Giving Back

Giving Back

A big part of what were about here at yum box is making sure your eating good healthy snacks. However having seen some of the extremes of poverty here on planet earth we also want to make sure that were helping some of those most in need. That’s why we want you to choose where 10% of the profit from your purchase will go.

Simply add any of our incredibly delicious snacks to your cart or purchase any pre made box. Then when you go to checkout you’ll have the option to choose between one of these 3 awesome causes.

Project 1 – Ethnic Tibetan Orphans

In Nepal there is a large Ethnic Tibetan population. Some live in the border area with China (Tibet) and are Nepali. But there are many that are refugees from Tibet. This has occures as a result of the Chinese invasion of Tibet 70 years ago.

Presently we are helping support an Ethnic Tibetan team who are taking care of a number of orphan children. We also help sponsor a small amount for children from the high mountains to help pay for their High School education in Kathmandu.

Project 2 – Calves for remote villagers in the Thar desert

The Thar desert covers a vast area of land in Southern Pakistan and North West India. It is the 10th largest desert in the world.

Here people live simple lives growing crops where water is available and raising their livestock.

The locals have a hardy breed of cattle which is suited to this harsh environment. Its this breed of cow we love to be able to donate to hand picked families who need it the most.

Through the work of a local ngo we partner with, families within these remote communities are having their economies strengthened and their livelihoods reinforced.

When everything you own isn’t worth more than 50 dollars being given a 100 dollar cow which provides milk and potentially calves is a big deal.

Project 3 – Kunhar Hospital in remote Pakistani Kashmir

Our good friends in the Pakistani side of Kashmir run a remote hospital and are the only medical facility for miles around.

Starting 40+ years ago Dr Haroon with his wife and small family in tow, established what is now the Kunhar hospital. Starting out with nothing more than a small shack like medical post. They have grown the premises and capacity of the hospital so now people from all around can come and receive treatment and counselling for a myriad of conditions.

However finance is always an ongoing issue. In a country where there’s little to no government assistance. Along with their remote and conflict riddled location. It makes getting equipment and funds a challenge at the best of times.

To put it in perspective the hospitals here in NZ have a budget of 50 million upwards a year whereas Kunhar Hospital has a budget of roughly 300,000 USD a year.

Equipment, supplies, maintenance, staff pay, medical outreaches. These are all areas where we want to be able to contribute to this amazing cause.

Manuka
May 25, 2020

Project 1 – Ethnic Tibetan Orphans

Project 2 – Calves for remote villagers in the Thar desert

Project 3 – Kunhar Hospital in remote Pakistani Kashmir

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