18/01/2026
The Lamas’ Story,
The Lama family were living quietly at the edge of the jungle in Simthali, in central Nepal. when they were robbed of their entire life savings — just 70 euros, but everything they owed.
Fearing for their safety, they left their home and moved closer to the road.
With the help of kind neighbours, they built a small shelter from salvaged metal, wood, and plastic. It offers little protection from cold and rain, and with no running water or protection from any dangerous storms. This was the only place where they felt safe to start again.
We are New Growth, a registered Irish charity working in central Nepal to help rural families build sustainable livelihoods through farming, cooperatives, and community support.
When we learned of their situation, we could not imagine our own grandparents having to live like this. They now receive regular rice, and we have supported them with a few goats previously . We have also provided extra chickens in this moment , and warm blankets, ensuring they are cared for through the cold months. But this is only survival. They are in their eighties and nineties. Their health is fragile and they are living in a roadside shelter that no one should have to endure.
SPECIAL APPEAL
We are launching a special appeal to build the Lama family a small, safe home and to secure a little piece of land where they can live in peace. Our goal is not just to help them survive, but to give them comfort, safety, and dignity in the final years of their lives.
With your support, we can give them what every elder deserves:
A warm home, A place of safety, and the chance to live their remaining years with dignity and peace
Safer by the road The Lamas’ Story,The Lama family were living quietly at the edge of the jungle in Simthali, in central Nepal. when they were robbed of their entire life savings — just 70 euros, but everything they owed. Fearing for their safety,...