But wouldn't the increase in living standards in the cities inevitably have spill-over effects in the villages too? Just like workers in foreign countries sending remittances back home, don't the workers in the cities do the same and send money back to their families in the villages? Also, the government can use the revenues created by the businesses in the cities to upgrade the living standards in the villages, haina? Thanks for the wonderful discussions, everyone! My personal conclusion out of all this: A desperate country like Nepal needs help on every level. Like I already said somewhere above, primary education is just as important as higher education and, in turn, that is just as critical as providing better opportunities for the college graduates. To expect one organization, or one individual for that matter, to provide assistance on all levels is not feasible. Everyone must do whatever they can, whereever they can, and hope that someone else would pick up the tabs elsewhere. Organizations like HeNN is doing a remarkable work for the underprivileged children on it's part, taking into consideration they have great limitations. And I wish others stepped up to the plate and tried to do more elsewhere. The primary responsibility of providing for the citizens of Nepal lies with the government of Nepal, of course. Therefore, while trying to help the needy in whatever way we can, as citizens, we must also put constant pressure on the government to do the right thing. This is just as important as donating a few dollars to charitable organizations. One cannot do this alone either. Where one can begin is that if you know, let others know -- spread awareness. Everyone fulfilling their respective parts will, in the long run, result in increased prosperity for all. In the meantime, Shirish, as Ashu pointed out, it might also be a good idea to allocate some of HeNN's funds for self evaluation too, if it hasn't been done yet. Also, I am sure the good fellows at HeNN has thought about sustainability of their projects so that the infrastructures that they've helped to put in place will remain sustainable in terms of it being of good use into many, many years to come. To everyone else, one small thing you can do for your country right is to donate a few bucks! HeNN is here. Some others might need it in the future. आ‍-आफ्नो गछ्यले भ्याये सम्म आज दिम्, भोलि पनि दिम्, अनि आउँदा बर्षहरुमा पनि दिई राखम्। This not to say we must support every organization that claims to do social work in Nepal, but we must use our best judgements. So far, to the best of my judgement, HeNN has proven to be one of the better ones.