The colourful flags – what do they mean?

The colourful flags – what do they mean?

The Tibetan prayer flags are used to spread prayers of good throughout the world, which in turn pleases the Gods. The Buddhist flag is traditionally flown on single poles or strung along lines on mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas, on Buddhist temples and...
Rayale Village – sticking to what we’re good at

Rayale Village – sticking to what we’re good at

Padam has been busy working with cooperative community groups in the Panauti Municipality, an area not too far from Thamdanda. Currently, there are two groups who we are in discussion with, with a total of 50 women. We are looking to support them in horticultural crop...
Fighting for basic human rights

Fighting for basic human rights

Following the initial food distribution, our first order of business has been to build a home for a family who are living in desperate conditions, under tarpaulins next to the jungle. Every day they risk their lives by intruding elephants or tigers, not to mention…...
Passion, commitment, and determination

Passion, commitment, and determination

The incredible women of Thamdanda have grown tons of crops and earned thousands of dollars since we began our mahi together. It not only shows the incredible passion and determination of this community but also what happens when people and organisations team up for...
In memory of Rahul

In memory of Rahul

Rabindra recently received some upsetting news that his dear friend Rahul had passed away, and the team at HLF are deeply saddened. Rahul was an amazing young man with a bigger heart than most, and although he had nothing himself, what he did have he used to support...
Women empowerment programme: update

Women empowerment programme: update

The Thamdanda Womens Group remain engaged and committed to the education sessions and have grown immensely since the training that was delivered earlier in the year. They have been selling their produce on roadside markets and in bulk supply. Their summer crop fed...