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Jake Epperly presenting a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal

Jyoti Women's Program is hoping to finish their facility soon.

During this trip, Jake continued his work with Recovering Group (Men's Residential Treatment Program), Jyoti Sisters (Women's Residential Treatment Program) and Angels (Women for Recovery).

In working with Recovering Group, Jake provided training and support in basic accounting/bookkeeping methods. He presented a free workshop entitled "Educational Components of Treatment for the Alcoholic/Addict" to their staff. He also worked on the organizational development of the group with key staff members.

Jake also provided a training to Jyoti on educational needs of patients in treatment. He made a special donation to pay for continuing treatment for a woman who has done well in treatment and has no place to live. He also met with board members discussing ideas for selling pressed flower cards in the USA. There was also some discussion and planning in regard to helping them develop a website.

In working with the women's drop in center (DIC), Jake helped them to establish weekly self help meetings. He provided a one-day training to all of the staff and helped them structure their board. RBB donated money for board games.

Jake met with Bijay Panjay for a second time. He was one of the first people to recover in Nepal through use of 12 step programs. He expressed a strong interest in helping RBB help establish a men and women's half-way house in Nepal. Other new ideas generated from the trip included registering with Nepalese government as an NGO, identifying one local to help RBB on site and possibly opening an office there.

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