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May 2023 Newsletter

5/20/2023

Life in Nepal is still challenging, especially in the remote villages, where we work. Our mission is the same. We will provide fresh drinking water, build latrines and repair / build schools. The Nepalese government is not present in these outlying areas and our work is imperative.

NSP has continued with projects over Covid19 with $100,000.00 invested in 2020 and $100,000.00 invested 2021. NSP Nepal has just completed another $50,000.00 worth of projects in 2022.
Your donations have been hard at work and we thank you.

Below are photos of our latest 3 projects at Shree Kalehshwori Primary School
1 A new roof
2 A two room latrine
3 The Khanikhola Wash / water project, Mahabharat. The Khanikhola Wash project brings water to the school and village where the primary school is located.

We want to carry on with projects… but we are literally out of money! We will really need your support, more than ever before! Watch for our upcoming campaign. "Give a little, feel good!"

Shree Kaleshwori Primary School
1) The roof of this school was in need of replacement. It went from leaky slate tiles, to a red metal roof. Now the kids will stay dry.

Khanikhola Wash/water Project Mahabharat
2) NSP Nepal has been working on a wash project to bring water and a tap to the school.

Shree Kaleshwori primary school
3) NSP Nepal built a two room latrine at the school.

Students Abroad
Both Sunit and Kunsang were supported through elementary and secondary school by NSP in Nepal and are now able to pursue their dreams!

Sunit has arrived in Brampton, Ontario to study:
Sunit, the son of Suraj, our translator in Nepal, will be studying Cyber Security in a two year program at Sault/Trios College, Brampton Campus. He has found a shared accommodation and will be working as well. His program begins May 8, 2023. We wish him all the best and are very proud of him.

Sunit arrived in Brampton, Ontario last week to study:
Canada for me has been a safe, calm and a pleasing place to be. It is really clean and beautiful with a systematic approach to everything. Starting from the day I landed to the current day, it has been a surreal experience for me. I have been really grateful that I got the chance to be in this country which has welcomed me with open arms. Thank you NSP for supporting me on this journey.

New Projects for 2022 /2023

10/25/2022

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.

Newsletter October 2022

10/25/2022

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.

New Projects for 2022/23
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.

Fundraising Campaign
A New Fundraising Campaign will take place with Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022
ARE YOU READY…WE REALLY NEED YOU!!!!! Watch for it!
Watch for our new campaign in November and please donate generously to NSP.

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

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)

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!

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.

The next step for Kunsang is college in Australia.

6/13/2022

College in Australia:
Southern Academy of business and technology (SABT)
SABT is one of Australia's most creative, vibrant, and varied educational institution. It is a registered vocational education and training provider centrally located with easy access to Public transportation and retail outlets. I have chooses certificate IV in commercial cookery leading to diploma in hospitality management course. It will enhance my cooking skills and help me shape my culinary arts as per professional demand. The course duration is 78 weeks and diploma in hospitality management is of 28 weeks.
Nepal School Project (NSP)
Nepal School Project has organized and conducted various programs which has brought dramatic changes in the life of people. NSP has supported me from the very beginning (Class nursery ) to (grade XII) . My father only studied till grade 2 . With support from NSP , I have already passed +2 and applied in Australia for further study. NSP has conducted various such as latrines, drinking water projects, roof maintenance , bag distribution, voluntary works and scholarship programs. A dramatic changes in various areas has lead people easy access to drinking water as they do not have to carry far away for 1-2 hours. Children have access to school where they can pursue education.

I would like to thank each and every member of NSP ( Fran ma'am, Murray sir, Betty ma'am, Linda ma'am, Oscar Signoretti, Jenny Signoretti and Terri ma'am ) who have helped me throughout this journey. It would not be possible without your love, support and generous donation. I also wish to help and support NSP in the coming days.
Kunsang Syangtan

A success story for NSP

6/13/2022

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.

Remembering David Jackson

6/4/2022

Remembering David Jackson
Sadly, David passed away at 92 on April 2, 2022.

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 NSP projects, in the villages in the Kavre District. 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.

NSP Newsletter April 2022

5/1/2022

Namaste
WE ARE STILL HERE! …. and we hope you are still here with us.
Betty, Terri, David ,Salina, Karin and I have not stopped communicating with our friends in Nepal and supporting their work during the pandemic.

