By Lisa Lyons | U.S. Director
Summer is monsoon season in Nepal, and that presents some logistical challenges for our work with schools. The trails and roads can be temporarily impassable at unpredictable times. Buses (already infrequent) run even less frequently. And the ground can be saturated and unsuitable for building, even when we can get the materials to the sites.
That said, ETC's dedicated staff members never rest on their laurels! In the three months since we last reported to you, our generous supporters, we have:
You'll note that we mention Kathmandu Valley schools. Although our current project area is in Dolakha, many hours by bus from the capital, we retain strong relationships with schools in our former project areas in the Kathmandu Valley. They know and trust ETC, and turned to us for support in the aftermath of the earthquakes. We are very glad to be able to support many of our former partner schools, as funding permits. And at this time of year, it's easier for our staff to bring supplies and materials to schools in the metropolitan area compared to the distant villages, so now is the best time.
Come the fall and winter, we'll be building quake-resistant two-room buildings at six Dolakha schools and undertaking other construction and renovation work at many other schools, so stay tuned for more information.
As always, we thank you very much for making all of this important work possible.
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