| Nepal is a beautiful country, it is landlocked between two giants -
India and China. It is perched on the highest mountain range in the world -
the Himalayas. Mount Everest sits on its northern border with China.
Nepal has a young population of 25 million, 78% of whom are below 40
years of age.
There are over 120 languages and dialects spoken. |
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Nepal is among the 10
poorest socio-economic nations in the world.
42% of the population is living in
poverty
In 2001, the unemployment
rate was estimated to be 47%
The average yearly income is only US$250.
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Many people live subsistent lifestyles; making only enough to feed
themselves.
Physical
needs are glaringly obvious in Nepal.
Women and children are the
most at risk. In a poverty stricken and male dominated country like Nepal, chances of
women getting jobs in a safe environment are very slim. Single mothers face
even greater
challenging. Since year 2001, TouchNature has risen up to the challenge of helping single mothers and their children.
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