CAN is a charity working in the Nepalese Himalaya, working with local communities to help them thrive in one of the harshest environments in the world.
Health sits at the core of our ethos at CAN and our remote Health Posts give hundreds of people access to everyday healthcare. Here's some facts. Please click here to donate if you can help. https://t.co/n6uLq4o21f
A Friday post to make you smile. Pencil envy is a real thing. This picture was taken at Ghap School. Look how chuffed that lad is with his new pencil! β€οΈ Have a good weekend CAN supporters. Namaste π
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we salute our sisters in Nepal. They are the backbone of their communities and key to the success of our health and livelihood initiatives. From our Mother's Groups to our staff - we couldn't do it without you β€οΈ
Our Livelihood and Agriculture programmes give communities the tools, support and advice to grow healthy, nutritious foods year round in a sustainable way, reducing donor dependency. Here's what your donations can provide. Click here to help if you can https://t.co/n6uLq4o21f
The scenery in Nepal is beautiful but the remoteness of the communities we support can be challenging - Remote villages are often days away from medical care in unforgiving conditions. To read more about our work click here and donate if you can https://t.co/7undCKAK31
Bihi Health Post - All the CAN staff, in UK and Nepal, keep Doug at the heart of everything they do. During our visit to Bihi in November, it was lovely to see Doug watching over the staff and patients. β€οΈ Photo credit to our Zoe β€οΈ
Follow us, like our posts, share with your friends - anything you can do! We are trying to increase our supporter base, both online and in real life so we need your help. Thank you and Namaste π For more info about our work click here https://t.co/dNJsKyvTMn
Happy Friday CAN supporters. It's been another busy week in the office with event planning, report writing, and general fundraising activity. Watch this space for the exciting events we have planned for 2025 - we're doing it bigger and better this year! β€οΈ
It's busy in our Kathmandu office this week as the team pack hygiene kits to distribute at 4 schools. The kits include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, towels and combs. These hygiene kits promote better sanitation and education amongst the students. Keep up the good work! π
Samagaun Health Post in Nubri Valley. Health Posts require staff, medicines, equipment and sanitation products to name just a few and all these cost money. To read more about our work on Health or donate if you can, click here https://t.co/7undCKAK31
Gap Basic School has a Kitchen Garden which has been supported by CAN for the past 5 years. We have provided polytunnels, seeds and expert advice from our JTA Sarmila. She snapped this beautiful picture at the weekend during a training visit β€οΈ
It's been snowy for a few days in Tsum Valley and the scenery is certainly very beautiful, if a little chilly! Weather conditions provide residents with many challenges throughout the year and these communities have learnt to adapt. π
Our JTA Sarmila has been busy at Bihi this week. Sarmila supports these remote communities as they increase their self sufficiency by offering training and distributing seeds. Read more here https://t.co/fenCD0O483
Our JTA, Tsering has sent us some more of his beautiful pictures of Tsum Valley. We are always grateful to Tsering for his work as well as his stunning photography. Enjoy! π
A baby girl born this week at Sirdibas. Little one weighted in at a healthy 7.7lbs and mother and baby are doing well. Congratulations! To read more about our Health Posts and how they serve these remote communities click here and donate if you can πhttps://t.co/7undCKAK31
One of our Health Post workers at Chumling fell seriously ill a few days ago and had to be airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment. We wish her a speedy recovery and send our very best wishes. π
At the weekend, our colleagues in the CAN Nepal office celebrated their 25th anniversary of registration. Staff gathered to mark the occasion and Murari managed to capture these snaps. Thank you to all our Nepalese colleagues and namaste πβ€οΈ
To add some warmth and love to a cold Monday! Here are some snaps of children in Nubri Valley taken by our Zoe on last year's supporters trek. This is why we do what we do. Happy Monday CAN supporters πβ€οΈ