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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.