Fighting for basic human rights

Fighting for basic human rights

Following the initial food distribution, our first order of business has been to build a home for a family who are living in desperate conditions, under tarpaulins next to the jungle. Every day they risk their lives by intruding elephants or tigers, not to mention…...
Passion, commitment, and determination

Passion, commitment, and determination

The incredible women of Thamdanda have grown tons of crops and earned thousands of dollars since we began our mahi together. It not only shows the incredible passion and determination of this community but also what happens when people and organisations team up for...
In memory of Rahul

In memory of Rahul

Rabindra recently received some upsetting news that his dear friend Rahul had passed away, and the team at HLF are deeply saddened. Rahul was an amazing young man with a bigger heart than most, and although he had nothing himself, what he did have he used to support...
Women empowerment programme: update

Women empowerment programme: update

The Thamdanda Womens Group remain engaged and committed to the education sessions and have grown immensely since the training that was delivered earlier in the year. They have been selling their produce on roadside markets and in bulk supply. Their summer crop fed...
The “poorest of the poor”

The “poorest of the poor”

“The Chepang, also known as Chewang, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group from the rugged ridges of the Mahabharat mountain range of central Nepal. With increasing populations, lack of arable land and few irrigation options, malnutrition has been a historic problem for...
Nepal elections

Nepal elections

The nationwide local elections in Nepal were held in May. These elections take a lot of time and energy for all involved. Having spent time in the country while these elections were held in 2017, I can vouch that these elections are nothing like we would see in a...