The difference a donor makes

In April 2014 an Irish family generously donated funds for materials to rebuild a permanent 2 room school in Lal Busti village in rural south eastern Nepal. They also paid for new uniforms and school books.

The original school building was made from mud and bamboo and required rebuilding each year after the monsoon (see photo on right). The top image was taken in April 2015 in a new brick building and with new uniforms and books. The villagers built the school themselves under the guidance of the village development committee. And what a transformation: don’t the photos say it all?

La Busti's new school in April 2015.
La Busti’s new school in April 2015. Photo: E Thomas © NLT Ireland
Lal Busti village school in April 2014, prior to rebuilding.
Lal Busti village school in 2014, prior to rebuilding. Photo; Vera © NLT Ireland
Lal Busti village school, April 2015.
Lal Busti village school, April 2015. Photo: E Thomas © NLT Ireland
Lal Busti village school, April 2014.
Lal Busti village school, April 2014. Photos: Vera © NLT Ireland