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The population of Changu Narayan is 5,297 people. The average monthly income is about NRs. 400 - 1000 per month (about 600 - 1500 YEN). Most people make their income by farming and making bricks. 84% of Changu Narayan population is uneducated. Male is earning 86% of their total income and women is earning 16% by weiving during their house duty. There are 3 schools in Changu Narayan, but they are lack of teachers and teaching materials. Even the existing teachers' teaching level is low due to the lack of trainings. Other than farming and brick making, they also earn their living as porters. The price is NRs.300 for carring 50kg for 2km. This is too difficult for the elders and it damages their health. Some people make local wine and sell at NRs. 20 per 1 litter. The learning center was built in 2001supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. At the moment, trainings are held for the women and the youth groups. But there is shortage of facility such as desks and chairs, and teaching materials for children. Moreover, there is a serious drinking water problem in Changu Narayan and the neighbouring villiages. The project was done to solve the above issues. Mr. Binod from a construction company had had many experiences with construction projects funded by over seas. He motivated the community to dig the ground for pipes, and was very cooperative to answer the villager's questions. The digging for the 2nd trench started on the July 17th. An average of 10 to 20 people participated in the work and a total about 500 people participated in the whole process. From teenagers to 60s dag trenchs. 80% of the participants were men, but 90% of stone and brick carrying were done by women. Water is very important for every body. To avoid unnecessary fights between villagers, we held meetings with all the staff. They were Changu Narayan water user committee, the Learning Center staff, ICA Japan, ICA Nepal, the Engineers and the construction company, and they made a contract. There were 2, 3 water sources around the Intank. If the community wants to extend the water pipe, they will be able to construct it using funds collected from the community. There are a total of 20 taps, and these taps will bring water to the Changu Narayan and Charlling villages. The time for fetching water has been reduced by more than 1 hour, and they now have access to more clean water. Women in the community started to plant trees around the Learning Center. They were taking good care of the Community Center. So far, 1200 people from all around Nepal have visited to participate in the training held in the learning center. The Learning center has facility as a guest house and a small cafe. From July 21st to 25th, we held 5 days training for T.O.T (Training of Trainers) at the ICA Nepal office. The trainers were 6 staff from ICA Nepal, and 13 people from Bhaktapur district participated. Ms. Maya, a teacher for knitting lives in Changu Narayan and holds knitting training 2 days a week for the Changu Narayan women's group. Mmicro credit training held once in every 2 weeks. Every person is being encouraged to creat a savings account with a minimum deposit of Rs. 5 (about 7.5 yen). Present number of members are 164. Training on organic farming methods using vegetables and livestock droppings, as well as training on chilly peppers were held. During the 3 days of training, the participants stayed in the learning center. Not only women, but also adult men, elder women and youth participated in the leadership training. After five years of training, community women are now able to participate in the meetings and trainings, and they can also give opinions and ideas with men. When we delivered the teaching materials, 110 students in Tauthali primary school arrived. A commemorative pencil was passed out to each students. Afterwards Nepal dance was presented by the students. The message was that We appreciate Japan's support. We will take care of the materials. You are welcome to Nagarkot any time.

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People do care about their own community, and eager to participate in the project. Sponsored by: National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization Implemented by: The Institute of Cultural Affairs: Japan LUCRE General Tinio Salasa Community November 2001~ August 2002 OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES Mt. Mapidya, located in Nueva Ecija on Luzon Island in the Philippines, is badly denuded, mainly because of illegal logging. Deforestation will soon destroy the remaining virgin forests on Mt. Mapidya, if it continues. Survival of Highland Indigenous People (HIP) is also threatened by the depletion of forest resources and disasters such as floods. Since 1997, ICA has been working in the Mapidya area with HIP and local partners on awareness raising, food security, and alternative income sources for the local people which are essential to conserve the environment properly. Our activities include biodiversity research, tree planting, literacy and environment education, and agroforestry. These activities attracted people living in the Mapidya mountain range, and a community was established in the Salasa area in 2000, and in Silewin area in 2001. HIP made a small but very valuable step toward sustainable resource use and the development of lively communities.

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Judy Weddle and Dennis Jennings contracted with The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). For the past year they have been part of an instructional team focused on delivering valuable management skills to national program managers and healthcare administrators who provide health solutions in poor and middle income countries. This took them to Mexico, France and Singapore to conduct facilitation training. They serve as a part of the core faculty for the International Management Development Pro- gramme (IMDP) where participatory facilitation training is integrated into the curriculum and ToP Methods are used in key Strategic Planning events within departments of the organization. Each of the courses focuses on different aspects of running a comprehensive health program including Management, Finance and Logistics, Leading Management Terms, Project Management and Budget Planning, Human Resources Management, and Mass Media and Communications. The Influencing, Networking, Collaborations course, part of a Facilitative Leadership Series, guides participants through conflict management, relationship management, and coalition building in order to train participants to create networks that can ensure a health program that meets its goals

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Work began in ICA projects in 2003. The goal was to mobilize communities to look for community solutions to the problem. Gradually the program implemented a number of activities that address the problem. The program changes as communities understand the problem and look for sustainable solutions. Since 2003, over 15,000 people were counseled and tested; 1000 people were trained in various skills; 30 villages were reached with awareness programs; 10 youth groups were formed and three of them received seed money to start income generation activities; 6300 orphans and most vulnerable children were supported. As a result there has been an increased knowledge about the spread and prevention of the disease; the acceptance by the Maasai community, long closed to the possibility that the disease does affect them; decreased denial and more AIDS patients receiving ARVs. ICA Tanzania’s capacity to implement HIV/AIDS related programs has increased Monduli and Longido Districts 
Mobilization of communities to fight HIV/AIDS problem
Running a VCT Centre at Mto wa Mbu township Mobile VCT
Home counseling and testing Handeni and Kilindi Districts
Provision of support to Global Fund Orphans and Most Vulnerable Children (MVC), including support for primary, secondary, and Vocational School: under five nutritious food, bedding, clothes, health services, scholastic supplies, and psychosocial support.
More than 30,000 receive free medical services

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