1. Livelihood building
2. Construction of toilettes
3. School supplies and recreation center for the kids.  

 During this visit we had a detailed discussion with the villagers to assess their needs. Based on their request and our own assessment, we are giving top priority to the construction of toilettes and providing clean water. So far, the government or other agencies have not built any for the villagers with the exception of 2 or 3 toilettes for the entire village. The village also had minimal water but there is a natural spring nearby. We have decided to provide pipes so that the water can be channeled to the village. In accordance with our earlier strategy, we will provide the materials, plans and training and the villagers will build the toilettes themselves as well as lay down the pipes for water. We have already contacted National Sanitation Mission’s Communication and Capacity Development Unit (which looks after water supply and toilettes) and will get some technical help from them. Their plans have been endorsed by UNICEF as well. One of the primary schools in the area is operating from a tent and an open shed. This was provided by the government and is not adequate. We will check with the authorities to see if they are planning to build something permanent there any time soon. If not, then we will build a sturdier structure for the school. We will also provide school supplies and some recreation room for the kids as this is not likely to be provided by the government. Livelihood building is out third priority right now and we will revisit this issue at a later stage. So the priority now is 

1. Toilettes and clean water
2. School supplies, recreation hall and possibly a sturdier structure for school.
3. Livelihood building

  I will provide another update at an appropriate time.