It has been a frustrating couple of years, not knowing how our Nepalese friends would cope with the pandemic.. We left Nepal in February 2020, after a visit to see our friends and projects. We have not been able to return in person as yet. Babulal and his crew have been steadily working away in the villages, as the threat of Covid was less in the villages. We are happy to report that our NSP crew and their families are all healthy.

During this time however, we have depleted our funds and need your support more than ever. Our ideal budget in one year is to send $100,000.00 CDN to Nepal to spend on projects.
In 2019/20 we were able to send $100,000.00 CDN. In 2021/22 were able to send $50,000.00. We are hoping to send at least $30,000 in 2022/23 for new projects. Our money goes a long way in Nepal, however, the coffers are dwindling and there is still so much work to do.

WE NEED YOUR Support. Click here to donate.

The easiest way to contribute is online. Currently, we are not anticipating face to face gatherings.…SO…. Please contribute to our Mothers Day Fundraising Campaign and help us to continue our work assisting the children of Nepal by:
1. Providing clean water to drink,
2. Developing sanitation systems and
3. Building infrastructure for education.

I am happy to report that all projects, for this working year, are now complete. We are in the process of planning for the next round of projects in the villages. Our people are able to work in the villages from September to May. Monsoons in the summer months make it too treacherous to work. Landslides and flooding are a real danger then.

Great NEWS from The USA……..

Our NSP USA affiliate has been able to support the completion of 2 significant projects. One was a wash (water system) including 100m of pipeline, 2 latrines and 1 tap. The second included 1,000m of pipeline, 1 small cistern, 2 latrines and 1 tap. Congratulations!

They also welcome two new faces to their board: Tarranum Kholi and Supriya Sharma…. both well qualified to assist in moving NSP USA forward. We look forward to working with you both.

A New Scholarship Fund
One of our Nepali students, Kunsang Tamang, who we have supported through elementary and secondary school, has completed his secondary education. Hurrah Kunsang. He has applied to an Australian college and has been accepted into a program to train as a chef. Kunsang, the son of Sancheman Tamang, a valued long time employee of NSP Nepal, will be starting this program in May. We are very excited for him and so proud. Thank you to Oscar and Jenny Signoretti for their generous donation to kick off our new Graduate Scholarship fund which will assist Kunsang with his expenses. The fund raised $6000.00 and will help to launch Kunsang on his way. We wish him great success.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in the past and particularly over the last two years. Please visit the website to read more. http://www.nepalschoolprojects.ca/
We look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Mothers Day.
Gratefully
Fran Lloyd
Executive Director

New Projects in 2022 - News from Nepal

3/23/2022

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, 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.

Best Regards
Babulal Ghalan
NSP NEPAL

Projects in 2021 - News from Nepal on the projects!

3/23/2022

Project - 1 Bhaluchapro Drinking Water Project
This project site is located at Bethanchowk Municipality, Ward 1, Thalagaw. Materials are at appropriate places and local communities are giving their best to complete this project as soon as possible.

Project - 2 Chagapakha Drinking Water Project - This project lies at Khanikhola Municipality, Ward 3 Bhangtar. The work has been carried out in a smooth and effective way.

Project - 3 Buddha Secondary School - Latrines and compound project. Buddha secondary school lies at Khanikhola Municipality, Ward 7, Dhaple. The work has been started. Required materials such as stone and mud have been collected and the local communities are there for help. The village name is Daple Khanikhola.

Project - 4 Netra Jyoti Primary School Kavre Latrines project. (Funded by NSP USA)
This project site is located at Khanikhola Municipality, Ward 5, Dhumre.
The work has been started where local communities are collecting wood and stone and digging in a proper area for the latrines. Altogether we need to build two latrines and a water tap.

Project 5 - Dibya Jyoti Primary School Kavre latrine project. (Funded by NSP USA)
The work, such as collecting wood, stone, gravel and mud has started. A place to make the latrines has also been selected. A small tank, one tap and two latrines are required here.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hoping your holidays are filled with love and happiness. We have missed you a lot and lots of love from my daughters. (Srijana, Samjhana, Sarita)
Babulal Ghalan
NSP Nepal

The Giving Tuesday Movement 2021

11/23/2021

Imagine...
... being at school all day and there is no toilet to use.
... imagine living in a village where there are no toilets.

It costs approximately $500.00 CA, depending on material costs at the time, to build a latrine in Nepal. You can help.

Donate today to help!