Real change for Real Children: reshaping orphanage in Nepal

Hi! I’m Gabi and on May 22nd 2024 I began my work with the Children’s Peace Home orphanage in Ghorahi Nepal where I spent a month working at the orphanage as well as being a teacher and a teaching assistant at the local school. Through my time there, the children have taught me many things, among which one of the most important ones was that no future is pre-determined; despite their unbelievable hardships, their laughter, faith, and resilience remind us how strength can transform pain into beauty.

Each morning began with the children doing chores before school, such as laundry, dishes, and homework. Then we hopped on the school bus with the children and set out to school, about an hour's drive away. Upon our arrival at school, we would spent an hour playing sports before the school assembly began. After the school assembly, where the children sang songs, sang the anthem, and prayed, we started the walk to class together. I taught math, health, English, and social studies, tailored lessons to their eagerness to learn about the World, and encouraged honesty by rewarding effort over cheating during a spelling test, teaching them that integrity brings rewards.

During my time at the orphanage, after school and on weekends, aside for playing games and running around and teaching the children , I also worked on improving their children's life skills. We held story writing competitions, where the children got to make up a story, present it to others and explain its moral, drawing competitions and sports competitions, went on a day trip to the world's largest trident of Shiva.

The children, they have an immense passion for life, many passions and talents and are incredibly kind and motivated people who are living inspirations. However, the sad thing is that their lack of aspirations is clearly present; they are not aware of the possibilities to go further in life, or expand their knowledge, as they are basically living in the middle of nowhere, with no way of getting outside information or possibilities. Getting to know these children and the great talents, kindness, and perseverance they have, I made it my mission to open their doors to life and make the lives of these children even better, providing them with a chance at a successful future, giving them the opportunities which I know they will take advantage of. 

The children study in the tiny prayer room on the floor, often with no light, in extreme heat, and no furniture. While I was there the heats would go up to 47°C, and electricity would only rarely come on: posing a great challenge: they cannot study in the dark, and the heat is unbearable without the fans.

Therefore, I am now working on the construction of a multi-purpose building for the orphanage, equipped with AC and solar panels to improve their comfort and education and opportunities to become more successful. There will be a study room, a library and a new prayer room, as well as furniture.

Why should YOU donate?

I kindly ask for your donation; no amount is too little.

Click here to see the construction plans

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have further questions about the project, The Children's Peace Home, or anything at all!

With hope!

Gabriela Hortova