Author: ridsUsa

Songs of Nepal

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To live and work in Humla is an experience on its own. Life circumstances are so harsh and difficult, that the people express their sorrows, joys and dreams often in songs. RIDS-Nepal has started to use this well known custom of singing about “Issues of Life” for its development work. As the people are rather Read More …

Pit Laterines

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Improved Health through the use of Pit Latrines Hygiene, or rather the lack of it, is a primary issue Rids-Nepal faces in its work. Some 4 years ago in none of the 16 remote mountain villages where RIDS-Nepal works (with a population of approx. 8’000), there were no latrines or toilets of any kind to Read More …