We can all make a real difference
IGWR is an Australian charity that helps vulnerable families in Nepal. We have a special focus on supporting single mothers and children who need support to attend school or a safe home. For twelve years we’ve been making a real difference by giving opportunities that enable these women and children to blossom and find a sustainable future for the whole family.
Group of school children IGWR support
IGWR is a family of families
A family of families
Group of school children IGWR support
"When we give a child an opportunity to go to school and then on to college, we create a future for the child and renew hope for the family and local community. It is more than charitable work, it is an investment in a better future for all."
Peter Humphris, Chairperson, IGWR Inc.
Single mums are amazing, they sacrifice a lot and work harder than most of us can imagine. However, with our support they can give their kids the opportunity they themselves never had.
Most of our students live at home with mum (usually a one room home), and we ensure the kids can go to school and that mum is supported.
We're currently supporting about forty students in full time education, from primary school through to university.
And we make a real difference..
We have graduates that are now working in healthcare (including one doctor and three nurses), banking, hospitality and even running their own small business.
Some children do not have a safe home to live in. We have three houses in Kathmandu that provide a family style hostel with resident house-mothers to look after these children during the school terms.
We encounter new challenges every day
As governments around the world balance their budgets between billionaires tax incentives, defence spending and foreign aid, it is clear which category comes last.
Although IGWR receives NO government funding, the situation in countries like Nepal worsens as foreign aid is withdrawn.
We as volunteers, sponsors and donors are the ones that make a difference.
And we are needed now more than yesterday.
Thank you... we've given Suraksha a wonderful opportunity
Suraksha is a bright, determined young woman who dreams of becoming a nurse. She joined IGWR Nepal in 2018 when she was in Grade 5.
With you generous donations we have given her a wonderful future as we can now send her to University to study and become a nurse.
This will make a very real difference to Suraksha, her mum and her dad.
Our sponsors/donors support IGWR with regular donations that enable us to change lives and break the cycle of poverty.
Follow our socials to see what a difference you can make for the kids in Nepal.
And we've given a single mum a new beginning.....
Prem Maya is a hard working single mum, trying to give her kids an opportunity she has been labouring on construction sites and working amazingly hard.
Now we've helped her with a "Business Start-Up", with generous support we have set up a cafe business and given her six months support to eastablish a business that will enable her to look after her family in a secure and manageable environment.
Another life changing and life giving initiative that shows how we can all make a difference as we share our good fortune with others .
Coming soon
In JUNE we will be asking our friends and followers to consider
an EOFY donation (as all Australian donations are tax deductible
and this is a great time of year to review your giving, and maybe add a bit more to cover cost of living increases.
We will also have another NEWSLETTER from Nepal coming soon, so please check back to see what a difference your giving makes.
We are hoping to have another student start university very soon and are seeking support so that Ayog can follow his passion for environmental science.
We live in ever-changing times, and to contibute to a better tomorrow is a life giving practice that we can tangibly enjoy together.
Newsletter from Nepal.
December 2024
Vol. 9 of our newsletter produced by Zoya, received this initial response.
"Another year full of new beginnings comes an end. Bringing us many joyful
memories, sad ridden goodbyes, joyous
celebrations and many new opportunities'. 2024 will be a year to remember."
Thank you for each and every donation, for together we are able to build a family of families and make an ocean of difference. See our latest news here:
How you can help
Donations in Australia are
TAX DEDUCTIBLE
1. Join with us and become a regular sponsor, you'll discover IGWR, you will make a real difference in the lives of the kids and you will discover that we receive something wonderful when we share with others.
2. Make a one off donation or run a fundraising activity to support our work. This again can be an inspiring experience as you join together with others to create a gift for the kids in Nepal.
3. Redirect your birthday and Christmas gift lists to the kids in Nepal. It's also a great way to share the whole idea that generosity creates a better tomorrow.