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The children's clothes are given out in Lumbini, Nepal

Lumbini, Nepal

@JudyEv (326351)

Rockingham, Australia

October 11, 2018 6:09pm CST

Here are some more photos from my husband’s trip to Lumbini in Nepal. They have now given out the clothes which he said were well-received. Back home in Western Australia we had just started to buy clothes at our op shops (thrift stores) when someone left three boxes of children’s clothes on our doorstep. I have no idea who the kind soul was but there were so many that we didn’t need to spend more of our money on clothes. This meant we could buy some bikes to help children get to school. The clothes were mostly for little girls and babies but we already had a good supply of boys’ clothes so all was good. The photos are self-explanatory but there is one of a pump which is typical of what the group is installing. They are old-fashioned pumps but work well and there is very little that can go wrong with them. They are ideal for this situation.

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@marguicha (216020)

• Chile

12 Oct 18

it is a wonderful idea to share what we have and others need.

The pictures are wonderful.

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@marguicha (216020)

• Chile

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv I saw that when I went to Kunayala, the land of the Kunas is Panama.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

They seem to be having so much fun in the straw. Just good innocent fun.

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@ptrikha_2 (45579)

• India

12 Oct 18

@marguicha kunayala sounds like an Indo-Sanskrit name !

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

12 Oct 18

You are a blessing to so many!

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thank you. I think you do pretty well yourself.

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@RasmaSandra (73860)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 Oct 18

Wonderful photos and lucky children I love that little boy in the shirt with the cats. He is adorable. I am happy things are going so well. Great pump.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

He is cute isn't he? I'm pretty sure that is one of the shirts we sent over.

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@Inlemay (17714)

• South Africa

11 Oct 18

I dont understand why people hoard clothing - I like that they give it away. There are so many people in the world, all over that could do with the long hanging items in everyone's cupboards. Which reminds me, my hubby is off to Namibia soon and I send all our small/large/not fitting/outdated items for the people in the northern rural areas.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

That's good that you're sending clothes to Namibia. I love the sound of that word.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58192)

• Centralia, Washington

12 Oct 18

Those are such sweet photos. Your husband must have enjoyed the trip as he helped distribute the goods.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

He would have enjoyed it for sure. It's always nice to be able to help people.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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12 Oct 18

Wonderful pic

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

It's a beauty isn't it? Kids are much the same all over the world.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

@YrNemo I've just realised I thought it was the kids playing in the hay that you were referring to. But the picture is still nice.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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12 Oct 18

@JudyEv Made me think of how kids in first world countries!!! They have too much too many!

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

12 Oct 18

so much great support and generosity here

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@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv very much so yes

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thanks it is a good thing they are doing.

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@LadyDuck (459629)

• Switzerland

12 Oct 18

I have donated so many bags of clothes from my mom's apartment. I would have loved to be able to give to Vince, they would have been surely better received in Nepal.

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@LadyDuck (459629)

• Switzerland

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv They wear different dresses for sure, I thought about towels and bed sheets.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

@LadyDuck Oh I see. Yes I'm sure they would go down really well. We did price some blankets before the bikes were suggested but the logistics were too difficult and we couldn't find any that were a reasonable price.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

It can be hard to find the best place to donate some things. I'm not sure how adult clothes would go there. They don't really seem to wear Western dress - at least the women don't.

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@wolfgirl569 (95947)

• Marion, Ohio

12 Oct 18

Thats wonderful. But the baby does not look all that thrilled with her new outfit.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

She/he doesn't does he/she? Probably wondering what all the fuss is about. lol

@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

@wolfgirl569 Quite likely.

@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

Glad to see the pump Vince and his group has given the Nepalese folk. Water is life. Bless you, Vince and his group for your kindness.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

They have had over 30 pumps installed now so are turning their attention more towards helping the schools.

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv That's great, Ms. Judy!

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

@sunrisefan At that point you do start to feel your efforts are making a difference. However there was a man at one of the meetings who says his community is very poor and needs a well so perhaps they will go a bit further afield now.

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@Hannihar (129609)

• Israel

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv You guys are so special doing this for the children. My hat goes off to you and the special thing you are doing.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thank you very much Hanni. We're lucky to be in a position where we can help.

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@Hannihar (129609)

• Israel

14 Oct 18

@JudyEv I am glad you are in a position to help but there are many out there that are also in a position to help but do not. I still say you guys are special to do that for them.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 18

@Hannihar Thanks Hanni.

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@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

12 Oct 18

Such a happy thing to do a blessing thanks for sharing it Judy.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thanks. There are many small ways in which we can help others. It isn't always about the big stuff. And I'm sure these children will remember these things and go on to do what they can to help others.

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@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv I am really happy to see this Judy.

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@arunima25 (85690)

• Bangalore, India

12 Oct 18

Such a noble work and look at those bright faces receiving it.

That is a hand pump for water. I have one like that in my grandparent's house. It was a fun activity for us as children to pump water from it.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

@arunima25 That is what the wells do - go deep enough that the water is pure.

@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

These pumps are the best to use in this area as there is little that can go wrong with them.

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@arunima25 (85690)

• Bangalore, India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv And it can very deep down Earth to get the underground water that is safe for consumption.

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@Hussain201 (100)

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12 Oct 18

Wonderful pictures

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

I like the little person in the pink shirt. I don't think he/she quite knows what it's all about.

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@Hussain201 (100)

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12 Oct 18

@JudyEv so great

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@pitstop (13065)

• India

12 Oct 18

Thanks for the wonderful work. Great to see so much thought and effort and care. God bless!

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thank you very much. Have a great day.

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@shaggin (71671)

• United States

13 Oct 18

The one park down the street from me has one of those old well pumps. All the photos are so heart warming! I am so happy these people were able to receive these things. The little one on the bottom right in her new little outfit is so adorable. I am so happy you read this post! How wonderful you had so many clothes donated that you could buy the boys bikes to get to school.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

We had just started to buy at the op shops. Even they have 'sales' and discount days. So it was great bonus when we didn't have to spend that money.

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@just4him (307644)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Oct 18

That's great you received a large number of clothes before Vince left to add to what you already had so the children could benefit. Great pictures.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

One old suitcase was packed as tight as we could pack it. It will be left behind.

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@teamfreak16 (43419)

• Denver, Colorado

17 Oct 18

Free children's clothes is a good thing because they grow out of them so fast. I bet those things get handed down all over the village.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Oct 18

That would be a good thing. The news that the clothes would be handed out travelled like wildfire throughout the village and everyone turned up hoping to be given something.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

12 Oct 18

The picture tells a lot.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Yes, it does really, doesn't it?

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

12 Oct 18

Bless those people who are kind enough to help.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

Such a selfless thing to do. I donate every chance I get to Goodwill and local churches.

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@JudyEv (326351)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

There is always somewhere that is willing to take our cast-offs.