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Post Report Published at : May 12, 2021 Updated at : May 12, 2021 23:21 KathmanduNepal government's poor communication system has left many Nepalis confused about its vaccination campaign, the status of the country’s stock of the doses and its plan—if it is planning—to procure more jabs against Covid-19. Back in January, Nepal became one of the first countries to launch its vaccination drive against the virus, even as some western countries were struggling. The country was seeing a dramatic decline in the number of new cases. The KP Sharma Oli government acted triumphant, as if it had already won the fight against the pandemic. Complacency, coupled with negligence, missteps and poor governance, then led to a sharp rise in the cases. The country has been overwhelmed by the pandemic. Nepal’s health system is buckling under pressure. Hospitals are turning away patients because they lack beds and oxygen. Nepal’s plan to procure millions of doses of vaccines is currently in a state of limbo. edit. Part of the report from Peter Beaumont of 'The Guardian' published on 6th May '21:Nepal facing ‘human catastrophe’ similar to India’s amid Covid surgeCountry appeals for international help, with vaccines in short supply and a reported 47% positivity rate
"Nepal is struggling to contain an explosion in Covid-19 cases, as fears grow that the situation in the Himalayan country may be as bad, if not worse, than in neighbouring India, with which it shares a long and porous border. Following warnings by health officials earlier this week that the country was on the brink of losing control of its outbreak, Nepal has appealed for urgent international help. As the country reported its highest daily number of new infections – 9,070 – the prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, who has been criticised for his handling of the crisis, asked the army to help manage emergency facilities to take pressure off the health system. With vaccines running short and hospitals overwhelmed, serious outbreaks have hit both the capital, Kathmandu, and the south-west and west of the country. The national positivity rate – the percentage of tests that come back positive – is being reported at a staggering 47%. Rates are even higher in some locations. Earlier this week Oli appealed to the international community for vaccines as officials warned that those who had already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca jab were in urgent need of second shots. The government’s haphazard vaccination campaign, with people queuing for hours in the capital, has been blamed for spreading the disease. Amid new lockdowns and the cancellation of most international flights, travellers told of checkpoints in Kathmandu en route to the airport. One of the worst-hit areas outside Kathmandu has been the city of Nepalgunj in the Banke district, close to the border with the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which experienced a sudden influx of thousands of returning Nepali migrant workers from India ahead of the closure of the border between the two countries. “We need to act now and we need to act fast to have any hope of containing this human catastrophe,” said Alexander Matheou, the Asia Pacific director for the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Netra Prasad Timsina, the chair of the Nepal Red Cross, said: “What is happening in India right now is a horrifying preview of Nepal’s future if we cannot contain this latest Covid surge that is claiming more lives by the minute.” London to Kathmandu Virtual Trail - join the High Hopes Team!Help us reach the 5415 mile goal by achieving and logging your own personal target in the month of June 2021! For more information if you wish to take part please email: info@nestlingtrust.co.uk or phone Sue Hamblin 07973414601 Last year The Nestling Trust High Hopes Team reached the virtual height of Everest by climbing up local hills - this year we aim to walk or cycle the distance between Tower Bridge in London to the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu. We hope to raise funds to provide medical care at this time of desperate need for families living in areas of Nepal where no medical facility exists.
Nepal sharing a border with India has seen a huge surge in Covid-19 cases reported in the Kathmandu Valley. The Nepal Government has announced prohibitory measures to restrict movement across the country from Thursday, in a bid to curb the rampant spread of the virus. However, it has been reported in the Kathmandu Post and Himalayan Times that today crowds are fleeing from the capital, back to their villages. The increasing risk of widespread infection is grave, and especially so in remote villages without even basic healthcare.
