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Social Development Center in Nepal
Nepal
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Summary of Project:
The SDC is home to thirteen orphaned Nepali children and is located in central Kathmandu. The children Asmita, Nabin, Bikram, Milan, Nisshan, Soma, Tulasi, Suttam, Naresh, Srijana, Chek, Dipesh and Kopila are cared for by didis, or “big sisters”, Ruth and Horimya.
The SDC is a registered NGO (non-government organisation) and non-profit organisation. All work undertaken is on a voluntary basis, with the exception of the two home carers. All funds raised are by donation and predominately from overseas sources connected to the orphanage.
These are thirteen wonderful children who have been brought together under very sad and difficult circumstances. Despite this they are all now part of a larger family that extends across the world. Without spending time with them it is difficult to understand how infectious all of their personalities are and how loving and affectionate they are with their visitors and with each other. Each child has 12 other brothers and sisters and they care for one another and share a passion and energy that is inspiring.
Total Funding Goal: $5,000 USD
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How You Can Help:
Each year it costs, at minimum, US$800 to feed, clothe and educate one child at the Social Development Center Nepal. Contributions from donors go towards overheads such as rent, electricity, food, medical expenses, school fees and the salary of the two carers Ruth and Horimya. To raise this money the orphanage depends on positive word of mouth from the friends and families of volunteers and the goodwill of trekkers and tourists.
- $10 for 25 exercise books for school
- $30 for Ruth or Horimya's wage for one month
- $60 for 8 pairs of underwear for each child, i.e. 104 total pairs of underwear
- $100 for electricity for the home for 6 months
To pay via Check, make payable to: The Mountain Fund 139 Madison, NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 USA **Please write "Social Development Center in Nepal" on the memo line.
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Our Mission:
In 2006 a small group of Nepali people opened this orphanage to provide a stable home and continuing education for the increasing number of children who have been left without parents due to the country’s political unrest and economic troubles. There are now thirteen orphan children from all over Nepal living at the SDC in the Kathmandu neighbourhood of Khusibu near Naya Bazaar. The children are living in a safe and secure environment, receiving food, an education and medical needs that would otherwise not have been available to them.
Through the combined efforts of Prakash Chandra Devkota and Uttam Bhatta, both members of the original committee, along with the international director, Sue Clark and the many volunteers, the orphanage is now a well structured, stable organisation. The high yet attainable goals of the SDC set it apart from many others. It is conceived, designed and funded to be a permanent home which will help these thirteen children become well educated, positive, respectful and valuable members of Nepali society.
Each year, the biggest goal and challenge for the orphanage is to be able to secure enough funding to support these thirteen children. Operated on a primarily voluntary basis the home is run with minimal costs. The children’s carers, Ruth and Horimya are the only two paid ‘employees’ of the organisation and there are no administrative overheads. All funding is raised through donations globally and there is support within Nepal and Kathmandu.
For the founding members of the orphanage education is of the highest importance. Ultimately the dream is for each child to have the opportunity to attend a higher standard non-government school and possibly move on to tertiary education.
The children’s Nepali and English skills improve everyday and their understanding of different cultures, manners and concepts such as hygiene are so much greater because of the time they get to spend with volunteers and western visitors. As well, Horimya’s older children , who are also very much a part of this big family, spend the afternoons tutoring the children and helping them with their homework.
More Information About This Project:
The Center is currently located in a small first floor flat, in the neighbourhood of Naya Bazaar. It is close to the children's school, the Darwin Academy, and only 10 minutes walk from Thamel, the main area of guesthouses and restaurants.
The apartment is simple yet Horimya and Ruth have it functioning seamlessly. There is a main room which is used for eating, homework and play and it also where the boys sleep. There is another smaller room where the girls and Ruth sleep. The children have bunk beds and sleep two to a bed and three in one.
There is a kitchen with a gas stove where Horimya and Ruth can cook the meals. There is no running water at the home, however, there is a common back area with water pump for washing and a toilet. The front courtyard serves as common entrance and outside play area. There are several other Nepali families who live on the floors above, and there is always plenty of activity.
The easiest way to find the Center if you are in Kathmandu is to find your way to either the Pilgrims Guest House or Great Adventure Treks and Expeditions, and someone will be able to give you directions. You can also visit The Mountain Fund resource center in Thamel.
Where This Project Is Located:
Project is located in Nepal.
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