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The purpose of the REACH for Nepal Foundation is to enhance the lives of Nepalese people in remote parts of the Gandaki Province in Western Nepal. Through sustainable development projects, the foundation aims to enable villages to become self-sufficient and empower children with access to quality education and healthcare

WHAT WE DO

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Humanatarian
Aid

REACH for Nepal Foundation's Humanatarian Aid is typically in the form of emergency relief in times of flooding, earthquakes and epidemics.

This is normally in the form of medical assistance, livelihood support packages and food supplies.

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Infrastructure
Build

Our infrastructure projects generally take the form of rebuilding classrooms that are unsafe or leaking water in times of rain.

Typically, when we deliver an infrastructure project, we also provide access to water and
install a water filtration system to ensure the water is safe to drink.

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Education on
Health and Hygiene

The Foundation undertakes projects that educate village mothers groups and school children the basics about hygiene and nutrition.

Village Sustainablity Projects

Village Sustainability Projects

Our village sustainability projects provide opportunities for those most vulnerable in the villages.

These projects help families to generate an income which in turn helps them to survive and break the poverty cycle through improved education.

Learn more about our projects

FEATURED VIDEOS

It is critical to invest in earthquake resilient infrastructure - Ambassador Volk

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It is critical to invest in earthquake resilient infrastructure - Ambassador Volk

Together with leading architectural, engineering and industry collaborators, we design purpose-built classrooms and health clinics, using locally sourced materials to create high quality, innovative and scalable solutions. Our infrastructure projects generally take the form of rebuilding classrooms and health clinics that are unsafe or exposed to the elements.

Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk's message for RFN Gala Dinner 2024

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Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk's message for RFN Gala Dinner 2024

Her Excellency Felicity Volk the Australian Ambassador in Nepal recorded a speech to be played at RFN Gala Dinner on 16th March 2024 in Canberra. Felicity has a keen interest and supporting relationship with the REACH for Nepal Foundation during her time as the Ambassador in Kathmandu.

Earthquake Resilient Health Clinic Build in Western Nepal

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Earthquake Resilient Health Clinic Build in Western Nepal

The rebuild of the Lamagaun Health Clinic is the most important project the RFN Foundation will be undertaking in 2024. We are delighted to be collaborating with Cox Architecture (COX) and engineering consultancy firm TTW to build an earthquake resilient health clinic to replace the existing unsafe facility. While the floorplan will be based on Nepal's approved health post requirements, the building architecture and engineering design will be innovative, incorporating earthquake resilient design principles. This project is expected to set a new benchmark in Nepal not only in terms of practicality and sustainability, but also in terms of adaptability to respond to Nepal's unpredictable medical support requirements.

REACH for Nepal Community Rebuild and Trekking Nov 2023 (Shorter Version)

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REACH for Nepal Community Rebuild and Trekking Nov 2023 (Shorter Version)

REACH for Nepal Foundation (RFN) offers an annual trip to Nepal to the public, led by RFN co-founder Lou Nulley, with a focus on trekking and a specific development project that often includes a humanitarian aid component. Participants have the opportunity to assist in rebuilding schools, water tanks, and other infrastructure, and are encouraged to contribute in any way that aligns with the foundation's objectives. This is our video from a trip in 2023. #reachfornepal #community #rebuild #trekking #nepal

Canberra Grammar School Nepal Immersion Trip 2023

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Canberra Grammar School Nepal Immersion Trip 2023

Canberra Grammar School Nepal Immersion Trip in 2023. There were nineteen students, and five staff members who traveled to Nepal in Sep/Oct 2023 as part of the REACH for Nepal foundation School Immersion Trip to Nepal. The group raised over $7,000 to fund key infrastructure projects at Shree Kalika Secondary School in Banethok Syangja. The vast majority of those participating were deeply moved by the whole experience. The beneficiary village was Banethok, Bhirkot Municipality, Syangja, Province 4, Nepal.

Rotary Club of Hall Funded Earthquake Resistant Classrooms in Nepal May 2023

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Rotary Club of Hall Funded Earthquake Resistant Classrooms in Nepal May 2023

Rotary Club in Hall Canberra funded this project in Nepal, at Shree Barahi School in Baraha Danda Tanahun. This Australian award winning classrooms design is not only much safer than the conventional build, but they are also more sustainable and much stronger, lasting for generations to come. The design includes solid foundations of concrete and reinforced steel meeting international building standards.

Nepal Earthquake Resilient Classrooms Build, Tanahun Mar 2023

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Nepal Earthquake Resilient Classrooms Build, Tanahun Mar 2023

This video is from the build of 2 earthquake resilient classrooms at the Shree Amar Jyoti Primary School in Ratamata, Tanahun, Nepal. This award-winning classroom design was built under the guidance of engineer David Carolan and architect David Francis on the ground. Not only are these classrooms safer, but they are more sustainable, providing a wonderful educational environment for generations to come. This will form the blueprint for all future REACH for Nepal classroom construction in Western Nepal. #reachfornepal #earthquake #resistant #classrooms #build #nepal

Nepal School Rebuild - SishuKalyan Janapriya School Appeal I Dec 2021

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Nepal School Rebuild - SishuKalyan Janapriya School Appeal I Dec 2021

The Sishukalyan Janapriya School has been serving the Dangling village for over 30 years. The existing school buildings were progressively built over that time with the use of local resources, most of which were damaged by the 2015 earthquakes. The Foundation has already assisted the management committee to build two classrooms at a nearby site. This next and final stage of the school rebuild project will result in the build of 2 more classrooms enabling all 80 students to be located on the one site in safe and water proof accommodation. The project will also provide water to the school, install a water filtration system making the water safe to drink, renovate existing facilities, provide school furniture and education resources.

ABC AUSTRALIA
NEWS STORY

The work of the REACH for Nepal Foundation featured in a national news story on the ABC in 2019.

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OUR SUPPORTERS

"My particular love for the REACH for Nepal comes from the fact this organisation was borne out of the friendship of two Canberra locals – people like you or me – who wanted to make the world a better place. This is about each of us making a small difference, in our own way."

Olympic Gold Medalist

Kim Brennan

"It's wonderful to be part of an organisation that is making a genuine and significant impact at the grass roots level in remote parts of Nepal."

Youngest Australian to Summit Mount Everest

Gaby Kanisay

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"I am aware of the great work the REACH for Nepal Foundation is doing in remote parts of Nepal and I’d like to say I support them in making this world a little better place for those who are most vulnerable and marginalised."

Australian Singer Songwriter

Xavier Rudd

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