Big SisterTilden Project Nepal was founded in 2001 by Chris and Zarina Brewer whilst working as Teacher Trainers for Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) in 28 schools in the Syangja region of Nepal. When they heard of the death of their close friend Tilden Revell in a road accident, Chris and Zarina decided to dedicate to his memory a library they were setting up at Sarbodaya Secondary School.

The £500 sent by Tilden’s family from his savings provided far more than the necessary library books.

In February 2003, Tilden’s Aunt - Patricia Prior Burnett, died suddenly. Her sons wanted her memorial fund of £900 to be used to assist the development work commenced in Tilden’s name.

Thus the Tilden Project Nepal was born.

Having experienced how much can be achieved with a modest sum of money, Tilden’s family and friends are determined to continue with such creative work in Tilden’s memory in a place he planned to visit, in ways he himself would have approved.

In 2006 Tilden Project Nepal gained Registered Charity status. It is now run from the UK by a group of seven Trustees. The work in Aruchour is overseen by a Manager and a Management Team. They are advised by a Committee of twelve residents of Aruchour representing the whole community.

Every penny donated to Tilden Project Nepal goes directly to the work in Nepal.

All administration costs are met by Tilden’s family.

Work Completed In 2003-2004

Continuing Work Of Tilden Project Nepal

  • School library stocked with Nepali/English and Nepali books
  • Library service to 28 schools via a tin trunk exchange system
  • Senior female students paid to administer the library enabling them to remain in education
  • Text books loaned to children of limited means
  • Women’s literacy programmes
  • Reference books provided for local health care workers
  • Water supply at Sarbodaya Secondary School repaired to prevent recurrence of typhoid
  • Essential building repairs

Current Work Central to Aims of Tilden Project Nepal

  • Nursery education: provision and funding of the Patricia Nursery (for 3-5 year olds)
  • Smokeless stove scheme: employing local craftsmen to install a simple smokeless stove
    in all 800 homes in Aruchour