In poor regional areas of Nepal, young girls have their lives predetermined for them by outdated traditions. From birth their destiny is an education limited to primary level, then labouring on the farm and taking care of their younger siblings. Marriage is prearranged for them in their early teenage years or they are sold off to labour-traders to work in the big cities or even India. The lure of good pay and living conditions rarely materialise and they can remain trapped into a life of servitude.
Consequently we see young women as the most vulnerable members of communities in regional Nepal. One way we have been combating this vulnerability is to empower young girls and young women, firstly through providing them with a quality education and secondly, providing career opportunities for a life where they are in control.
To realise these aims we are raising money to offer these girls scholarships to continue their education and training.
Friends of Himalayan Children is a humanitarian organisation working in rural Nepalese communities and in Kathmandu. Our aim is to improve the lives of vulnerable women and children in Nepal through better access to education, and through educational programs and community development projects.
About Fundraiser
Sandra Carter
Santa Fe, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Sally Dignan
$ 500
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Kathleen Carter Dulin
$ 150
SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING THIS SANDRA!
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
KATHLEEN CARTER DULIN
$ 300
Hi Sandra, I'm happy to help with this great cause you support. Thanks for all your hard work looking for participants, fundraising etc.
Friends of Himalayan Children is a humanitarian organisation working in rural Nepalese communities and in Kathmandu. Our aim is to improve the lives of vulnerable women and children in Nepal through better access to education, and through educational programs and community development projects.
SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING THIS SANDRA!