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Earthquake area in Nepal
Continuation of direct help in Nepal
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Alexandra und Michael
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In addition to Michael and Alexandra for this time's Nepal tour also Madan Ji (left) and Mingmar (right) are members of our team.
In addition to Michael and Alexandra for this time's Nepal tour also...
Sunny, who introduced us to Madan Ji has arrived from Delhi to strengthen the team.
Sunny, who introduced us to Madan Ji has arrived from Delhi to strengthen...
Nepal's nature is beautiful! But appearances are deceptive: There is lack of water, both for drinking for people and livestock as well as for agriculture.
Nepal's nature is beautiful! But appearances are deceptive: There is...
Since the earthquake in 2015, many water sources have moved underground, so that people now have to walk long distances for each bucket of water.
Since the earthquake in 2015, many water sources have moved underground,...
Here a family has built a water reservoir for rainwater with government support. The amount of 17 euros for the plastic film is not affordable for farmers.
Here a family has built a water reservoir for rainwater with government...
Many Dalit families ("caste of untouchables"), who have a particularly hard life, show us a source from where water can be pumpted through a pipe system to reservoirs near the houses.
Many Dalit families ("caste of untouchables"), who have a...
Our new friend Madan Ji is working with the Government of Nepal in the agricultural sector. We organize a meeting with the representatives of six villages.
Our new friend Madan Ji is working with the Government of Nepal in the...
On this day all men show up in their best clothes. All are very excited about what awaits them.
On this day all men show up in their best clothes. All are very excited...
Some particularly courageous women submit their problems. The main problem is the lack of water since the earthquake of 2015.
Some particularly courageous women submit their problems. The main problem...
Next, plastic sheets and bamboo trunks are urgently needed for greenhouses to grow vegetables.
Next, plastic sheets and bamboo trunks are urgently needed for greenhouses...
Even for seeds, many people have no money. Therefore, on the day of this meeting, everyone present gets six packets of vegetable seeds: carrots, radish, spinach, cauliflower, beans ...
Even for seeds, many people have no money. Therefore, on the day of this...
Krishna, our helper has established a list. Everyone who receives the seed packets, signs beforehand or confirms with his finger print to have received it.
Krishna, our helper has established a list. Everyone who receives the seed...
Michael and Mingmar distributing the packets. Madan Ji helps to bundle the seed packets. Sunny and Alexandra are taking pictures.
Michael and Mingmar distributing the packets. Madan Ji helps to bundle the...
The women are very happy about the seed packets that cost four Euros per person. Tomorrow already they want to sow.
The women are very happy about the seed packets that cost four Euros per...
After the first major water project has been decided on site by the team of FriendCircle WorldHelp they go shopping.
After the first major water project has been decided on site by the team...
Many things are needed, such as tools, large 2000 liter tanks, long water pipes, electric lines, water pumps etc.
Many things are needed, such as tools, large 2000 liter tanks, long water...
With great zeal the pipes are loaded and later transported to Bahch Pokhari, the Dalits village.
With great zeal the pipes are loaded and later transported to Bahch...
For several other villages large plastic sheets are bought in order to build greenhouses for vegetable growing.
For several other villages large plastic sheets are bought in order to...
Ropes and bamboo poles are needed as well for the greenhouses.
Ropes and bamboo poles are needed as well for the greenhouses.
Here watering cans - one for each family - are purchased for better dosing of the little precious water.
Here watering cans - one for each family - are purchased for better dosing...
Sunny receives a water pump...
Sunny receives a water pump...
During a short lunch we meet a very poor man. He enjoys it like a child, when we invite him to tea and cake.
During a short lunch we meet a very poor man. He enjoys it like a child,...
After the purchases, the residents climb into the small truck with the materials to return to their villages...
After the purchases, the residents climb into the small truck with the...
...using up to the smallest 'empty' space.
...using up to the smallest 'empty' space.
On our way back to our accommodation this woman is overjoyed when she gets a bag full of biscuits and other items she can choose at the street stall.
On our way back to our accommodation this woman is overjoyed when she gets...
The very next day the people are with great zeal digging a hole for the first water tank in the valley.
The very next day the people are with great zeal digging a hole for the...
Michael and Sunny and even some kids are enthusiastically participating.
Michael and Sunny and even some kids are enthusiastically participating.
The water line is installed over ditches through the forest to the top.
The water line is installed over ditches through the forest to the top.
With the tools purchased yesterday new ones can be produced like this pick.
