Newsletter 01/18

Valued donors, supporters and volunteers,

A lot has happened in the Himalayas since the earthquake disaster 3 years ago. However, the mountain population in the affected regions is still suffering from the serious consequences.

The mentality and bravery of the inhabitants impress us again and again. They do not complain, but remain positive, hard-working and confident, and our help is greatly appreciated.

We are ready for the autumn mission, a medical care camp lasting several days is planned again. This year it will take place in the village of Kashigaon, with doctors from Switzerland and Nepal, a dentist, nurses and various assistants and specialists.

The construction of a central medical facility is also under intensive investigation and consideration. If we are financially able, it will probably be built in Machhakhola. It seems important and necessary to us that the inhabitants of the settlements also have a permanent contact point for health problems. This institute would later be taken over by the government and sustainably cared for.

In recognition, dear supporters, we are aware that such partial successes would not be possible without you! Much could be achieved with voluntary and honorary commitment. Step by step the population may return closer to normality, but there is still a lot to do to improve their quality of life.

Despite the strong monsoon this year, work has been diligent and cooperative. There are now 532 children in a total of five schools built by our relief organisation Earth C-Air.