Gateway To Nepal is selling Himalayan Batik Christmas cards that were handmade in Nepal to support the work with ex-slave families in western Nepal. The price is $12 for a set of 5 assorted designs. They are blank inside so you can add your own greeting or photo. If you would like to purchase any, or would like to sell some yourself to family and friends, please contact us!

Nepali-Made Christmas Card - Pointsettia

Many projects are in the works to serve these former slave families including providing clean drinking water, supporting two schools, purchasing water buffaloes for families, offering microloan opportunities and providing emergency aid for villages devastated by recent flooding.

These cards were handmade in Nepal and are sold by The Nepal Leprosy Trust. The NLT was founded in 1972 with the purpose of improving the lifestyle of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized people. This project employs more then 20 producer families who are able to move towards a greater economic, social and psychological inclusion. All proceeds from the sale of these cards will go directly towards helping the people of western Nepal.

Check out truestoriesfrommarian.blogspot.com for more information about current happenings in western Nepal.