Nepal is a beautiful country trapped between the tropical plains of Northern India and the icy desert land of Tibet. In spite of its natural beauty however, the country remains one of the poorest in the world. Nepal's economy is largely based upon agriculture and tourism with 90% of its 20 million population engaged in subsistence farming. Sadly, the country's national average annual income is below £130 with many (65% of the population) existing on less than £50 per month.

With such a background the government of Nepal struggles to provide even a basic education system for their children. 60% of the population is illiterate and there is a critical shortage of school teachers. Only half of the existing teachers actually have a formal training. Many parents choose not to educate their children because of the cost of tuition fees, uniforms and books. Instead these children often remain at home helping with washing, cooking or caring for their siblings. As a consequence they remain trapped in poverty.

Since 2000, we have helped some of Nepal’s poorest children in the Kathmandu Valley. We have raised funds for deprived and needy children living in environments and conditions that dictate that education has either ceased to be available, or is simply not an option. We endeavor to change the life and future opportunities for some of these children.

Most years groups from the UK visit the community of Kokhana, a village in the Kathmandu Valley. There the group spend time teaching in one of three schools; it has proved to be a life-changing experience for many of them. Through our fundraising activities the village now has a thriving and successful school called the Peace Garden English School with nearly 300 pupils.

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