Namaste family and friends,

The end of 2024 is in sight and therefore time for an update of our latest projects. Read more below about new tracksuits for students at a small primary school and support for a poor Dalit community in the hills of Nepal:

Tracksuits for 45 children

On November 19 we distributed tracksuits, t-shirts, writing materials, and sports items to the 45 students of the Bhumidevi Basic School. We also handed out four white blackboards and the game ‘carrom game’. Carrom game is a classic disc throwing table game from India and Southeast Asia and also very popular in Nepal.

Ram traveled to the school by jeep, which is high up in the hills of Nuwakot. On arrival he enjoyed a warm welcome from the children and teachers. Many orange flower garlands were presented and he also received a beautifully framed certificate as a token of appreciation. Everyone was extremely grateful for this support and it gives extra motivation for the children to attend the lessons.

Warm blankets for poor community

On December 21 we distributed warm blankets to a poor community of 26 Dalit families in the Nuwakot district, about 80 km from Kathmandu. Nepal retains its age-old caste system. Dalits belong to the lowest caste and are seen as the discriminated people under this system. In reality, this means restrictions on the use of public services, low economic opportunities and general neglect by the state and society. These families do not have their own piece of land and work on the land owned by other families for a low wages.

We also handed out sacks of rice, salt, lentils, and oil. The blankets were purchased in Kathmandu and the sacks of rice and other food at the local market. All the belongings were transported to the village by a large jeep with a loading platform. The joy was enormous and we hope that this kind of support will provide some relief in their daily lives.

Raising funds for our projects

On August 29 we attended the Scoriton Country Show & Sports in England. It was a fantastic day, full of fun. Our stall was colorful and creative as always. We sold beaded wallets and dream catchers from Bali and wood carvings and bracelets from Nepal. Samantha’s crocheted key rings were also very popular. The proceeds were no less than £315, which will entirely benefit our projects in Nepal.

The Christmas market took place on 30 November at Mount Kelly School in Tavistock, England, and of course the Laxmi Support Foundation was also present. We fully enjoyed the Christmas carols sung by the various children’s choirs from the primary school and college and raised a fantastic amount of £195. We would like to thank everyone who bought something nice at our stall.

A big thank you goes to all our sponsors over the past year. Without your help we simply cannot carry out our projects! Wishing everyone a very
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

In March 2025, Samantha and daughter Juliette (11) will travel to Nepal to carry out a few wonderful projects. More about this will follow soon. 

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Best wishes,
Laxmi Support Foundation