Comments about ‘Utahns go to Nepal to lift people out of poverty’

so you want to help the poor...............

try the Indian reservations in the dakotas, wy., montana. You don't have to travel far........... poverty and need is your neighbor, not far far away... but here in the intermountain region.

Well, sure, I can think of 20 places to help right here nearby too. But, I will never criticize those who are doing good!

Good job to those 23 people reaching out to help. The world needs more people like you.

I understand where the previous two commentators are coming from - and they're right in saying there are people all around us - wherever we live - who need help. However, since I have lived and worked in Nepal for the past 14 years on various service projects unrelated to ChOICE or Nepal Hope, I also understand that the Nepalese people have no social network available. That certainly cannot be said for our indigenous people in North America. Developing the ability of the local people to help themselves is the whole point of the exercise and then knowing when to back off, letting them continue to help each other.....works. I've seen it happen. CHOICE does an excellent job of this. Unfortunately, government sponsored programs in most developed countries tend to take the "parental responsibility" approach and many of the "children" never do learn to be self-sufficient. You need to see the pure joy on the faces of these villagers as they become successful in providing for themselves, using their new found skills to support their family and better their community. Then you, too, will understand. Congratualations to CHOICE and their partners for a great example!