FUTURE PROJECTS

CEN has been running the children’s care home for more than a year. We are committed to provide care for the children at least until they all have completed their secondary education. In addition, CEN is planning a number of new projects in order to achieve its broader objectives targeted mainly towards children from poorer, remote villages of Nepal.

EDUCATION

Schooling

We are planning on strengthening our relationship with the local school where the children receive their education (Bal Udsyan School, Manamayaju). The school is privately run, and most students' parents pay a monthly fee. Most children come from the area around the school, and their parents are generally farmers, labourers, shop keepers and the like. Some children receive scholarships, which means they receive education for free. The school only uses books and is in need of practical educational material, including library books, equipment for science, games, library books, and some computers. CEN is committed to contribute either funds or (second-hand) educational materials to this school.

In addition we plan to support the local schools in Jogimara and other rural areas.

Literacy Classes

Although the literacy rate of children (and adults) in Nepal has substantially risen over time, access to quality education is still unavailable to many people in rural areas.
CEN has planned to provide non-formal educational programmes to children in Jogimara village through basic literacy classes and different functional training activities, is particular to girls and children between five and 15, by facilitating resources, administration and venues. The aim is to educate through local teachers only.

English Classes

For the children’s future prosperity learning English at an early age will open many doors for them later on in their life, especially in international business and tourism. The children in the orphanage learn English as part of the normal Nepalese school curriculum; however it is our belief that this program can be complemented by a more targeted course, and of course a lot of informal practice with our volunteers!

Scholarships

It is CEN’s intention to set money aside for the children currently cared for by the orphanage to ensure their further education. This could be for the apprenticeships, trade school or university studies. CEN believes that each child has a unique set of skills and interests, and it is our aim to provide the children with every opportunity to create a fulfiling future for themselves.