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How to Organize a Charity Run to Fund a House in NepalA charity run can turn a simple community activity into practical support for families facing homelessness, unsafe shelter and disaster risk in Nepal. With a…
How a safe roof protects family health and sleepA roof is far more than a cover over a building. For a family without secure housing, it can determine whether children wake rested, whether parents can manage…
How We Design Homes to Withstand Monsoon Season FloodingIn Nepal, monsoon rain can transform a familiar path into a fast-moving channel within hours. For families living in fragile shelters, flooding may destroy…
Women Shaping Safer Homes In The Chepang CommunityIn the hills of Nepal, home construction is closely tied to health, security, family life and the ability to earn a living. For the Chepang community, building…
What it takes to dig a safe drinking-water well in a remote settlementA dependable well can change daily life in a remote settlement, but reaching groundwater is only the beginning. Safe drinking water depends on careful site…
How Solar Lanterns Replace Kerosene Lamps In New HomesA safe home needs more than walls and a roof. Families also need dependable lighting for cooking, studying, caring for children and moving around after sunset.…
Why Separate Livestock Areas Make Homes Safer and StrongerFor many rural families, animals are more than a source of food. Goats, cattle, chickens and buffalo may provide milk, eggs, income, transport or a vital…
Building safer homes through skilled local masonsEarthquakes turn small construction weaknesses into life-threatening failures. A poorly tied wall, an unreinforced gable or a heavy roof can collapse within…
Turn Your Birthday Into a Home-Building FundraiserA birthday can be more than a dinner, party or round of drinks. It can become an opportunity to help families access safe, resilient housing and the services…
Building Safely When Home Is Requested on a Steep CliffsideWhen a family asks for a home on a steep cliffside, the request carries more than a construction brief. It may reflect a long walk to school, a lack of secure…