Although culturally and naturally rich, Nepal is nevertheless one of the world's poorest and least-developed countries where, even though the educational system has made a great deal of progress in a very short time, there is still much to be done. Primary education is technically free, yet government schools are often inadequate, overcrowded and seriously under-funded, especially in rural areas. Many schools in remote areas are very basic and sometimes unsafe, often without blackboards and .......... view details »»

We support local community projects when possible, and to this end we are particularly involved with Education Protection and Help for Children (EPHC), a charitable Nepalese non-governmental organisation in Jorpathi, Kathmandu, which offers free education to street, carpet factory and other disadvantaged children. Such children remain in the school until Upper Kindergarten level, when they need to move on to formal primary school. At this stage there is a need for sponsorship to cover the .......... view details »»