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The monsoon rains of 2007 saw much flooding in the southern flat lands of Nepal.  The Sonaha people group live along the banks of one of the rivers in the west of Nepal that flooded causing great distruction.  Seven Sonaha villages were damaged, one being swept away completely.  In response to a plea for help from a group of local churches FONIC Trust linked with Samaritan's Purse Ireland to provide food, shelter and medical supplies for this socially excluded group.  In addition to the supply of aid materials we are currently working with our church partners in the area to identify land and build a new village in a safer location to replace the village swept away last August.

Training Christian men and women in bible knowledge is an important aspect of FONIC Trust's work.  Many of Nepal's Christians come from poorly educated backgrounds, many have difficultly reading and writing, all are eager to learn from God's word.  Whether it be a group of trainee pastors / church workers, Sunday School teachers or a youth group we welcome every opportunity to engage with local believes in bible training.

There are few Chrisitian books written in Nepali for Nepali women.  FONIC Trust is committed to encouraging Nepali Christian women.  in 2007 in conjunction with a renowned Nepali ladies worker FONIC Trust undertook the translation and publication of the well known English title "Ten Girls Who Changed the World". This publication has been a roaring success selling 1000 copies in the first three months of publication.  A second print-run was undertaken with 50% of the run pre sold. plans are afoot to start a second translation of a silimar title.

Too many children in Nepal suffer from medical conditions that could be very easily averted.  This little boy presented with classic signs of malnutrition.  He was living in a good home but tradition and ingnorance both contributed to his condition.  He was weaned too soon and put on a standard diet of boiled rice and the water from the cooked vegetables that he father would eat. There was neither protein nor fruit in his diet.  Following some simple interventions which included basic health education, provision of good quality food and a small grant he is now a healthy five year oil.

For several years FONIC Trust has been conducting Health Screening Camps in a number of schools located in poor regions of Kathmandu and beyond.  Over the years medical professionals have identified various complaints such as a heart mummer to skin disorders, worms and dental problems.  To support the screening work we also provide funding for poor families whose children have been identified as needing additional medication and treatment.

Education is not free in Nepa, even the State schools demand a fee.  For many, particularly those living in remote areas of caught in poverty education of their children can be fraught with financial worry.  FONIC Trust is currently supporting a number of children through their education. Some are at primary level in country schools, some secondary level in Kathmandu and two are at post SLC (post GCSE level) studying for entrance into higher level education.  The common denominator for all our children is that their families struggle financially.

Christians in Nepal meet for worship on a Saturday morning. Each week approximately 200 believers will gather at Grace Church which is situated in the south of Kathmandu.  In addition to two worship services on a Saturday well over fifty children attend 'Sunday School' and there are over twenty home groups meeting during the week.

FONIC Trust has had a long relationship with Grace Church and is active in assisting in its training programme for Church Planters, Youth Leaders and Children's workers. 

What started as one church twelve years ago has grown into a group of churches with nineteen daughter churches operating in various locations across Nepal.  To support this growth a monthly training programme for Pastors and Leaders runs throughout the year with ongoing ministry team visits to local churches taking place at the same time.  In 2006 a Churches Council was established to oversee the work of the Grace Churches Network.

We are committed to support Pastor's living and working in rural areas of Nepal.  Often these men will travel for days to meet and encourage clusters of Christians living in isolated areas.  Their absence from home places strain on their families with wives and children having to work hard in the field to make up for the father who is ministering to other people.

It is alway encouraging to met with these pastors and find out what is happening in their areas. Their stories revolve around God's protection, healings and people turing to faith in Christ Jesus.

For as little as £30 per month you can help support a Pastor working in a remote part of Nepal.

Nineteen children and young people ranging in age from five to seventeen both boys and girls.

Established in the early 2000s this home has in the last eighteen months become a major focus for our work.

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing children grow and develop in a safe environment.

Several of the children are orphans and  have been abandoned by their wider family.  Several of the children have been rescued from extremely difficult family circumstances involving abuse, alcoholism and child labour.

Introduction

The Mahema Project, founded in 2006 by FONIC Trust, is a unique combination of commercial business enterprise functioning within a community care and development framework. The Project is recognised in Nepal as Mahema Industries (Pvt) Ltd, a foreign investment company registered with the Department of Industry of the Government of Nepal. The company was a licence to ‘Purchase, Distil, Process, Package and Export Essential Oils

Business as mission

“BAM practitioners use business ventures not only to make a financial profit, but to act as an avenue for the gospel. They administer their companies like any Christian running a business: ethically, honestly, and with concern for the business's neighbours. Yes, they exist to provide jobs and services and to make profits... The business itself is a means to spread the gospel and to plant churches. BAM companies increasingly have a global flavour, creating jobs in developing countries (unlike traditional aid or missions work) and making disciples who carry the gospel to the larger, hard-to-reach community. The BAM model affirms that business is a Christian calling; .... and that rightly done, 'kingdom businesses' offer economic, social, and spiritual help to employees, customers, and nations.” [Steve Rundle, associate professor of economics at Biola University].

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