The Nestling Trust has established 5 Health Clinics in the remote villages of the Dolakha region thanks to the donations from our generous supporters - please help us to do more at this time of crisis. It has been reported that despite rising cases of people infected with Covid-19, huge numbers of people took part in a holy celebration to offer prayers in Ghadiarwa Pokhari, Ranighat, Mudali, Chhapkaiya, Inerwal and other areas. The Nepal Government has issued guidelines as reported in the Himalayan Times 20/04/21. (https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/govt-issues-guidelines-to-control-spread-of-recent-wave-of-covid-19) Govt issues guidelines to control spread of recent wave of Covid-19 By THT Online Published: 11:27 am Apr 19, 2021 "The government has issued further guidelines to control the spread of coronavirus in the country, including closing of hotels, restaurants by 8:00 pm. KATHMANDU, APRIL 19 Government of Nepal has issued further guidelines to control the spread of the new wave of coronavirus infection in the country. The government has decided to introduce a new set of safety protocols acting on the recommendation of the Covid-19 Crisis Management. A meeting of the Council of Ministers at Baluwatar this morning decided to shut all schools in urban areas of the worst Covid-hit 14 districts. Online teaching-learning activities have been recommended in stead of physical presence at the educational institutions. Schools in Covid-hit urban areas to remain shut throughout Baishakh Likewise, it has decided to enforce prohibitions on the operation of hotels and restaurants beyond 8:00 pm. As per the new rules, hotels and restaurants can only operate for 12 hours, from 8:00 am till 8:00 pm. However, online ordering and delivery of foods from such outlets will be allowed. Furthermore, no more than 25 people would be allowed to gather at one place at one time. In the same manner, only 25 people can participate in ceremonies such as weddings, thread-ceremonies, etc. As per the cabinet decision, all sporting events will have to be organised without audiences while only daily rituals would be allowed in places of worship. Similarly, public vehicles will have to follow safety measures strictly and should not board anyone without a mask on. The vehicle operators, however, cam sell masks to passengers without one, for no more than NRs 10. Businesses like health clubs, party venues, dance bars, night clubs, dohori restaurants, swimming clubs, futsal, gym, etc will have to close all operations till Baisakh end, as per the freshly introduced protocol. Following the second wave of coronavirus in the country, the daily infection tally has risen over 1,000 as of Sunday. Ministry of Health and Population on April 15 had classified 14 districts as Covid-19 hit areas including three districts of Kathmandu valley." Where Was The Picture Taken? Chance To Win £100! All Within 1/2 Mile Of Dauntsey's Cross Roads. Our villages of West Lavington, Littleton Panell, and Market Lavington, are full of old and interesting buildings, these often have many unusual details that so often go unnoticed. Similarly, many fascinating sights can be discovered if we just take the time to look whilst out for a walk along the highways and byways! Here is an opportunity to have fun in the Family Walk Photo Quiz – see it and locate it! Most of the photographs are within half a mile of West Lavington crossroads, but we have excluded the B3098 as there is no footpath to follow. All can be seen from public paths and highways so there is no need to enter private places. All are out of doors. Thank you to all those who watched the private screening of ‘I am Belmaya’ arranged by The Nestling Trust. Proceeds received by TNT will help fund a pilot programme, set up by Helpful Development Society – Nepal (HDS-N). This women’s NGO is working in coordination with the local government in Bhaktapur, to improve the welfare of disadvantaged/marginalised mothers and their children by offering the women life skills, and needlecraft training.
In collaboration with the Municipality, HDS-N has a long-term commitment to provide safe shelter for those women and children, who are victims of domestic abuse and violence. The aim is to promote independence by providing the tools for them to meet their own needs, and those of their children. (Photo curtesy of United Nations) Nepal has received a delivery of COVID-19 vaccine under COVAX facility. It is an international initiative coordinated by the World Health Organisation and partners.
The following article was published in the Himalayan Times on March 07, 2021. 'Nepal is getting a total of 13,000,000 doses of AstraZeneca/ Oxford vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India under the COVAX facility. From among the total doses of the vaccine the country is getting 348,000 doses of vaccine tomorrow. "We will receive the first batch of the vaccine under the COVAX facility tomorrow," said Minister of Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi at an interaction in the capital today. The vaccine received under the facility will be administered to people above 55 years of age. The government is launching its vaccination campaign in the community level from tomorrow by vaccinating people above the age of 65 years. After 10 days those aged between 55 and 64 will get the vaccine. The government has aimed to inoculate 72 per cent of the total population in the vaccination campaign. The country had launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive from January 27 and has vaccinated 429,705 persons with the first dose of the vaccine, which is 1.4 per cent of the total population.' help make a real difference!TNT is delighted to offer our supporters the opportunity of a private screening of the internationally acclaimed film 'I am Belmaya' before