COW FARM PROJECT HUMLA, NEPAL
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COW FARM PROJECT HUMLA, NEPAL
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Reno Rotary Club International Committee
Goals and Activities 2014/2015
Tie in all projects with Rotary International’s Areas of Focus; especially:
• Clean water and sanitation
• Maternal/child healthcare
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Basic literacy and education
• Elimination of poverty through economic and community
development
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• Support 4-6 projects that have a long-term impact
• Focus on areas of greatest need
• Collaborate with and support other Rotary Clubs on
Global Grant and other projects
• Mentor other clubs interested in international projects
• Submit a Global Grant application to The Rotary Foundation
for our Panamanian Orphanage project; seek partner clubs.
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• Organize trip to Panama to learn more; work at orphanage.
• Keep partner clubs informed and involved
• Support Reno Centennial Sunset’s Belize School Sanitary
System project in Belize
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• 2007 established as a 501c3 by Mark and Sarah Ferris.
• Mission: to support & promote Maternal-Child Health programs in the remote district of Humla, Nepal
• Focuses primarily on Safe Motherhood training classes, Clean Delivery Kits and pre/postnatal vitamins.
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Why Humla, Nepal ?
• One of the most remote & poorest regions in Nepal
• Infant Mortality Rate = 81/1000 (US avg. is 7 and Nepal is 41)
• Only 2% of births are attended by a Skilled Birth Attendant
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• Literacy rates for women = 5%
• 90% of children <5 have chronic malnutrition
• Pregnant women are the last to eat meals and
receive no additional calories
• Average annual income is less than $200/yr
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BTF Achievements
• Delivered pre/postnatal vitamins to over 2100 women (average cost of approximately $11/woman)
• Distributed more than 2000 Clean Delivery Kits• Provided Safe Motherhood education to 150 women• Raised over $6500 to help burn victims from Humla
(March 2014)• Led the first all-women’s trekking group to Humla
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BTF Goals 2014/2015• Implement Cow Farm Sustainability Project
• April: Send one person to training to learn about cows
• Continued contract with Vitamin Angels (PNV distribution to 700
women)
• Working relationship with the Ministry of Health
• Distribution of Clean Delivery Kits (500)
• Provide education for 60 women through Safe Motherhood Trainings
• May/June (2015): Saga Dawa Festival & Cultural Trek with
Cow Farm Inspection and Evaluation
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Why Cows?
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• Sustainability • Nutrition• Employment• Established Markets
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Pema Lama – Manager of the Cow/Milk Farm Project
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Cow Farm Proposal
Purpose: The sale of fresh milk will provide sustainability for Bodhi Tree Foundation’s Maternal-Child Health program. It will also provide employment for one local person and additional nutrition for people in nearby villages.
Funds Requested: $6,700
$4,500 to purchase 6 cows$611 to purchase 1 ox$565 Training for one worker$320 for 6 months of feed$535 for salary for one worker for 6 months $170 miscellaneous fees
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Expected Outcome
• Net 22,600 Nrps to be divided and shared equally between Bodhi Tree Foundation & Janga Lama’s Family (they are donating the land & housing for the animals as well as overseeing the project)
• Final income generation is approximately $125/month for BTF x 12 months = $1,500 per year.
• Money generated will buy Clean Delivery Kits, Pre/postnatal vitamins and provide Safe Motherhood Education classes.
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Committee Stipulations
• Must find a Nepalese partner club willing to provide guidance and networking support
• Must find partner clubs to provide the balance of the requested funds
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Local Club Sponsor
Dr. Isabella Kadkha, Secretary, Rotary Club of Kathmandu-Mid-Town
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Thank You, Partners!
• Rotary Club of Reno $2,500• Elko Desert Sunrise $750• Elko (Noon) Rotary Club $750• Ely Rotary Club $750• Reno Central Rotary $500• Carson City Rotary $1,450
$6,700
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• Clear committee goals and guidance• Compelling project • The power of networking with
generous Rotarians!