Situated in the remote hills of Makwanpur, Kailash Rural Municipality, has yet to attain a satisfactory literacy rate. The communities are backward in most forms of education, let alone technical education. Which is why, the economic standard of the communities there is low.
Birthing Centre, A Safe Space For Mothers And Newborns
We are not unaware of the long history of giving birth at home. It is even more common in remote places like Kailash Rural Municipality of Makwanpur. People are still stuck with the mindset of not visiting health posts unless the situation is too critical.
Boer Goat, A better choice for the economic growth of farmers
SDA introduced the Boer Goat Breed in Kalikatar under one of its One Time Projects (OTP) in 2017/18.
The goats, an African breed, purchased from Chitwan were transferred to the Agricultural Land of SDA in Kalikatar after preparing the goat barn.
Story Of A Boy with Disability, Not Without Determination
Born deaf in Tatopani Rural Municipality ward number 7 of Jumla, Navraj Rawat belongs to a family of seven with poor economic conditions.
He first came to Karnali Secondary School with his father from their home, a day walking distance from the school.
Contributing to Quality Education for Children of Marginalized Communities
The Chepang, a historically marginalized indigenous community of Nepal, remains at the bottom of the human development index. They have little to no socio-political and economic entitlement or internal capability to empower themselves in fundamental aspects of life, such as education.
Sustainable Approach for Higher Production in Organic Farming
Almost every year Shangri-La Development Association comes up with One Time Projects (OTP) to enhance regular projects. These OTPs strengthen the existing Shangri-La Local Sustainable Initiatives (SSLI) activities in respective projects. For instance, the Ambulance/Equipment Support Handover OTP correlates with the Health Project of SDA.
Old Concept, Distinct Purpose: Tree Plantation for Sustainable Development
Shangri-La Development Association (SDA) has been committed to environmental preservation through different eco-friendly measures as a part of sustainability since its inception. The organisation takes positive environmental actions to raise awareness to protect nature and remind people to practice environment-friendly activities.
Filling Overdue Gaps in SRHR Awareness for Women
“I did not know that abortion is available up to 12 weeks gestation on request only,” Nirmaya Sunar, a member of a Women Group, reflects on her unawareness.
While Nirmaya no longer is oblivious of the time available for abortion in Nepal,
Rebuilding and Touching Lives with Reconstruction Projects
Shangri-La Reconstruction and Development Project (SRDP) came about as one of the aftermaths of the second big earthquake on May 13 2015.
A meeting was being held on that day to plan the possibility of other projects. The reconstruction projects did not exist until then,
Mitigating Malnutrition: One Camp At A Time
Predominantly populated by indigenous and minority groups, Kailash Rural Municipality still lacks many basic human needs for sustaining lives.
The marginalised communities, struck hard by poverty, have alarmingly low awareness of the importance of health, hygiene and sanitation.