Why Nepal?

Aside from the fact that the founders had a very specific link with Nepal, there are many reasons why GAN is focused on working in Nepal, and only in Nepal, which are outlined below:

Nepal’s Economic Poverty

Nepal is the fourth poorest country in the world, and the poorest in Asia. Even the most cursory look at its basic indicators – that 1 in 10 children die before their 5th birthday, that 40% of the population lives on less than $1 per day, or that 70% of the country has inadequate sanitation – tells its own horrific story.

Nepal’s Contemporary Situation

Although it may sound counter-intuitive, the events of Nepal’s recent history such as the Royal Massacre and the People’s War have only strengthened GAN’s resolve to work for the betterment of the Nepali people. Whilst remaining neutral in the internal politics of the situation, GAN hopes to play a part at using education as a means of ensuring that the people of Nepal do not feel that they have to use violence as a means of changing their country, but can use education and knowledge to challenge democratically those systems and institutions which they feel have let them down.

The Nepali People

Anyone who has ever been to Nepal will doubtless tell you about the friendliness and warmth of the Nepalese people. It is partly their amazing fortitude, strength and desire to improve their own situation that inspires GAN both in Nepal and the UK to fundraise for and constantly develop projects with them.

Concentrating our Resources

Rather than attempt to look at working in other countries and spreading our resource thinly, GAN is dedicated to being as efficient and effective as possible by focusing our efforts on specific communities and areas within Nepal.

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