Title: Our Turn Now.
These two young boys enjoy a day off school playing cards in the sunshine. Only some 60% of Nepali children go to school and the figure drops even more after they reach 11 years old. There are several reasons for this :some schools in villages around the country have been closed because of the violence over the past 10 years, education is not entirely free and the cost is another factor which keeps children at home. However the biggest factor is the need to work in the fields to feed the family. This highly labour intensive terrace farming is for many the only way to put food on the table. In small remote villages with no electricity or running water every help available is welcome.
The peace agreement signed this week between the seven political parties and the Maoists insurgents will, if fully implemented by all sides ,bring new opportunities for children and youth around the country
posted by Janet & Joe | 1:31 PM
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Hi Janet and Joe, just picked up your blog address this morning at church, really good to see what you are up to! Passing through Twisel always reminds me to think of you and your family! Zach is being baptised next Sunday at church. Take lots of care, Fiona & Peter xo.
Hi Joe & Janet
At last have managed to sign on to your blog. This is the first time we have seen a blog and we are very impressed. Sorry your photos didnt win any prizes Joe maybe should have had a catagory for the ones that came the furthest! Gail says hello. Have you seen many missionary tourists yet!!!
Take care the two of you
Love Colin & Gail
Hi Joe and Janet. I don't seem to be receiving your emails at present. Completed a reference for Lisa last week for CSSM. We have assigned a new assistant: Grant Connor (29) from Carrick, has his own house in Sydenham. Trust you have a good retreat this weekend.
Regards Noble & Florence
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