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Lumanti Support Group for Shelter is a non-government organisation dedicated to the alleviation of urban poverty in Nepal through the improvement of shelter conditions. At Lumanti, shelter means the whole living environment, therefore, Lumanti`s activities are wide-ranging. They include shelter upgrades, micro-finance, education and children`s programmes, good governance, gender equity and advocacy.
Lumanti works in 68 slum and squatter communities throughout Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Thimi facilitating three programmes :
1. The Urban Community Empowerment Programme [supported by Action Aid Nepal]
2. Water and Sanitation Programme [supported by Water Aid Nepal].
3. Support for Displaced Poor Urban Communities [supported by Ockenden International].
Lumanti`s Vision...
The urban poor are living in improved shelter and socio-economic conditions, with increased self-dignity.
Lumanti works in 68 slum and squatter communities throughout Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Thimi facilitating three programmes :
1. The Urban Community Empowerment Programme [supported by Action Aid Nepal]
2. Water and Sanitation Programme [supported by Water Aid Nepal].
3. Support for Displaced Poor Urban Communities [supported by Ockenden International].
Lumanti`s Vision...
The urban poor are living in improved shelter and socio-economic conditions, with increased self-dignity.