release to the general public later this year. TNT has teamed up with Sue Carpenter and Belmaya, co-directors, of this inspirational film to help support the empowerment of oppressed women and girls in Nepal. Click on the link below for more information and Tickets: https://tnt-belmaya-screening.eventbrite.co.uk Domestic violence is a widespread problem in Nepal. Despite laws against it, cultural, economic, and religious factors reinforce male dominance and female subservience so thoroughly that it is common for women and their children to be victims of violence and abuse with many being forced to leave their homes. Cast out by the husband’s family and no longer able to return to their birth family, women are alone with no means to provide shelter, food, or clothes for their children. The streets are their only option with all the risks of further abuse, trafficking, hunger, and drug abuse. It is common for children search rubbish dumps for plastic in exchange for a few rupees for rice instead of attending school. .The Nestling Trust will use funds raised to assist a pilot programme aimed at reducing the number of women and children, facing life on the streets. Those who have fled domestic abuse, or single mothers, will be offered training in sewing skills so they can support themselves and their children. 8th March '21 is International Women's day - proceeds from the film 'I am Belmaya' can help break the cycle of poverty and despair for women and their children in Nepal. See it Online - anytime between the hours 6p.m. Sunday 7th March ’21 and 11p.m. Monday 8th March ’21 (Greenwich Mean time) choose at time to suit your Time Zone. The Nestling Trust sends heartfelt congratulations!Report from Nims Purja after the team reached the summit of K2, the first time this has ever been achieved in winter! "THE IMPOSSIBLE IS MADE POSSIBLE ! K2 winter - History made for mankind, History made for Nepal ! At 17:00 hrs local time @nimsdai and team summited K2, teaming up with Mingma G and team and a member from SST, Sona Sherpa. A very special moment. The whole team waited 10m below the summit to form a group then stepped onto the summit together whilst singing our Nepalese National Anthem . We are proud to have been a part of history for humankind and to show that collaboration, teamwork and a positive mental attitude can push limits to what we feel might be possible. Summiting team members include: Mingma G (team leader) Dawa Tenjin Sherpa (Team Mingma G) Kilu Pemba Sherpa (Team Mingma G) Nims Purja (Team Nimsdai) Mingma David Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) Mingma Tenzi Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) Geljen Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) Pem Chiri Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) Dawa Temba Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) Sona Sherpa (SST)" The Himalayan Times reports that on Sunday, Nepal’s coronavirus case count reached 261,859 with 421 newly confirmed cases and 1885 deaths. However, it must be remembered that these figures reveal only the results of those tested. Local people report that since the lockdown ended people are ignoring the advice to wear masks and socially distance and that there are many unable to go to hospitals, are sick at home and deaths have risen noticeably.
The Nestling Trust wishes to thank the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, West Lavington, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Littleton Panell, The Benefice of the Lavington’s, Cheverells & Easterton, and Trinity Church, Market Lavington for so kindly donating the funds raised through The Christmas Carol Trail, to the Nestling Trust (TNT) to help further our work inNepal. The money will be used to help establish a Horticultural Project to help the sustainability of the Sarangkot Nestling Home for Children. The Home was completed and opened in 2018 by TNT for destitute/abused children of Nepal.
There are now twelve girls in the home aged between five and fifteen years. They live as a family and have settled happily. It is a joy to see them playing and laughing as all children should. They attend the local village school which is within easy walking distance, further down the hillside. The girls will benefit from the organic fruit and vegetables grown, and will also learn valuable practical skills necessary for when they have homes and families of their own. TNT would especially like to thank Caroline Spindlow for all her hard work in organising the Carol Trail and of course, everyone who made such wonderful displays and all those who actually took part. It was wonderful to see so many people joining in the Spirit of Christmas as they sang the carols. The winner of the trail competition was Wendy Gibbon and Ash Galloway, who received the festive hamper. The winner of the best display was Jonathan Grew with Whilst Shepherds Watched their Flocks by night – a wonderful display in front of the “Green Field” complete with real sheep. Best window displays were Phillipa Cox with: 'Do you hear what I hear?' and Ellen Nutall with: Silent Night. Finally a big thank you to staff at Costcutters, Market Lavington Post Office and David Coxhead for displaying and distributing the trail leaflets and collecting the money. The total raised for the Nestling Trust was £315 - our grateful thanks to all. Christmas can be a very difficult time for many and especially so this year. We would therefore like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have supported The Nestling Trust in whatever way throughout the past year, so that our vital work in Nepal has been able to continue. May the Christmas blessings of Peace and Love shine throughout the world, so that suffering can be eased as a New Year dawns. The Carol Trail starts tomorrow Saturday 19th December'20 - come and join in the fun!
