There is never a dull moment! Today started with government approvals followed by logistical coordination for team travel schedule. Then across Nepal to meet with consultants on rain water collection methods and installation. This is sometjing I know little to nothing about but I’m learning fast! I have a clue now & a supply list. Tomorrow will start finding materials pricing? Negotiating, organizing transport, etc. Nothing like jumping right in… leaps of faith! It is important in life to test your bounce, your resilience. I bounce pretty good apparently! Ok I gotta bounce on to the next thing, prep for tomorrow’s meeting with the education folks at the American Embassy! 

I posted information about our eng leadership and  our older volunteers that will travel with us and serve as team members/interpreters on our trip to Borang next week.  We also had a bit of photo fun at the end of our orientation day. They are so much fun to be with. Developing leadership for the future of girls in Nepal and having a bit of sillinesswhile we work.

Anju is a 3rd semester university student studying Business Adminstration. She has been on scholarship with ENG for 9 years, since 6th grade. She is from a village called Kavre but now lives in Bhaktipur to study. She is also a very active volunteer. 

Prakriti is a first year Bachelors student in  Information Management. She will learn information Technology and Business Administration. She is from the midwestern region of Nepal, Rolpa, but is currently living in Kathmandu to attend University. She has been an ENG scholarship girl for 3years. Prakriti also competes very successfully in martial arts and is a very energetic volunteer for ENG

Nima is a 12th grade science student soon to take her exam to determine university placement. She is from Kathmandu and has been an ENG scholarship girl for 2 years. She also volunteers for ENG with programs. Good Luck on your exams Nima!

Dikki has completed her Bachelor in Business Studies. She is a Board member of the ENG team, the general secretary for the organization, and is an active volunteer. She is from Kathmandu. 

Babita is the Program Sdministrator for ENG. She started her time 6 years ago as a volunteer. ENG provided a scholarship that allowed Babi the opportunity to complete a masters in Social Work and 2years ago we we hired her as our only paid employ of ENG to coordinate all programs across villages and schools here in Nepal. She is amazing with the girls, has such passion for her work, and is a young woman setting a strong example of leadership in a country that does not have many role models of this dynamic for our girls. Babi is from the vIllage of Borang where we will be conducting our safe water project but she now lives in Kathmandu.

I want to introduce 5 exceptional young women. These young women are examples of bravery, intelligence, and kindness. If you support ENG you should be extremely proud of the difference you make in each girl’s life through education. Babita, Nima, Dikki, Prakriti & Anju. 

Today was amazing with the girls. We all learned so much together! They did not know relay games so we played for them to lean the rules and then each of the girls practiced thinking through the steps and providing clear directionss through role-play. We talked about culture, about schedules, about responsibilities, and about life as a Nepali woman. Gosh I love spending time with them and watching them grow and learn. They are brace, strong, and smart! 

Spent last evening with Babi planning an orientation for our college girls today. It takes a LOT of work to pull off a visit to a remote village and build relationships when you can’t use language to communicate much at all. We decided on a train-the-trainer method to mentor our older girls in organizing and leading for team building. I’ll post progress throughout the day. I can’t wait! I have to walk to the tailor to see if we have bean bags and then go meet the girls!!! Can’t wait!!!!