Giving vulnerable children in Nepal an education

We need you now more than ever…

How quickly the world changes, and yet in many ways much remains the same…

Although IGWR is not a recipient of foreign aid, the communities in Nepal will be disadvantaged by some donor countries reducing their aid budgets, and that puts extra pressure on grass roots organisations like ours.

We don’t think of our work as a charitable gift, rather it is an investment in a better tomorrow for us all. We can, and do, make a real difference and by giving kids a chance of a future we open possibilities that will enable the vulnerable to shine and achieve to their fullest potential. Surely, this is the foundation for building a better future for us all.

In uncertain times we can create hope; dreams for a better future can become reality.

The children we support are amazing and seem to relish the opportunity of going to school, many excel at their schoolwork. Being a part of their growth and success gives us hope that a better world is possible, we all can make a difference.

The enormity of making ends meet is particularly hard for single mums and by supporting them and their children we enable communities to grow beyond financial anxiety and begin to dream of a more creative future.

The smile, a sign of optimism in a troubled world.

Those who share in our work, every donor and sponsor, invest in something that brings about positive change. We sometimes think there is little to smile about when we watch the world news, but we are all a part of these changing times and the smiles these students share is very much an inspiration to keep doing what we’re doing.

We have students that have graduated as doctors, nurses, teachers and they are now making a real contribution within their communities, they are also a part of the world news, a part of the changing times.

And single mums, no longer working as labourers on unsafe construction sites, can give their kids more time and the nurturing that every kid deserves.

A “Family of Families”…

Two girls from different backgrounds see themselves as sisters, embracing each other and supporting each other.

We have seen what can happen when we remove barriers and embrace difference. Imagine a world in which we could all embrace each other regardless of background, race, religion, seeing our common humanity rather than a fear of those who might be different to us.

And we’ve more to do as we respond to the growing needs in Nepal and the reduction in foreign aid that’s now happening.

Our current plans, in addition to supporting the forty plus students we are already committed to, are very much aimed at creating a lasting difference.

o Creating small business ventures so that single mums can become self-sufficient and not dependant on an exploitive labour market.

o Creating career paths for those students nearing graduation

o Improving the educational capacity of some rural schools that will benefit the local communities and give the students a greater opportunity to complete their studies.

o We need to improve our overall profile. For over twelve years we have been making a real difference, however, we do need new sponsors/donors to meet the ever-increasing demands for our services. 

“There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.” [Amanda Gorman]

Thank you for “giving”, you not only enable our work in Nepal but being part of this ‘family of families’ inspires and encourages others. From the kids in Nepal… Thank You for everything

IGWR has no overhead expenses, your giving goes directly to our work in Nepal. IGWR is managed by volunteers and that includes underwriting all the usual overhead expenses such as computer costs, web-site maintenance and accounting services; all these expenses are supported by the volunteers and committee members that help keep the operations working.

Links:

• Visit our website for more

• full report (PDF)
  

We can see the difference your giving makes.

Friends and members of the IGWR Committee recently visited Nepal, we do this each year as a self-funded trip to see how things a are going, to encourage, to audit the various projects, and of course to be inspired. To actually see that we are making a difference in the world is truly wonderful, it provides an energy that balances so much that we see in our daily newsfeeds, and it illuminates, again and again, that sharing our gifts is the path toward a better tomorrow for all.

What we are achieving, together.

Our primary focus is directed toward giving vulnerable children an education, however these children are also part of a vulnerable family, and we therefore become involved with these families and seek to enable the family unit to break the cycle of poverty that entraps them, giving them and their children hope for the future.

Meet Rashmi Tamang and her mother, Prem Maya, two inspiring women from Nepal who have shown resilience in the face of hardship. Rashmi, a 19-year-old pursuing a bachelor’s in business management, has faced challenges that would crush most people. After the mysterious disappearance of her father, when she was 2 years old. Rashmi’s mother stepped up, working tirelessly to provide for them both. With IGWR's support, Rashmi has been able to continue her education, while also working part-time to help her mother, who now struggles with health issues. As they dream of building a small tea and momo shop, we are reminded of the incredible strength and dedication they embody. Together, let’s support Rashmi and Prem Maya in achieving a brighter future.

We are currently raising funds to secure a small tea/momo shop for these two amazing women, we’ll aim to give them a start with six months’ rent, and support from our team in Nepal.

Our monthly food run is a lifeline for many other single mums who are struggling and working hard to make ends meet. It is a simple initiative and yet it is life changing for these hard-working women, enabling them to leave their children in school rather than having them work as well to meet the cost of staying alive. It is an activity that ‘our kids’ in Nepal also enjoy helping with.

We are a “Family of Families”…

And we receive so much joy and inspiration from little things that make a big difference. Kiran is a bright kid but with little of the support many of us enjoyed as kids.

Living in a single room with mum who is in a wheelchair, he has a lot to overcome in order to focus on his schooling.

But, we are a family, and we share his burden, by supporting the family, Kiran has an opportunity to give more time to his schoolwork. Kiran’s latest school report: A, A+. A, A, A, A, A+

“Giving support to vulnerable kids can be a challenging experience, And it can be a delightful celebration of simple achievements”

We even support some of the poorer schools in Nepal

As we become involved with families, so too we become a part of their communities and during the recent visit our friends visited two of the schools that we have supported. We have built additional classrooms, provided children with their essential school necessities and have also become involved in providing teacher training. It all helps the community and is key to enabling more and more kids to open the door of opportunity that education holds the key.

“There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.”
Amanda Gorman

Thank you for “giving”, you not only enable our work in Nepal but being part of this ‘family of families’ inspires and encourages others. From the kids in Nepal… Thank You for everything

Links:

• Visit our website for more

• full report (PDF)