We welcome 2020, and our 10th year working in Nepal, with excitement. Kicking off the year with the opening of our 8th school, and plans in the works for our 9th and 10th school, we thank you. Our goals continue to focus on better education opportunities for the children of Nepal, and none of this is possible without your generous support. Happy New Year!
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In Action
Since our initial project in 2010 with the NYCDS orphanage, Kids of Kathmandu has relentlessly strived to provide a positive path for the children of Nepal, so their lives and dreams may coexist. Here’s how we’re doing.
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Our New Schools
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Our Orphanage
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8
Schools built/Under Construction
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315
Total yearly tuitions covered
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2,810
Students in rebuilt schools
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11
Orphanage grads enrolled in higher education
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35%
Average increase in attendance within 1st year of new school
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254,800
Meals provided
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Rebuilding Schools
Why are we doing this?
The Devastation
On April 25, 2015 and then again on May 12, 2015, two devastating earthquakes hit Nepal taking the lives of almost 9,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands without homes.
The April earthquake hit on a Saturday, the only day children in Nepal do not attend school. This was a gift amidst the ruin, for some districts were left with every single school as a pile of rubble.
The Rebuilding
On May 22, 2015 Kids of Kathmandu, along with partner Asia Friendship Network, was given permission by Ministry of Education, Nepal to rebuild schools in 4 of the most earthquake devastated districts.
Temporary schools went up immediately to brace for monsoon season which was drawing near as June approached.
In March 2016, in partnership with SHoP architects, we broke ground on our first 6 permanent schools which were completed at the end of 2017.
Kids of Kathmandu leads the charge on project management, design and engineering. We also provide all school desks, white boards, rugs, water purification systems, and libraries full of books.
The Schools
Kids of Kathmandu and our many partners have done a great deal of work to ensure that the schools we rebuild in rural Nepal are safe and affordable. Our design and engineering work allows us and others groups to maximize our donor’s dollars to provide a 21st century educational experience to prepare the children for their future in this ever evolving Nepal.
Where Are We ReBuilding?
Float over dots to learn about our school rebuilding locations.
Project Location
7.8 Earthquake Epicenter
On April 25, 2015 the most deadly earthquake since 1934 hit Kathmandu and surrounding villages. Close to 9,000 people lost their lives, tens of thousands were injured, and hundreds of thousands were left homeless. A very large aftershock occurred weeks after on May 12, 2015 and hundreds of aftershocks continue today. Safe schools are a necessity. It’s a simple as that.
Number of Schools Being Rebuilt
4
Number of Students Being Served
864
Average Cost for Kavre Schools
$78K
Project Location
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the physical and cultural capital of Nepal, with close to 1 million people in population. It is a culturally rich city, dating back at least 2,000 years. The primary religion is Hinduism, followed by Buddhism. Nepali is the most commonly spoken language, and tourism is the most important industry which is no surprise in this beautiful, serene, and meaningful country.
Project Location
Shree Panch Kanya Lower Secondary School
Location
Sarsyukharka 4, Kavre
Number of Students Being Served
170 (k-8)
Number of Classrooms
4
Project Location
Jana Uddha Lower Secondary School
Location
Sarsyukharka 1, Kavre
Number of Students Being Served
80 (k-8)
Number of Classrooms
4
Project Location
Shree Jana Chetana Higher Secondary School
Location
Sarsyukharka 1, Kavre
Number of Students Being Served
515 (k-12)
Number of Classrooms
8
Project Location
Jana Jagriti Primery School
Location
Jarsithok 2, Kavre
Number of Students Being Served
99 (k-5)
Nume of Classrooms
4
Project Location
Arunodaye Secondary School
Locations
Saipu , Ramechhap
Number of Students Being Served
300 (k-10)
Number of Classrooms
6
Project Location
Shree Saraswati Primary School
Location
Kunchow 4, Sindhupalchok
Number of Students Being Served
116 (k-5)
Number of Classrooms
5
Project Location
Shree Mahendra Higher Secondary School
Location
Kunchow 3, Sindhupalchok
Number of Students Being Served
471 (k-12)
Number of Classrooms
10
Project Location
Shree Mangala Bhairab Primery School
Location
Syauli 1, Sindhupalchok
Number of Students Being Served
125 (k-12)
Number of Classrooms
7
Project Location
East point Academy
Location
Gyathum, Sindhupalchok
Number of Students being Served
477 (k-7)
Number of Classrooms
12
Founding Project-The Orphanange
NYCDS
The NYCDS orphanage was our first project and how we began in 2010. From 2010-2019, we have funded all of the education, food, medical, solar, and water projects for these 45 children that stole our hearts from the beginning. Starting in 2020 we will be continuing with educational support for the children in Classes 10, 11, 12, and 1 transitional year after graduation.