SAHODAR Nepal
Nepal has a history of slavery and it is only in the last generation or two that this has ceased to be common practice. Many of the descendants of slaves today remain trapped with a legacy of no self-respect. "A dog could enter his master's house. A slave could not! Once a slave, always a slave," was the background in which they grew up. This attitude largely continues today in the more rural areas, such as in and around the community of Garambesi.
Thanks to the work of SAHODAR in Nepal, such attitudes are changing. Local people are slowly being empowered to break free from the past.
SAHODAR was born out of the vision of four brothers, Tuk, Chanman, Shiva and Bhim, all former slaves. They were given the rare opportunity to have an education, which has lead to their current positions of influence within and beyond the immediate community. Shiva was the first former slave to qualify as a medical doctor in all of Nepal. They all have wonderful testimonies of their coming through suffering to find faith in Christ Jesus which now drives them on to help the community in which they grew up. Rather than seek their own desires, they are committed to bringing salvation and development to the struggling community in which they grew up. In 2002 they initiated SAHODAR, since when the organization has gained official charitable status, local and national government recognition, and is very highly regarded within the wide geographical area.
Thanks to the work of SAHODAR in Nepal, such attitudes are changing. Local people are slowly being empowered to break free from the past.
SAHODAR was born out of the vision of four brothers, Tuk, Chanman, Shiva and Bhim, all former slaves. They were given the rare opportunity to have an education, which has lead to their current positions of influence within and beyond the immediate community. Shiva was the first former slave to qualify as a medical doctor in all of Nepal. They all have wonderful testimonies of their coming through suffering to find faith in Christ Jesus which now drives them on to help the community in which they grew up. Rather than seek their own desires, they are committed to bringing salvation and development to the struggling community in which they grew up. In 2002 they initiated SAHODAR, since when the organization has gained official charitable status, local and national government recognition, and is very highly regarded within the wide geographical area.
The house where the four brothers grew up and where the work of SAHODAR Nepal began.
SAHODAR Nepal is founded upon being:
The word SAHODAR is a play on the Nepalese word for Community, which is very apt.
Would you like to help support the work of SAHODAR in Nepal? If so, please:
- Sustainable - All projects to be self-sustaining
- Holistic - for the spirit, mind and body ... the whole person
- Attitudinal Renovation - to enable former slaves to have a sense of value and self worth, within a Christian context
The word SAHODAR is a play on the Nepalese word for Community, which is very apt.
Would you like to help support the work of SAHODAR in Nepal? If so, please:
Pray for us - for SAHODAR in Nepal and the UK
Publicise us - talk with family, friends and work colleagues about SAHODAR - Public awareness of this work is so valuable
Partner - Join SAHODAR UK as a member and help us with whatever skills, knowledge, enthusiasm or interest you have. All are welcome
Consider making a one off financial donation or maybe a regular, monthly gift. A small gift given in the UK is worth so much more in Nepal.
Publicise us - talk with family, friends and work colleagues about SAHODAR - Public awareness of this work is so valuable
Partner - Join SAHODAR UK as a member and help us with whatever skills, knowledge, enthusiasm or interest you have. All are welcome
Consider making a one off financial donation or maybe a regular, monthly gift. A small gift given in the UK is worth so much more in Nepal.
Charity Commission Number: 1151639
Registered with Companies House: 8070198
If you have any further questions please contact John George, the treasurer of SAHODAR UK at [email protected]
Registered with Companies House: 8070198
If you have any further questions please contact John George, the treasurer of SAHODAR UK at [email protected]
