Two years later, major floods caused further devastation, and as a regular visitor, Christine Donald, from Milngavie, wanted to do something to help.
One of the school’s teaching blocks had been completely destroyed and the remaining building was left unsafe, with a leaking roof in every classroom.Christine’s plan was to build seven earthquake-proof classrooms across three buildings, and one toilet block, complete with water tanks and a drainage system, as well as a water supply with taps, a pump and a treatment plant for washing and drinking.
Managing the project remotely and dealing with government bureaucracy was challenging, but thanks to Christine’s tenacity,Because of the travel restrictions the services of a local not-for-profit social enterprise – Community Impact Nepal – were secured, and using local materials and labour, the project was completed in December 2022.
“The project engaged the local community, all the construction spend was retained in the area, and it helped local people gain employment, develop useful skills and improve the quality of their built environment.