FRIENDS OF HIMALAYAN CHILDREN
Empowerment through education
"Our volunteer administration ensures nearly 95% of funds raised go directly to supporting disadvantaged children in regional Nepal."
Empowerment through education
"Our volunteer administration ensures nearly 95% of funds raised go directly to supporting disadvantaged children in regional Nepal."
With the help of generous supporters of FHC, we are proud to be in our third year of providing scholarships for high school students. These scholarships cover tuition fees and study materials for each student and are possible because of the continued support from Donna Smith of the USA. We …read more
Relimaya, Sonam, Bindu and Sanju (front) Meet Relimaya. – she came to the FHC Hostel as one of the kitchen staff who prepare the meals for the Hostel kids. Her life story hasn’t been easy but very typical of young women in regional Nepal. She was forced into an arranged …read more
Roshni (left) and Roshan Tamang Roshni and Roshan Tamang have faced hardship already in their young lives. Sadly their story is not unusual in this part of the world but from their difficulties comes a story of strength and hope. Roshni and Roshan are siblings from Ullerni, Helambu-4. Life hasn’t …read more
From left: Kumar, Akriti, Bishal, Sukuman, Sabin, Anil (president), Bimmaya, Rimmaya, Samjana. Absent is Dinesh (secretary). An important part of FHC’s functions are managed by our team in Nepal. They are dedicated volunteers that understand the charities aims and inspirations. Many have been helped by FHC through their education. They …read more
With the involvement of many, the school in Batase village has developed remarkably from a simple building with rock-wall construction to the multiple buildings we have today made from earthquake-safe materials. It is now an important educational centre for the region. Som explains “When I left Batase at age 11, …read more
The FHC scholarship children are the children we finance through school while they live at home. Their families are poor and they are at risk of not receiving a full education. Anil (FHC President in Nepal) writes “We are incredibly proud and grateful to support our students through our annual …read more
Anil (FHC President in Nepal) writes “Congratulations Bindu and Bisne on completing Grade 10! We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. You’ve grown with FHC Hostel by taking as a second home, your desire for education, and with FHC support has helped you reached this important milestone. We …read more
An essential part of the running of the FHC hostel in Batase are the kitchen staff. Tokmaya Tamang, Urmila Tamang (cutting up the spinach) and Relimaya Tamang prepare breakfast for the children before they walk down to the school and dinner around 7pm. Lunches are provided by the school kitchen …read more
Jonathan is one of FHC’s committee members from Cairns and he is very hands on with the running of the Hostel in Batase Village. He wants to make the hostel as self sufficient as possible. “The less money we spend on the every-day operations, the more we can spend on …read more
When Jonathan visits Batase village from Cairns, he brings with him donated goods from you – FHC supporters. On this trip he has two deliveries to make. First stop is a maternity hospital in the beautiful river community of Melamchi. FHC friends have worked hard to knit very useful and …read more
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