Christmas Carol Displays will be in windows or gardens - come and admire and Match the Christmas Carol to each display. Saturday 19th December until Friday 25th December '20. Festive Hamper prize for the first winning entry drawn! Trail maps - £5 Available in Costcutters, West Lavington, Coxhead’s Littleton Panell, and Market Lavington Post office. All proceeds will be given to the Nestling Trust (UK Charity Reg No 1154431). Website: www.nestlingtrust.co.uk Delivery of a leaflet to your house is possible if required To arrange please phone Caroline - Tel: 01380 813445 Thanks so much to Caroline Spindlow and the following Churches: Chapel, West Lavington; St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Littleton Panell; The Benefice of the Lavingtons, Cheverells & Easterton; and Trinity Church, Market Lavington who thought of this great idea to bring some Christmas fun and joy to our villages. Huge thanks to Caroline Spindlow and the following Churches:
Baptist Chapel, West Lavington; St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Littleton Panell; The Benefice of the Lavingtons, Cheverells & Easterton; and Trinity Church, Market Lavington who have created the idea of a 'Carol Trail' to bring some Christmas fun and joy to our villages. Christmas Carol Displays will be in windows or gardens - come and admire and Match the Christmas Carol to each display. Festive Hamper prize for the first winning entry drawn! Please encourage your families and friends to come and join in the great Carol Trail starting on Saturday 19th December until Friday 25th December '20. Trail maps - £5 Available tomorrow, 11th Dec. '20 in Costcutters, West Lavington, Coxhead’s Littleton Panell, and Market Lavington Post office. All proceeds will be given to the Nestling Trust (UK Charity Reg No 1154431) Delivery of a leaflet to your house is possible if required To arrange please phone Caroline - Tel: 01380 813445 The Carol Trail will be featured on Radio Wiltshire tomorrow Friday 11th Dec'20, at 16.50, when Caroline Spindlow and Sue Hamblin will be giving more details on the programme. Here is the link which you are welcome to share: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_wiltshire Our sincere thanks to all who donated to The Nestling Trust during the BigGive week this year.
We are delighted to say that we've reached our target figure for the Horticultural project. This will help the sustainability of the Sarangkot Nestling Home, by providing organic fresh fruit and vegetables for children in the Home as well as local villagers, so helping to generate funds for clothing and education. Local Coronavirus restrictions allowing, we hope that work can begin by early February. Land at the home is exposed to adverse weather and as a result crops in the garden often fail. The Children’s Home Horticultural Project involves building protected ‘pit greenhouses’, giving training opportunities and work for those who have lost their jobs as a consequence of the pandemic. Thank you again to everyone who has supported this project.. The BigGive 2020 ends tomorrow 8th Dec. '20 at 12.00 midday. Thank you so much to all who have already donated. Should anyone who has not seen this wish to help fund The Children’s Home Sustainability Horticultural Project please click on the link to donate before tomorrow midday.
https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a051r00001fHRuyAAG For more details about the project please check out our website www.nestlingtrust.co.uk It's the BigGive!
Donations to the Nestling Trust can be doubled while match funds are available until midday on 8th December '20! Please help us reach our £10,000 target for the Sarangkot Nestling Children's Home project. See link below: https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a051r00001fHRuyAAG Donations will be doubled - please help us to reach our target of £10,000
Our focus is the sustainability of the Nestling Children’s Home at Sarangkot, for destitute children of Nepal. Our Project - The Children’s Home Horticultural Project The aim - to improve the sustainability of our Children’s home in Sarangkot by providing organic fresh fruit and vegetables. The project involves building protected ‘pit greenhouses’. It will not only provide fresh produce for the home and local village, but also training opportunities and work for those who have lost their jobs as a consequence of the pandemic. To donate - after 12 midday tomorrow please use the link below. https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a051r00001fHRuyAAG Thank you so much. The Children’s Home Horticultural Project ‘Grow our own’ nutritious food, self-sufficiency, and sustainability In a year when we have been unable to hold our normal fundraising events this 'Match Funded' Big Give Christmas Campaign provides a great opportunity. Please help us reach our £10,000 target One donation Twice the Impact! The project will improve the sustainability of our Children’s home in Sarangkot by providing organic fresh fruit and vegetables for the Home and local villagers, as well as generating an income to offset other expenditure such as clothes, education etc. Land at the home is exposed to adverse weather and as a consequence crops in the garden often fail. Water supplies are scarce and unreliable. Fruit and vegetables have to be bought at considerable cost and at some distance. The project involves building protected ‘pit greenhouses’ which will provide fresh produce for the home and local villagers but also training opportunities and work for those who have lost their jobs as a consequence of the pandemic. Proposed site for the 3 Pit Greenhouses - below the playground area of the Children's Home. Children's Home livestock would provide organic fertiliser!
The Nestling Trust is unable to arrange our usual social fundraising events due to the Coronovirus restrictions. So we have been busy producing a lovely calendar for 2021 - it depicts typical Nepali scenes as well as a few showcasing our work. The calendars - for which we are asking donations (minimum £10), are available from: Market Lavington Post Office Devizes Books, Devizes Alternatively please contact Sue Hamblin 07973414601 We would be most grateful if you could support this fundraising idea, the calendars would make great Christmas gifts! |
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