Diary
Matariki Gala: Fundraiser
On Saturday 22nd June 2019 the Rotary Westhaven Matariki Gala was held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland to raise funds for Auckland City Mission and the Himalayan Leaky Foundation. It was a great night with fine food, an interesting guest speaker...
Project Introductory Workshop: Thamdanda
After finally stopping bouncing with the news the Rotary Foundation Global Grant had been approved, the team got right to work and a Project Introductory Workshop was held with HLF team members, local community, Water Users Committee Executive Members, local leaders,...
Classes Continuing: Adult Literacy
Our classes are still being held regularly over various locations in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Banepa. We want to give a huge shout out to Sue Hall for her donation to enable one of these sessions to take place. Unfortunately, technology got the better of us and you...
Approval Granted! Thamdanda
We are so excited to share with you all that we have just received confirmation from The Rotary Foundation that APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED for the project! This US$125,000 project is a life line for the communities involved and we are so proud to be able to partner...
Various Locations: Adult Literacy
The classes are continuing to run in various locations in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and in the Thamdanda area, providing these women with literacy skills which are life-changing. We are also looking to work with other organisations to offer practical employment skills also...
Christmas in the Community: Bhaktapur
Christmas is a busy and fun time in the Bhaktapur community where they all come together for lunch and sharing of gifts. Himalayan Leaky Foundation look forward to sharing in their celebrations again this year!
Application Submitted: Thamdanda
We have submitted the application to The Rotary Foundation for their approval and we are hoping to hear from them any day now! So although we do not have any further update on the water and sanitation project, the construction on the bridge, which was destroyed in the...
A million step journey
A huge thank you to all who donated to Clare in 2018 for her million-step journey. This raised over $1,000 and the money has now been donated to Community Child Rescue Centre Nepal. This home was established in 2006 with 6 abandoned children and today homes 19...
Location Visit: Thamdanda
In August 2018 Bino and Clare returned to Nepal and visited the project location in the Kavre District. They were unable to visit the villages as the bridge had still not been constructed after being destroyed in the earthquake and with the monsoons lasting longer...
Mid-Winter Gala: Fundraiser
Thanks to all who supported the Mid-Winter Gala Dinner fundraiser for Auckland City Mission (ACM), Himalayan Leaky Foundation (HLF) and Westhaven Rotary. Guest speakers included Chris Farrelly, CEO of ACM, Mike Allsop, adventurer, and Clare McCall, Co-founder of HLF –...