The Social Development Centre Nepal has been in effect since 2006. It's a small home for orphans, and half-orphans (single parent invalid or not capable of caring for the child), located in the Kathmandu neighborhood of Khusibu near Naya Bazaar. Here, these children receive nourishment, shelter, education and medical attention.

At the time of this blog, there are currently 12 children at the centre, and one more will arrive within the week.

Through the combined volunteer efforts of many Nepali community members and international travelers, the orphanage is now being structured to become a sustainable and stable base for these children. This will give them the opportunity to grow up in Kathmandu, and to become healthy, educated and productive Nepali citizens.

The goal is to support these thirteen children as an independent, locally-run and member-funded orphanage. Operated on a completely volunteer basis with no overhead or administrative costs, this is an example of how the hard work of a few people can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

The Centre's director, Suzanne Clark, has created a fundraising page, with the help of The Mountain Fund. Her goal is to help raise the running costs of $800US per annum per child, to gain funds to change their residence to an accommodation which has water and to build a bank balance that will ensure a secure supply of food and education. Please click HERE to visit her fundraising page, and to help support this organization.

Thank you for your support!

[Note: The photo above shows the children in their school uniforms. The school fees and uniforms are generous donations from people who have met the children.]