The 100% Project

Dear Friends and Supporters

My apologies for a brief report on this occasion but the Covid lockdown continues and obtaining information can be difficult. However, I can report that progress is being made on the construction side and new sanitation pits and disposal units are being constructed in an increasing number of schools throughout the district. An appeal is out to attract candidates to train as plumbers to speed up the construction phase.

Our implementation partner Dhaulagiri Integrated Rural Development Centre (DIRDC) ensures that procedures meet national standards and all beneficiaries fully understand the benefits of this project. They have arranged two district level meetings to explain the need for such a project and its implications. Over 37 school meetings have been completed that will fully inform school staff about their role in the delivery of this important form of education.

Unfortunately, because of school closures it is not yet possible to conduct school education for girls and boys until the lockdown ends. We hope this changes soon. This is an extremely important element of the whole project to change ancient beliefs and mindsetts that have persisted for thousands of years. When your whole future is threatened by these beliefs it is difficult to risk change.

We are all living in a very difficult time and many have suffered unbelievable loss and worry, but we would like to thank you for your support and encouragement to get us where we are now. Please continue to help if you can and ask your friends and colleagues to consider supporting us too. Every little helps.

Namaste