Business will boom....we hope!

With our building almost completed, the Samunnat board made a brave decision.  Given that our reason d'être is to empower women who are victims of violence, equip them to earn a living, teach them about their rights, and help them see the strength, courage and wisdom that they possess, they decided to make a step towards doing this is a very practical way.In the small field next to our building, which we purchased to provide home for a cow and chickens, we are also now building three very simple shutter shops. This means we have space for three small shops which are open onto the street and close with a roller shutter. They are very familiar to travellers in Nepal. One of these has a small back room and the intention is that they can be rented at reduced rates by some of the women as they establish a small business. The room with the back will be for a small beauty parlour, another will be good for a small vegetable shop and the other would suit a tailoring shop.  Unfortunately for me, none really seem appropriate for the espresso coffee shop and gluten free snacks but I can live with that!We hope the building will be complete in another month or so and we will introduce you to the tenants when they move in. And to the cows and chickens!