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"NAFA aims to improve the physical, social, emotional and economic well being of people in Nepal through small development projects and to promote friendship between the people of Australia and Nepal"

Our theme for 2010 is:-

"Achieving positive outcomes for disadvantaged communities and individuals in Nepal ".

The focus for fundraising for 2010 is:-

"Sustainable health,educational and development projects in Nepal "

Quick links to latest NAFA News,Stories and Events

YOUR AUGUST CHALLENGE

"Everyone can participate"
Challenge yourself for the month of August
and help train two nurses in Nepal

Following the success of NAFA supporters in climbing Mt Cooroora a record 12 times in one day and hiking 100 kms in 25 hours on Mt Glorious, we have decided to bring the idea of a personal challenge to those of us who are mere mortals but who share NAFA’s aim to make a difference to disadvantaged people’s lives in Nepal.

So now it’s your turn, not to climb a mountain or walk incredible distances, but rather undertake a personal challenge and in doing so raise some funds for a great cause. It could improve your health and even be fun!

Challenge yourself to help NAFA raise $5000 for two disadvantaged students (one from theremote village of Tawal and one from VSN School in the pottery town of Thimi) to undertake a 3 years nursing course, and ultimately obtain meaningful employment.

How?

For just one month, during August (or earlier if you like) we ask you to give up something eg alcohol or buying new clothes or sponsor yourself by walking every day. Donate what you have saved/rewarded yourself to NAFA to help us achieve our goal.

Download our Flyer here for more information.
Download a Participants Form here and join the challenge

Why?

We know some dedicated students in NAFA’s educational sponsorship program who would like to study nursing but their families have no chance of affording the fees. We want to lend a hand in helping them achieve their dreams so they in turn can help their communities.

NEPAL IN THE PARK

Cultural Day & Fundraising Walk
Sunday 12 September

Walk commences at 9AM / Cultural activities from 11AM to 2PM.

Bring the family and enjoy a fun day out and you'll be helping build two new class rooms in a remote village in Nepal. If you arrive at 9AM you can join in an easy 90 minute hike in the beautiful Mt Coot-tha bush.
If you dont wish to join in the walk you can still enjoy meeting Brisbane's Nepali community, scrumptious Nepali food, Nepali handicraft stalls, Nepali dance and cooking lessons, massages, games for the children and plenty of prizes.

To discover more about Nepal in the Park you can download more information. Join us on the day.

Download the Walk Registration form, Sponsors form, Information Page, Introduction letter

Download the Nepal in the Park flyer with all the details

Tawal Teacher Sponsorship Appeal

Pictured: Deepak displaying the first science equipment at the school .

NAFA is seeking individuals or groups who could commit to sponsor a teacher in the remote village of Tawal, Nepal at the current subsidised rate of AUS $3,200 per year (current at 2010) over a three year period.

(Part sponsorship would also be welcomed)

Your donation will help pay the salary of Deepak Pandy, the Science teacher at Tawal, who is currently being sponsored by NAFA from its general fundraising efforts until the Nepalese government is able to fund more teachers in remote villages.

Employing Deepak at the local school encourages up to 35 children to remain in Tawal in the higher classes of 8, 9 and 10 where they otherwise would have to walk up to 3 hours a day to access the nearest school with a science teacher.

.Please contact Rod or Deb Setterlund setterlund@hotmail.com or ph 33661826 if you are interested in helping with this project aimed at benefiting rural children in Nepal

Pictured: Seeing picture books for the first time. Pictured: Students overjoyed with their first exposure
The school Library was funded by NAFA in 2009 to their new science equipment.

Download a full report here for further information

Nepal Health Mega Marathon

Total Raised $12,450

On the 26th & 27th June 2010, Ray Baker, Kylie Gilbert, Jeff Dunn & Suzanne Chambers walked a combined total of 360kms in 25 hours at Mt Glorious, west of Brisbane, to raise money for NAFA supported health projects.

Pictured from left to right: Jeff Dunn, Kylie Gilbert, Ray Baker, Suzanne Chambers

This money will go towards a remote area cataract eye surgery clinic and other much needed health care services in remote areas of Nepal.

