Jane Carter

Post-Earthquake Recovery in the Melamchi Valley

Helvetas has to date supported the rebuilding of 2,174 earthquake-resilient homes through different mechanisms.

Written by Jane Carter - 06. June 2017

Nepal’s Trail Bridge Programme: Engaging Women and Men Alike?

Women clearly need pro-active support to allow them to participate effectively in community activities.

Written by Jane Carter - 05. May 2017

"Just Because I Help My Wife Does Not Mean That I Am Less of a Man"

About an approach of linking changes in expectations of men’s and women’s roles to behavioural change for improved sanitation and hygiene.

Written by Jane Carter - 12. April 2017

Building Back Better in Nepal: Prioritising Disadvantaged Individuals for Training

Trainings on earthquake-resistant construction were provided through the Employment Fund Skills for Reconstruction project,

Written by Jane Carter - 21. February 2017

Focusing on the Most Vulnerable in Madagascar

In common with all our country programmes, the Madagascar team have developed a definition of what it means to be disadvantaged in their country context.

Written by Jane Carter - 09. January 2017

The Power of Numbers: Women in Local Governance in Bangladesh

Thanks to the Sharique project, women are elected to the Union Parishads office – the lowest administrative unit in Bangladesh. They are increasingly well-informed and politically savvy.

Written by Jane Carter - 23. December 2016