Views & Impact

"At the age of 16, facing various family issues, I relocated to Kathmandu from Taplejung & though I strongly wanted to study, I had no choice but to give priority to earn. I learnt weaving traditional dhaka-cloth (through wooden loom). Then, I purchased a loom set with all I had. Then 2015 earthquake & with it, additional hardships came. As I had to take care of 6 younger siblings too, I desperately needed to expand my weaving work for basic survival. But with a little status in big city, I was illegible to receive even micro loans from financial institutions, & I didn't have any network to borrow.

But then the good news came when I was able to meet Together For Nepal team during their field works in my area & after sharing about my situation, later, I was eligible to receive a micro grant & business counselling. With that, I bought additional 2 looms, & then trained my siblings too & my cottage industry gradually grew. Now I own 5 looms which keeps my siblings engaged -as well- for making saris.

We've sufficient income to cover our basic expenses now. Besides, so far, we've even provided free weaving training to a few economically marginalized women too. I thank Together For Nepal for helping us survive by providing the remarkable opportunity."

"When our rural municipality was hit hard by the first wave of Covid-19, one of our immediate focuses went on contacting all probable organizations that could provide our local health posts Covid-19 relief related medical kits-as rapidly as possible. In this regard, I would like to mention that Together For Nepal was the first one to respond to our request. Instantaneously, we got various emergency supplies for our 9 health posts, which was a great relief. I'm really thankful for Together For Nepal's prompt response & support, which immensely helped our rural municipality -especially our health posts' staff members & the patients."