WHAT WE DO
THE NEED
With the civil unrest of the past decade, many hundreds of children have been placed in orphanages. Of the over 13,000 orphans, only 1.5% are adopted. Those not adopted still need a great deal in order to thrive both while in the orphanages and after they leave at the age of 16. Moreover, the children in these 'children's homes' are subject to terrible conditions and especially vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. The following programs are at the heart of what we do to help the remaining population of abandoned children.
Safe HouseThe Kumari Project Safe House offers long-term care for 12 vulnerable and abandoned Nepalese children (ten girls and two of their little brothers).
Education & The ArtsWe believe in giving the children we serve opportunities for education in school and through extracurricular activities. Art is key to developing critical and creative thinking skills.
Mentorship & Career ExposureOur goal is to set up the Kumari Kids for success so they can be self-sufficient while pursuing their professional passions. Through lectures, Q & As, and field trips, we teach our kids about the variety of job opportunities in the local Nepali economy.
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"We must pay attention to (a child's) sense of inner value... children who are are lacking affections from their mothers or friends, have a sense of insecurity, fear, and distrust for the rest of their lives... We must provide maximum affection for our children."
-Dalai Lama
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The Kumari Project
P.O. Box 5800 Eugene, OR 97405-5800 Phone: 541.974.5179 Email: info@thekumariproject.org |
The Kumari Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Donors may take a tax deduction to the full extent allowed by law for their contributions to us. |
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