The German Embassy in Beijing contributed 24,000 RMB and the local contribution was 8,281 RMB that allowed construction of five household-based greenhouses. Before this project was implemented, households grew vegetables in their unsheltered backyards that barely produced enough vegetables for the families because of cold weather at high elevation. No vegetables at all grew during winter consequently, households typically used 20 percent of the limited family income to buy vegetables in Zhongdian Town. Now, with the new greenhouses the families can produce vegetables all year, saving money for other uses. Qiliyangzong (b. 1969) is a farmer. She said, “There are nine people in my family. Two of my three sons attend school. My husband and parents are farmers and our main income is based on agriculture. We have enough labor to do housework. With the money I save (because of the greenhouse), I can support my sons to continue their study.” This pilot project will encourage other households to build greenhouses. [Gyalthang: Quni Tibetan Village, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, PR China]