Post Covid Vision is to continue to better the quality of life for the vulnerable populations in rural Nepal. We are firmly established in the villages and our Nepali partners continue to work hard in partnership with us.
There is so much news to report since our last newsletter! Our 2021 projects have all been successfully completed. Unfortunately they were a little over budget, due to the cost inflation and an increase in the cost of goods in Nepal. Both NSP Canada and NSP USA were able to cover these overages…..this year. 2022/23 will be a challenge.
Our Fundraising Campaign is Coming Soon
A New Fundraising Campaign will take place with Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022. Please donate generously to NSP.
ARE YOU READY…WE REALLY NEED YOU!!!!!
Watch for it!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LOYAL AND NEW SUPPORTERS OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS. NSP AND THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL ARE ABLE TO BETTER THEIR LIVES IN THE MOST BASIC OF NEEDS….. DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION AND EDUCATION.
Gratefully
Fran Lloyd
Executive Director
Nepal School Projects
New Projects for 2022/23
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The project this year is extensive work on Shree Kaleshwori Primary School.
The work includes the construction of an 800 metre water pipeline, reservoir and tap stand; a 2 unit latrine; and the repair of a roof on the school in the village.
It will benefit thirty-two households / families, including seventy-six children who attend the school and their twelve teachers. Babalal’s crew will have to clear and level the land to build the toilets. For the water demand, they will dig trenches for the pipeline, build a reservoir tank, and construct the tap stand. Lastly, they will repair the roof of the school. Don’t forget, most of this work is done with hand tools, not machines.
The work includes the construction of an 800 metre water pipeline, reservoir and tap stand; a 2 unit latrine; and the repair of a roof on the school in the village.
It will benefit thirty-two households / families, including seventy-six children who attend the school and their twelve teachers. Babalal’s crew will have to clear and level the land to build the toilets. For the water demand, they will dig trenches for the pipeline, build a reservoir tank, and construct the tap stand. Lastly, they will repair the roof of the school. Don’t forget, most of this work is done with hand tools, not machines.
Welcome to our New Board Member:
We would like to welcome Marilyn Baker-Anderson to our NSP board. She has extensive experience working with NGOs, primarily in Africa, and brings with her skill sets that will be a real asset to us in Nepal. Please check out her biography on the website on the, “About NSP - Our People” page.
http://www.nepalschoolprojects.ca/our-people.html
We would like to welcome Marilyn Baker-Anderson to our NSP board. She has extensive experience working with NGOs, primarily in Africa, and brings with her skill sets that will be a real asset to us in Nepal. Please check out her biography on the website on the, “About NSP - Our People” page.
http://www.nepalschoolprojects.ca/our-people.html
High School Students Join us!
Last June, grade 8 students from Erin Centre Middle School, Sonika, Jude and Afnan, were winners in a charity challenge. Their group chose to research Nepal School Projects. They have since reached out to us and requested to join NSP as Junior Board Members. They will bring skills to the table like website design and social media skills. They are also fulfilling their secondary school, volunteer hour requirements. We are excited to welcome them. Watch for changes!
Last June, grade 8 students from Erin Centre Middle School, Sonika, Jude and Afnan, were winners in a charity challenge. Their group chose to research Nepal School Projects. They have since reached out to us and requested to join NSP as Junior Board Members. They will bring skills to the table like website design and social media skills. They are also fulfilling their secondary school, volunteer hour requirements. We are excited to welcome them. Watch for changes!
Kunsang is in Sydney, Australia
Kunsang is having quite an adventure and is working hard at restaurant school in Sydney. An NSP sponsored student in Nepal for elementary and secondary school, he was able to meet the requirements to attend an international post secondary school. He shares an apartment with 3 others and works 2 jobs to supplement his income and gain experience for when he returns to Kathmandu. He is missing his family but, having a great time.
Kunsang is having quite an adventure and is working hard at restaurant school in Sydney. An NSP sponsored student in Nepal for elementary and secondary school, he was able to meet the requirements to attend an international post secondary school. He shares an apartment with 3 others and works 2 jobs to supplement his income and gain experience for when he returns to Kathmandu. He is missing his family but, having a great time.
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Water...
and how it gets to a village.... We need to capture water from mountain springs, dig trenches, bury pipes, build cisterns in the villages, and connect pipes to taps. The families will now have running water in the village and in some cases at their home. It is an amazing feat. Everyone's life improves once water is in the village. Many help to get the work done. You can help too by donating to NSP.
and how it gets to a village.... We need to capture water from mountain springs, dig trenches, bury pipes, build cisterns in the villages, and connect pipes to taps. The families will now have running water in the village and in some cases at their home. It is an amazing feat. Everyone's life improves once water is in the village. Many help to get the work done. You can help too by donating to NSP.
