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October 2024 Newsletter

11/25/2024

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We, here at NSP, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and gratitude. In Nepal there was a celebration called Dashain and it is a celebration of family. It is a very important holiday to them.

Our NSP family both in Nepal and Canada have been busy gearing up for our next project in an area called Deupal Boran. It is a fresh water installation project and is scheduled to be completed over the next 3 years. 
In the first phase, we will build a reservoir.
The second phase will install plastic pipe over a distance of 16 km from a fresh water source high in the hills. 
The third phase will bring taps to houses across the hillside villages. 
Each phase will cost $7000.00 CDN The first phase is starting this fall after the monsoon.. The total cost is approximately $21,000.00 CDN.
​Earlier this year, we applied to and received a $5,000.00 grant from the Elementary Teachers Fund of Ontario (ETFO) which we will apply to the cost of the reservoir. Fundraising will hopefully allow us to reach our total annual goal and finish the project.
As you are well aware the competition for your charitable donation dollars has become increasingly challenging. As I was reminded today by one our long time supporters, NSP is still totally made up of volunteers and donations go directly to the people of the villages. NSP is truly grass roots.
We are planning to launch our next fundraising campaign in November. Please consider Nepal School Projects. We really need you.
Samjhana is our newest Student scholarship recipient. She is now studying in Australia. We are very proud of her! 
Dear Fran maam namaste, 
I am very glad to hear from you. I hope you and Murray sir are doing well there. How are things there? Today was the first day of my class . I was a little excited and nervous but  it turned out well. I made some new friends. I am getting used to everything here. I also went for a work trial in a restaurant  and I got hired .It's been like two days since I started working . Everything is going well here. It may get challenging to manage time with work studies at first but I am sure I will overcome all the challenges in upcoming days. The letter is for the NSP website. I will keep writing to you. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Sending lots of love for you and Murray sir. 
Take care, Stay healthy, Yours sincerely 
Samjhana Ghalan
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Sunit
Sunit (in Canada) has completed his course work in Cyber Security and is working as an intern. He will graduate in the new year. He is a delightful young man and is working very hard to achieve his goals. Congratulations Sunit!

Thank you everyone for your interest and contributions in the past and in the future.
Best Regards
Fran, Terri, Betty, Karin, Marilyn and Salina
Volunteer Opportunity.
Our NSP USA Nepal Chair is steeping down at the end of the year. If you are aware of anyone who may be interested in this volunteer position, please contact Fran.​
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Newsletter 2024

5/11/2024

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Newsletter April 2024
Namaste!!!
Spring is here and I'm feeling excited about the work we have been doing and the new projects we are about to raise funds for. Our next project is the Deupal Borang water supply project, in Kavre. Our team in Nepal is hoping we will continue to raise funds, as they have so much work they would like to complete. Babulal and his team also rely on NSP Canada for their livelihood and inflation in Nepal is very high right now. We would like to keep them working.
Currently, women in this village walk to the river at the bottom of the mountain. It is impure water. It takes 1.5 hours to return to the village with water in containers. You can imagine how the installation of the water taps will greatly enhance daily life and health of the villagers.  Water borne diseases are now an issue in this village, particularly with the children.

We have decided to concentrate on providing clean drinking water to the villagers. Sanitation has become a secondary focus. In terms of schools, moving forward, we will be doing repairs  on our existing schools.

Deupal Borang Water Project, Kavre: 

A description of our most current water project. Picture this:

The clean water source is 4 kilometers up the mountain, above the village. The water is  transported through 4 kilometers of plastic pipe, from the upper section of the mountain, by gravity, to a reservoir just above the village. The water is then transported through plastic pipe from the reservoir to a series of taps. Each tap is situated near a few individual households and are scattered over the hillside. 8 taps will supply water to the 40 households in the village. The local school will also have their own tap in order to have access to this drinking water.

All trenches for pipes are dug by hand, by the villagers. The reservoir is constructed by our team and the villagers.  All stone for the reservoir is created by the villagers hammering rocks by hand into various sizes of gravel. The land for the reservoir is excavated to accommodate a 10,000 liter tank. The foundation of the reservoir is built using the gravel and rocks created by hand. It is then finished with cement. A wire fence is  constructed around it for safety.
The villagers donate the land for the reservoir and NSP provides the expertise. NSP assumes 75% of all costs, mainly in materials and specialized labour. The villagers assume the rest by providing land and labour.

Prior to building, an application must be submitted by NSP Nepal. They must describe the nature of the project and its stakeholders. This information goes to the Social Welfare Council in Kathmandu for approval. It is an involved and time consuming process from start to finish.

As you know fundraising has been difficult lately, so we are changing our format somewhat. 
We feel after our current project and after doing some research, that perhaps donors are more interested in donating to specific items as part of a whole. Therefore, we have broken down our newest water project into component segments that you can choose from if you feel more comfortable with this approach. You can also choose to just give an amount as well, without  your donation being assigned to a specific item.

In our next fundraising campaign we will be supplying you with the cost of each material used in the process, like the cost of pipe, hardware, taps and cement. The rocks are donated by the villagers and turned into gravel at no charge.
Please think about the benefits these water projects bring to the local villagers and the hardships they endure without clean water. Fresh drinkable water should be a right and not at the whim of the government. These are poor people who need our help. They are also very proud and hardworking people. They sincerely appreciate everything you do for them.  

Look for our fundraising campaign in MID MAY!
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Thank you in advance.
Cheers
Fran, Terri, Betty, Salina, Marilyn and Karin
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May 2023 Newsletter

5/20/2023

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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!"
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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.
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Khanikhola Wash/water Project Mahabharat
2) NSP Nepal has been working on a wash project to bring water and a tap to the  school.
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​Shree Kaleshwori primary school 
​3) NSP Nepal built a two room latrine at the school.
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​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!
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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.
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New Projects for 2022 /2023

10/25/2022

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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.

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Newsletter October 2022

10/25/2022

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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.


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The next step for Kunsang is college in Australia.

6/13/2022

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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

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A success story for NSP

6/13/2022

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Kunsang Syangtan's Story in his own words.
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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.


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Remembering David Jackson

6/4/2022

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

5/1/2022

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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.
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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.
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Happy Mothers Day.
Gratefully
Fran Lloyd
Executive Director
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New Projects in 2022 - News from Nepal

3/23/2022

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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
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