We need building material! With this and your support we would like to build a greenhouse in the Tibetan mountain village of Embalama to supply the village population with organic vegetables and more.

CHF 5’090

20% di CHF 25’000

20 %
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Concluso il 26.11.2018

Together with You we want to build something!

Roughly 200 Tibetans live in Embala, situated in the region Helambu, north-east of Kathmandu, Nepal. The 2015 earthquake has destroyed here in the Himalayas over 90% of all houses. With the construction of a model farm we would like to show the local population that it is worthwhile not only to stay in Nepal but that even the countryside offers opportunities for young people. On the land of a former farm we are going to build a greenhouse (26x16 m) for organic vegetables and fruits. During the cold months it will be heated by solar power. Additionally, a toilet house will be built.

  • The greenhouse will be built on this site.
    The greenhouse will be built on this site.
  • The terrain is steep, ...
    The terrain is steep, ...
  • ...... therefore 2 levels have to be merged.
    ...... therefore 2 levels have to be merged.
  • November 2017: survey of the country
    November 2017: survey of the country
  • Embalama (Timbu) - ein idyllischer Ort ....
    Embalama (Timbu) - ein idyllischer Ort ....
  • - an idyllic site ....
    - an idyllic site ....
  • ... des Himalayas.
    ... des Himalayas.
  • That's how most houses still look....
    That's how most houses still look....
  • ... after the devastating earthquake...
    ... after the devastating earthquake...
  • ... immer noch aus.
    ... immer noch aus.
  • The statue of a small monastery survived in a wonderful way, a small refuge was built for it.
    The statue of a small monastery survived in a wonderful way, a small refuge was built for it.
  • Together with the Tibetan villagers we'll do it!
    Together with the Tibetan villagers we'll do it!
  • Our local partners: Lhakpa Lama and Urkin Sherpa
    Our local partners: Lhakpa Lama and Urkin Sherpa

A perspective for the villagers

Together with the Tibetan villagers it will all be started! Such a greenhouse will not only cover their own consumption of vegetables but it will also provide a regular income by the sale of the organic products in nearby markets. It is also planned to engage the youth from the local school for the running of this project and may be – who knows – also for the staffing of another dream project – an Eco Café for tourists.

  • Our local partners: Urkin Sherpa and Lhakpa Lama
    Our local partners: Urkin Sherpa and Lhakpa Lama
  • Road conditions ...
    Road conditions ...
  • ...are adventurous....
    ...are adventurous....
  • .. and the roads...
    .. and the roads...
  • ... are in a very bad condition.
    ... are in a very bad condition.
  • In some places in Embalama...
    In some places in Embalama...
  • ...the reconstruction has already begun.
    ...the reconstruction has already begun.
  • But there is still...
    But there is still...
  • ... a lot to do.
    ... a lot to do.
  • Some of the houses...
    Some of the houses...
  • ... are still in a provisional state.
    ... are still in a provisional state.
  • This is the old farmhouse.
    This is the old farmhouse.
  • We have already built a school...
    We have already built a school...
  • ...and a community house...
    ...and a community house...
  • .. together with the people from Embalama.
    .. together with the people from Embalama.

Shocking road conditions and the need for construction material

Road conditions in the Helambu region are almost always very bad. Our local Nepali-Tibetan partners Lhakpa and Urkin are both from the village of Timbu and know therefore the local situation – and conditions - very well. We know from a previous project that they are able to organize the construction and the transport of materials together with the local population within a very limited budget. That means that most of the funds will be needed for the construction material. As an incentive to gain the support of local workers, it will be announced that the greenhouse will be turned over to a local cooperative for exploitation.

Do you know that all the incentives offered to you for your support come directly from this region? Therefore, all our local purchases support again local trade and handicraft.

In case we collect more than the needed SFr. 25’000.–, we will use these funds for additional buildings of the model farm.

Snowland Children Foundation, founded in 2017, is engaged heavily in this region and has already two years ago successfully organized the re-construction of the local water supply as well as the re-construction of a small school and two community houses. The foundation is registered and tax-exempt.

Are you looking for a meaningful Christmas present for your friends or relatives? How about a certificate for a donation for Embalama on wemakeit?

  • Tea from the region
    Tea from the region
  • foldable seat pillows
    foldable seat pillows
  • At this local artisan market in Kathmandu...
    At this local artisan market in Kathmandu...
  • ...some hand-stitched shoulder bags...
    ...some hand-stitched shoulder bags...
  • ... were individually made for us.
    ... were individually made for us.
  • hand-stitched shoulder bags
    hand-stitched shoulder bags
  • foldable seat pillows
    foldable seat pillows
  • foldable seat pillows
    foldable seat pillows
  • Necklaces
    Necklaces
  • tibet flags
    tibet flags
  • Handmade notebooks with leather cover
    Handmade notebooks with leather cover
  • Himalaya exhibition at the Rietberg Museum, Zürich
    Himalaya exhibition at the Rietberg Museum, Zürich
  • Invitation to the Cinéwil cinema evening (2019)
    Invitation to the Cinéwil cinema evening (2019)