It is obvious from Shanti’s experience that the girls and women in Nepal need much help.
The Soroptimist international President’s Appeal is therefore very timely. Money raised will support four projects with a focus on improving the lives of women and girls. The Australian Himalayan Foundation are training teachers and offering scholarships for vocational skills training. Maiti Nepal has rescued women from trafficking and has built a safe house. The Tharu Women’s Project has bought 20 computers and gives literacy classes in a place where 85% of the women are illiterate. In Thulipokhari a girl’s dormitory has been built and girls are given scholarships to cover all schooling expenses and micro credit when they finish school to start a business.