Ashoj 3, Kathmandu.
Former President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Shesh Ghale, and his wife, Jamuna Ghale, will provide long-term support of up to 57 crore 85 lakh rupees for children affected by the Bhote Koshi flood.
In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between the MIT Group Foundation, led by the Ghale couple, and the National Child Rights Council at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Women, Children, Senior Citizens and Social Security.
Minister Sita Badi, who also serves as the chairperson of the National Child Rights Council, was present at the ceremony.
The National Child Rights Council is a specialized body established to protect and promote the rights and interests of children, in accordance with the Children’s Act, 2075. The government transformed the former Central Child Welfare Committee into the National Child Rights Council.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that nearly 17,000 children affected by the Rasuwa flood need mental health and psychosocial support.
Similarly, UNICEF has stated that more than 500 children who are parentless, guardianless, or separated from their families are at high risk and need protection services.
The Foundation will support studies up to Grade 12
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The Foundation has announced it will support children under 18 affected by the flood to study up to Grade 12.
Under this support, expenses will be covered for basic needs such as education, food, shelter, clothing, and health treatment, depending on the children’s situation.
Writing on social media, Ghale stated that the problems of affected children would not end even after the floodwaters recede.
Noting that the flood brought a kind of change to the lives of some children that no child should ever have to endure, he stated that he and his wife were deeply affected by the situation faced by those children and their families.
‘We feel fortunate that we can support them not only during difficult times but also in the coming years, so that they can continue their education, have their basic needs met, and look to the future with hope,’ Ghale said.
He stated that this support is not limited to financial aid. His objective is to provide long-term companionship as children grow and ensure that the difficulties they faced do not determine the opportunities they receive in life.
‘Most importantly, we want them to feel that they have not been forgotten,’ Ghale said. The Ghale couple, who reside in Australia, have been investing in various sectors in Nepal, including a five-star hotel.
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