Pictured from left to right::-Celebrating with NAFA members at the conclusion of the marathon and the " 4 marathon marvels" on one of the steep uphill sections.

THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored them on this extremely physically challenging hike

Thank you also to the wonderful NAFA members who supported them during the 25 hours and to everyone who celebrated their success at the post 100km hike breakfast.

2010 - NEPALESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
"Thank you all supporters,it was a great success"
Total raised $13,000

Once again, a full house for our 2010 Nepalese
New Year Celebration.

The 400 supporters who attended were entertained by a professional programme of singing and dancing put on by members of the Nepalese Community. As usual, the Nepalese food from Punam at the Tibetan Kitchen was delicious.

The Annual dinner allows NAFA to showcase their aid projects and report to their supporters what has been achieved and what is planed for the future.

The NAFA army of supporters and workers ( the red shirts) were out in force as usual, behind the scenes washing dishes, setting out the tables and dressing the hall.

Thank you to all the red shirts. and thank you to all supporters who paid and attended and then dipped into their pockets again to buy raffle tickets, and participate in the silent auctions.

The amount raised on the night was in excess of $13,000.

Thank you all supporters.

SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR AT THE ANNUAL NEW YEAR CELEBRATION>

NAFA Health Workers Save Lives and Prevent Illness in an Impoverished Subsistence Farming Area.

NAFA has been supporting the Tamang people in a remote mountain area with co-operative initiatives in health, education and infrastructure projects for many years.

NAFA Tawal Health Clinic. Above left -NAFA Health workers Beg Bahadur Tamang and Sunita Tamang suturing wounds. Above right - Patient resting with saline drip during treatment. .

Download "Project Paper" here

Read more on Tawal Projects. Link to: Tawal School : Tawal Health Clinic: Tawal Water Supply

Project Update :- Thanks to the generorsity of 5 wonderful supporters, we now have ongoing donations which will cover the project costs for the next 3 years. These donations will enable NAFA to increase the health worker's salaries and provide training and resources when needed. The health workers and the people of Tawal and surrounding villages are extremely appreciative of the fact that NAFA funding and support makes access to a health service possible. An initial evaluation of this project shows that it is meeting the aim of improving the health of local people through good quality prevention and treatment.

NEWS: What's happening at NAFA Qld.

Read the President's Report for 2009-2010- click here
Presented at the AGM held in Brisbane on the 4th May 2010

2010 Our members reports from their Nepal trips

NAFA executive members, Ross and Brenda Hazelwood, Deborah and Rod Setterlund and other members travel to Nepal regularly, monitoring NAFA projects. Read their latest reports.click here

NAFA monthly meetings - (All welcome)

NAFA hold regular monthly meetings to discuss the progress of current and upcoming events, fundraising opportunities and projects. You are welcome to attend.

Come early and enjoy a wonderful Nepalese Meal Click here for details of our next meeting.

Brisbane trekking Company Donates

Brisbane based trekking company Back Track Adventures will be donating $100 to NAFA for every trekker travelling with them to Nepal from the 2010 season onwards. If you want to trek and also assist NAFA. check out their treks. Go to :-www.backtrack.com.au

You can help.

We invite any business owner who wishes to assist our NAFA programmes to become involved with donating through product sales like Back Track above. Please contact us for details. We welcome all support.

Read the latest news from our Nifty NAFA Knitters

Click here to read the newsletter

What's coming up on the NAFA Calender ... Find out here

Learn a little more about NAFA Qld.

Download a NAFA 'General Brochure'
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Download a NAFA 'Child Sponsorship Programme Brochure'
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Download a NAFA 'FEAT for YOUTH Brochure'
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Know enough now ? and want to join NAFA Qld?: click here

NAFA Wanted Column.

Do you have any souvenirs from Nepal you don't want ?

We have been successful raising money at market stalls selling cards, jewellery and Nepalese souvenirs. If you have any unwanted Nepalese souvenirs in your cupboard, please consider donating them to Nafa. If you can assist contact Deb: 3366 1826

Consider putting NAFA in your Will.

Find out how to make a bequest. click here

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