The Community

Jhumlawang village is a home of about 1000 people from 6 major ethnic-groups of Nepal: Chhetri, Dalits, Gurung, Magar, Newar, and Thakuri. We have been living in absolute harmony for generations. Any issues that arise between members of the community are being dealt by village leaders- called Bhaladmi (gentlemen/women). After receiving a complaint, they call a public meeting to hear both side of stories, see evidences, and take witnesses before they give their decision, which is expected to be respect from the both parties. However, if any party does not agree with the decision, they could go ahead to take the issue further to the government officials. The village meeting that took place on 20th December 2008 recognized that it is absolutely necessary to build a community center in order to give sense of unity, keep and preserve essence of harmony that we have within, and to be better organized.

Jhumlawang Community Health Centre (JCHC)

The Community Health Centre project is one of the major projects of JVF-NEPAL. Once it comes in full operation, it will serve not only the community members of Jhumlawang, but more than 25,000 people from our neighboring villages who have been suffering like we have, for several decades from basic health issues, such as: burns, chicken pox, cholera, cut, diarrhea, fever, flu, and stomach upset, among others.