Sponsor A Child In Nepal

Child Sponsorship in Nepal is very much needed. Two-third of Nepal’s children are severely deprived and 40% live in absolute poverty. This is due to a decade long civil war and political instability. Children are deprived of their basic right to education due to poverty, underdevelopment, mass illiteracy and socioeconomic problems. Socioeconomic problems are child labor, girl trafficking, bonded labor and discrimination against female children. Many families lack sufficient resources, both physical and social, making their children more vulnerable to illiteracy and poverty.

Major indicators

• 33% of children live below the poverty line.
• 40% of children are deprived of 2 out of 7 basic human needs eg. sanitation, information, shelter, water, food, education and health.
• 7% of children defecate in open spaces.
• 41% of rural children are underweight and 51% stunted growth through malnutrition.
• Under-5 mortality rate is 65/1000 live births.
• Infant mortality rate is 51/1000 live births.

Volunteer Society Nepal dedicates itself to social development through supporting the family unit by providing social service resources and financial/material assistance, enabling the children to access their basic right of education.

Why Child Sponsorship Nepal?

Your sponsorship will directly enable children to take advantage of alternative opportunities and break the cycle of oppression. Sponsoring a child from Nepal is a rewarding and heart-full experience.

Why sponsor through education?

Education is a main priority to create long-term options for the future of the children. This sponsorship gives you the opportunity to really experience the difference you can make by helping one person. To have a life opportunity they would not otherwise have. It also gives the child the chance to have a friend who cares about their future and well-being. Imagine how it can feel to have someone thinking about you and your welfare; even if they are far away.

Make a difference by sponsoring a child in Nepal

General Sponsorship

This category of sponsorship provides the opportunity to a child within the family network, to study full-time in a private school (the school year starts in April), and provides support for expenses such as tuition fees, educational materials, examination materials etc. These expenses are out of reach for many families in Nepal. Volunteer Society Nepal provides support for the child and their family, by means of parental support groups and a social worker, who will regularly visit both the school and the home. Your commitment will provide this for one of these children. We request a minimum of a three-year commitment, to encourage a stable environment for the family.

How much does it cost to sponsor a child from Nepal?

It costs 500 euro per year to sponsor a child in a private school.

What does cover?

The sponsorship covers the cost of the school fees, school uniforms, books, pens, school outings, incidental costs, and lunches. It will also cover one full medical check up per year and one set of casual clothes. For the ‘babies’ and pre-school children the sponsorship covers pre-school (baby school) and extras such as nappies and additional medical support as required.

Volunteer Society Nepal will

• Inform you of any change in the child/ families circumstances.
• Role of a Sponsor and Volunteer Society Nepal
• Update volunteer Society Nepal’s progress and plan.

The Sponsor will:

• Commitment to at least three years of educational sponsorship.
• Inform Volunteer Society Nepal 6 months prior to the termination of sponsorship, and immediately in the event of an emergency.
• Update your contact address including email and telephone number to Volunteer Society Nepal.

Would you also want to sponsor a child in Nepal?

Please contact us at: contact@volunteersocietynepal.org