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It costs approximately $500.00 CA, to build a latrine in Nepal, depending on material costs at the time. You can help.
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2020 and 2021: Check out, "What's Happening," in Nepal:
Water systems, Latrines and a new roof on Chamran Basi School
Water Projects: Salli Khola: 20 taps and 4 cisterns - Girdum Khola: 36 taps and 2 cisterns
-Tirpani Khola: 50 taps and 2 cisterns
Latrines: Hati Chada will be complete in one month.
Chamran Basi School: This school recieved a new roof, latrines and drinking water.
Visiting the Villages in February 2020 |
Where did the Year go?
In February, March of 2020, a group of us were able to go to Nepal to visit some of the villages. These are some brief comments from our, “first time” travelers: Liam: ”Sometimes the schools do not even have a blackboard or learning tools. Sometimes, the drinking well and latrine are shared by the whole village” Mary: ”It was very clear to me upon entering the village just how critical the school was to the whole village. It served as the central hub of the village and more often than not, had the only latrine and fresh well water, to service the entire village. These simple but critical elements were a complete game changer for these isolated villages.” Read more on the "What's Happening" Blog |
1 School Construction: Arnold Irwin School was built in 2018. It is a 2 room schoolhouse in Jagthali, Kumari
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2 Sun Odar Drinking Water Project
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3 Phoksingtar Toilet construction: Below is one of the 1,000’s of latrines that we have built over the years
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Aeroplan Pooling Program-Donate Your Aeroplan Miles to NSP Today!
NSP is now accepting Aeroplan Miles for donations! Donate NOW! Aeroplan's Charitable Pooling Program focuses on supporting organizations and individuals who want to improve the lives of people in their local communities. Your Aeroplan Miles will aid NSP in travel, car rental, hotel stays and merchandise. The donated Aeroplan Miles may also be used as prizes for fundraising. In some cases, community members may also use this pooling option to help an individual in dire need of assistance for medical purposes or a family emergency. NSP is fuelled by our relationship with our Board in Nepal and our ability to respond to crisis in our villages. To do our job well we need to be on the ground in Nepal as much as possible, collaborating on projects and building capacity. Your Aeroplan Miles would go a long way in helping us to meet our goals. To donate click here!
Support NSP Today!
Since receiving word that 90% of our schools were destroyed by the earthquake, NSP's focus is infrastructure development. Your donation will go directly toward the re-building of much needed schools in the Kaavre district! Our plan is to not only support the re-building of schools, but to research development plans that would protect future buildings from being so drastically impacted by natural disasters, such as earthquakes. This will help to ensure all funds raised now support the long-term prosperity of NSP villages. Make your move today and be part of ensuring that all children in Nepal have access to an education! Donate here.
Our Mission
Help create a better quality of life for vulnerable populations in rural Nepal by gaining their full participation in the development of projects targeting certain aspects of their communities such as health, sanitation, and education.
Our Vision
Support communities in seeking solutions to problems they have identified and to provide materials and expertise in the completion of these identified projects.
Key Objectives
Partnership, Participation, Equity
Raise and allocate funds for development projects in rural Nepal. The emphasis must be on "grassroots" projects that clearly benefit the needy and underprivileged people.
Nepal School Projects was founded in 1974 to assist poor rural communities with the construction of schools.
Since then, NSP has evolved to support and empower Nepal communities with developing their own resources.
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What is Nepal School Projects?
NSP (Canada) was founded in 1974 for the purpose to assist
poor rural Tamang communities of Kabhre Palanchok district with schools
construction. At that time, villages
seeking education for their children first had to construct suitable premises
with their own resources in order to be eligible for government appointed and
paid teachers. Thus, very poor villages with no resources that were unable to construct
such premises were at a disadvantage. During
NSP’s first ten years in Nepal, the organization assisted 56 villages with the
construction of primary schools. In
addition to the construction of schools a hands-on vocational training program
for young village adults was established.
In the fall of 1984, after meeting the educational needs of the poor rural communities in the central and northern parts of the district, NSP made an exploratory visit to the southern Mahabharat region. This region was officially considered to be a remote undeveloped area of the district - the visit was a revelation. The villages that were visited were the poorest ever encountered during NSP’s presence in Nepal. During the fall of 1985 NSP shifted development assistance to the southern Mahabharat region. Although the initial objective was to provide assistance with school construction, NSP was receiving a large number of applications for assistance with drinking water systems. Therefore, within two years of NSP presence within the region, assistance with drinking water systems became the key development focus. Today, NSP has broadened its focus further by responding to a wide range of community identified needs. Any community seeking NSP assistance must form a project committee with full participation of women that will be responsible for project formulation and implementation. |
NSP ACHIEVEMENTS
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A registered Canadian Charity #11905 3411 RR 0001