With the tools purchased yesterday new ones can be produced like this pick.
Sunny pitches in.
Sunny pitches in.
After a few hours of work, here already flows the precious liquid from a source in the valley!
After a few hours of work, here already flows the precious liquid from a...
With a lot of skill and ingenuity the first of four tanks is brought into the valley.
With a lot of skill and ingenuity the first of four tanks is brought into...
Hard work - narrow paths, steep downhill.
Hard work - narrow paths, steep downhill.
On our tour we see many collapsed buildings that have not been rebuilt in the last year after the devastating earthquake.
On our tour we see many collapsed buildings that have not been rebuilt in...
In Methinkot, another village, a second, large water supply system is being built by FriendCircle WorldHelp.
In Methinkot, another village, a second, large water supply system is...
To motivate people in the village to proceed as quickly as possible, we show them the short video of the work already underway in Bahch Pokhari.
To motivate people in the village to proceed as quickly as possible, we...
Shortly after exploring the location in Methinkot, already 45 large concrete rings are purchased to build a well-shaft. Excavation can already start the following day.
Shortly after exploring the location in Methinkot, already 45 large...
While driving through the serpentine we discover a man with crutches, who also belongs to the caste of the "untouchables". Despite his injury, he carries an incredibly heavy water load on the head. Mingmar and Michael help him.  
While driving through the serpentine we discover a man with crutches, who...
When we reach his house, we notice that he has hardly anything.
When we reach his house, we notice that he has hardly anything.
Together with his 16-year-old daughter (the mother has passed away) he lives on the little money he earns by producing sickles.
Together with his 16-year-old daughter (the mother has passed away) he...
We decide that the poor family first gets the necessary things for the household. In addition, the family is connected to the water system.
We decide that the poor family first gets the necessary things for the...
The next day is already people are already busy picking and digging in Methinkot.
The next day is already people are already busy picking and digging in...
Also here, the zeal and enthusiasm of the people are great.
Also here, the zeal and enthusiasm of the people are great.
Again and again water forces through and has to be skimmed off with a bucket.
Again and again water forces through and has to be skimmed off with a...
The hole which is finally 20m deep is secured by concrete rings. Later the tank water is pumped by means of a pipeline system up to the vicinity of the houses.
The hole which is finally 20m deep is secured by concrete rings. Later the...
Prospect of a better life! The women are overjoyed.
Prospect of a better life! The women are overjoyed.
An elderly stooped man walks past our accommodation. Upon our inquiries he reports being single ...
An elderly stooped man walks past our accommodation. Upon our inquiries he...
He is very happy to get a sack of rice and a bag of beans.
He is very happy to get a sack of rice and a bag of beans.
In several other mountain villages a total of 65 greenhouses are purchased consisting of large plastic sheets and bamboo poles.
In several other mountain villages a total of 65 greenhouses are purchased...
This allows an efficient nearly year-round growing of vegetables.
This allows an efficient nearly year-round growing of vegetables.
In between Sunny falls ill. It's good to have a doctor among us.
In between Sunny falls ill. It's good to have a doctor among us.
Preview: In November 2016, FriendCircle WorldHelp will build a training center for metal crafts in the village of Dalits (Bahch Pokhari) and additionally organize a sewing workshop for women.
Preview: In November 2016, FriendCircle WorldHelp will build a training...
The fine works of bronze and brass are fascinating to watch. A first equipment of tools is purchased already during this journey, so that the talented men can start.
The fine works of bronze and brass are fascinating to watch. A first...
Overall, 20 men and 20 women can be trained. Here the sewing machines for the sewing project are already bought.
Overall, 20 men and 20 women can be trained. Here the sewing machines for...
This hut in the village of Dalits has no power. Since the earthquake, the family is living in this makeshift hut. Before they had a mud house ...
This hut in the village of Dalits has no power. Since the earthquake, the...
A solar cell including battery and bulbs is bought and connected without delay.
A solar cell including battery and bulbs is bought and connected without...
In return, we ask that the little dove in the far too small cage be released.
In return, we ask that the little dove in the far too small cage be...
Free again...
Free again...
Shortly after the young dove flies in a nearby tree.
Shortly after the young dove flies in a nearby tree.
Heartfelt THANKS to ALL at home for your great support !!
Heartfelt THANKS to ALL at home for your great support !!
Only with your support the work of FriendCircle WorldHelp is possible!
Only with your support the work of FriendCircle WorldHelp is possible!