Nepal

Nepali (official language), many other languages including English

56,827 sq mi

Area

Languages

Population

Religion

Approx. 30 million

81% Hindus, 9% Buddhists, 7% Muslims

Life in Nepal

Life in Nepal, a nation of stunning natural beauty and diverse cultures, is marked by significant challenges in day-to-day living for many of its citizens. The country's rugged terrain, while offering breathtaking landscapes, often hampers infrastructure development and access to remote areas, making transportation and communication difficult. Economic conditions in Nepal are tough, with many relying on agriculture, which is susceptible to the whims of nature and climate change. Urban areas, particularly Kathmandu, face issues like overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate sanitation facilities. Access to quality healthcare and education remains limited, especially in rural and remote regions. Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and landslides, frequently disrupt life and have long-lasting impacts on communities. Despite these hardships, the Nepali people are known for their resilience and strong community bonds, often coming together to support each other in times of need.

A Little History

Three quarters of the country is mountainous and eight of the ten highest mountains in the world are in Nepal, including Mount Everest at approximately 29,000 ft. The southern strip of this country, squeezed between the two giants China and India, is fertile flatland. The further north you go, the higher the mountains become and the sparser the settlement becomes. The capital Kathmandu is the only major city of note in the country; as most Nepalis live in village settlements. Overall, Nepal is a very poor and underdeveloped country.

For decades, Nepal was ruled absolutely by the royal family. The Maoist uprisings from the mid-1990s ultimately led to the abolition of the monarchy and the introduction of a parliamentary democracy. Unfortunately, in recent years there has been repeated persecution of religious minorities by Nepalese Hindu nationalists in Nepal. An anti-conversion law came into force in 2018, and changing religion has been punishable ever since. Call of Hope workers continually experience harassment and must proceed very carefully in their evangelistic activities.

Our Work in Nepal

In 1986, Call of Hope began its pioneer missionary service among the Muslim minority in Nepal. Muslims are the second largest and fastest growing minority in Nepal, after Buddhists. They live particularly in the capital Kathmandu and in the southern parts of the country in the border region with India. The work of Call of Hope is concentrated here. Our employees visit the Muslims in their villages over impassable roads and bring them the good news of Jesus Christ. In recent years, as the Rohingya have been expelled from Myanmar, some of these refugees have come to Nepal. Our co-workers reach these Rohingya refugees with the word of God and support them with humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, the political environment and the increasing number of Hindu and Muslim extremists are making our important missionary work in Nepal more difficult, as is also the case in neighboring India.

Our work includes:

Personal Evangelism and Literature Distribution
Literature correspondence courses
Refugee aid for Rohingya refugees
Disaster relief, e.g. after floods and earthquakes
Caring for orphans
Sewing school
Evangelism via radio and internet
Church services and seminars to encourage and care for former Muslims

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Call of Hope Projects in Nepal

Call of Hope Frontline Workers are always on their way to the people in the refugee camps to distribute live-saving aid as well as the Gospel of Christ!
After unfortunate incidents like earthquakes and floods, our co-workers are already here, responding with life-saving aid for those in need.
The heart of our work is the scriptural mission. We distribute numerous evangelistic writings and books in over 40 languages, in which we address the important fundamentals of the Christian faith.
There are a variety of people groups discriminated against in Nepal, but Call of Hope offers training to those in need, especially sewing classes.