| Summary: | 1.Create Micro Businesses for disadvantaged youth producing Days for Girls feminine hygiene kits to sell at minimal cost within the region of Rasuwa.
2. Identify locations in villages where there is contaminated water and provide clean drinking water to schools using Sky Hydrants.
3.Provide education assistance for children to complete secondary and tertiary qualifications. |
| Challenge: | In rural Nepal, many youths face limited opportunities due to poverty, lack of education, and poor health conditions. Girls often miss school due to inadequate menstrual hygiene management, while contaminated water sources lead to health issues. The devastating 2015 earthquake further exacerbated these challenges, leaving many students without basic educational resources. |
| Solution: | We've implemented a multifaceted approach to address these issues:
1. Established micro-businesses producing low-cost feminine hygiene kits.
2. Installed Sky Hydrants for clean drinking water in schools.
3. Provided educational assistance and resources to earthquake-affected students.
4. Organised leadership and skills training for youth and teachers
5. Facilitated international exchange programs between Nepal and Australia
Our project not only supports Nepalese communities but also provides valuable cross-cultural experiences for Australian students. We've helped the University of the Sunshine Coast secure a $79,200 National Colombo Mobility Grant, enabling 26 Australian undergraduates to work on waste management projects in Nepal. |
| Long term impact: | The long-term impact of our project is profound and far-reaching. We've seen former participants become community leaders, with one exchange teacher becoming a state parliament member. Eight students have completed high school and are pursuing further education in Nepal, Australia, and Japan, supporting their families and communities.
By focusing on capacity building and sustainable growth, we've prepared more than 25 young leaders who are now advancing their own community initiatives. Our "teach them how to fish" philosophy ensures that the impact continues long after our direct involvement ends.
We've distributed educational resources to 1,800 earthquake-affected students, provided health education to over 500 girls, and donated more than 120 laptops for technological u |
| Sponsored by: | Rotary Club of Mooloolaba, District 9620 |
| Endorsed by: | Rotary Club of Rasuwa, District 3292 |
| Other Partners: | Rotary Club of Southbank, D9800; University of the Sunshine Coast |