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Locals in the Bazaar, Jumla ,North West Nepal try

to stay warm in the Afternoon Sunshine.Late snows last year caused most of the rice harvest in the valley to be destroyed causing extreme poverty and hunger in the area.Concern Worlwide have set up an agency in the capital Kathmandu to help the poorest of people to help themselves by training and education.Food Security and Health and Sanitation are two of the biggest problems facing these mountain people.Pic Arthur Ellis/Press 22.

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Dominic Crowley,Concern 01 4177749
Gerry Reynolds Concern 01 4177700