Strong
linkages help the success
of
even the smallest village initiatives.
Bridge
sitting calls for social agreement.
The
milk delivery service goes airborne.
In
1960 Helvetas built first the suspension bridge over Marsyangdi. In 1964
with technical support from the Swiss Government and Helvetas the Nepali
Government established the Suspension Bridge Division (SBD).
RURAL
DEVELOPMENT
Coppersmith
with his apprentice
Part
of the target group
part
of the target area
Philosphies
have changed. Years ago a good project provided needed infrastructure like
drinking water systems and technical support. Today a project that just
did this without ensuring greater real involvement by the local people
would be considered anachronistic.
WATER
AND SANITATION
Running
water tap nearby saves precious time and weary legs
Communities
have to work hard
to
finish construction before next planting season
Images
and text from the Helvetas brochure "Yesterday, Today and ...", Kathmandu
1997 and Helvetas Nepal "INFO Nr. 4 /1997"
The
Suspension Bridge Division (SBD) built hundreds of suspension bridges in
Nepal. Tourists crossing rivers by suspension bridges take profit of Helvetas'
technical support. And support needs supporters. May be you?
