Model Villages

“If you can’t see it, you can’t be it” goes the old saying…

It’s one of the reasons INF Nepal work hard to develop ‘model villages’ as part of their projects.

The approach works toward holistic development that includes everything from clean water and sanitation to political empowerment, education and responses to changing climate.

As communities work toward addressing these concerns, they can be designated a 'model village' and other local communities are encouraged to visit to learn and be inspired by their progress.

In Rolpa, where access to clean water is still a significant issue, INF has been supporting one local community to fulfil all seven of the requirements of ‘total sanitation’ under the definition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nepal is one of the 193 countries aiming to accomplish the SDGs by 2030.

In some great news from our partners, significant progress has been made in Rolpa's Sunchahari Rural Municipality, Ward No. 4, in collaboration with INF Nepal.

Among the 412 households in this very remote area, INF Nepal has supported 126 households with safe water taps, 157 households with water filters, 400 households with improved cooking stoves, and 140 households with manure pits and dishwashing stations.

The changes that occur as part of this access are profound - better health, fewer hours spent walking to and collecting water, continuity of education especially for girls. And the village has been delighted to recently receive official status as the first in Rolpa to be moving toward total sanitation.

Please pray for International Nepal Fellowship Nepal

INF Nepal is grateful for a successful community medical outreach project involving a two-day Disability Screening Camp in Myagdi District, Gandaki Province. A total of 555 individuals benefited from orthopedic consultations, and among them, 220 individuals were provided with different types of assistive devices, including crutches, wheelchairs, and lumbar support belts.

Additionally, the team conducted workshops on disability rights and provided orientation on disaster preparedness at Gaumul Rural Municipality in Bajura district. This community is grateful to support received in the earthquake response and relief efforts for 75 affected individuals.

INF are thankful for capacity-building workshops within the community on crucial topics such as Child Rights/protection, Anti-Human Trafficking, livelihood, church and integral mission.

INF is seeking prayers for Shining Hospital Surkhet as the community is requesting full rehabilitation services. Please pray the hospital will be equipped to provide comprehensive services as needed.