TOPOGRAPHY SCENARIO
Nepal is naturally divided into three main “belts” running east to west.
- 1. Terai: about 17% of the total land area of the one-third of Nepal, known as “the terai.”
- 2. Hills: the central belt of Nepal is the hill region, ranging in altitude from 610 meters (2,000 ft.) to 1,600 meters (5,249 ft.). This belt consists mostly of hills and valleys and here lies Kathmandu, the capital, and largest, city.
- 3. Himalayan: the trans-Himalayan region lies along the northern sector of Nepal. It is between 1,600 meters (5249 ft.) and 8,848 meters (29028 ft.) at the peak of mt. Everest, the highest mountain on earth.
- 4. Climate: there are five clearly defined climatic zones in Nepal: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-arctic.
- 5. Peoples: Nepal is a country of mixed races, languages, religion and cultures. Different peoples have come into the area from all directions, mostly from the north, mongoloid types, and south, Aryan Indian people
NEPAL AND CHRISTIANITY
Nepal is known as the paradise of mountains. The Himalayan range, which contains the tallest peak of the world, rests in Nepal; a small country nestled between the mammoth nations of India and china. The population of Nepal is around 30 million and is composed of many tribes, cultures, and languages. After centuries of Hindu monarchy, the revolution of 1990 saw Nepal evolve into constitutional monarchy. This offered partial freedom of religion and allowed the Christian church to start growing rapidly. However, lack of resources and continued resistance from the pagan majority has hampered a greater work, and the church continues to suffer and struggle.
NEPAL IS A FEDERAL REPUBLIC DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY
A federal republic was established in May 2008 which ended 240 years of monarchy rule in Nepal. The politics of Nepal functions within a framework of a republic with a multi-party system. Currently, the position of president (head of state) is occupied by Bidhya Devi Bhandari. The position of prime minister (head of government) is held by Mr. K.P Sharma Oli.executive power is exercised by the prime minister and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in the constituent assembly.
EXISTING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITY
Evangelical Christian Alliance in Nepal is one of the officially registered Christian organizations with the government. Legal support has been granted for our humanitarian work, including medical outreach, clean well water construction, and food/medicine/clothing provision for the poorest people. To start children homes, orphanages and Christian School permits are granted to this organization for the welfare and benefit of poor and suffering children of Nepal at this time. The main problem in the ancient caste system, an unwritten code that stratifies society and gives preference to a small, rich minority. Due to lack of opportunity, the majority of the populations have remained illiterate, uneducated and ignored.
Those who have found the light of our Lord Jesus Christ are immediately rejected from the families and the community. Most Christians are from the lowest caste and have no opportunities for employment. The churches are facing continuous financial shortage which hinders them from providing money. Thus, we are totally dependent on support from the wealthy, western churches that are currently immune from these challenges.
None of this would be possible without you. Your prayers, your support, and your encouragements keep us going. We mean that sincerely. Your prayerful consideration and giving will carry us forward into the year in the future. Thank you for all you do. It means more than these words can express and appreciate you.
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