Metta Center Children's Home
Kathmandu, Nepal
The
information here was provided by
Metta Center which is an independent
organization.
We reprint
this information as a courtesy to our volunteers.
A
project of Piyaratna Maharjan who volunteered with
Global PeaceWorks in Delhi 2003.
METTA
CENTER
A center dedicated of loving kindness for all
Motto: People for People
Govt. Registered No. 1049/057/058 SWC Aff.No. 11044/057
Introduction
Nepal is located in Southeast Asia,
and is situated between China and India. The total population of
Nepal is approximately
23 million. It is among the poorest and least developed countries
in the world.
Nearly half of Nepal’s population lives below the
poverty line. In Nepal, females are still treated as second
class
citizens. 2/3
of the females in Nepal are illiterate.
 The METTA CENTER (MC) is a non-governmental social organization
for the total development of a child. We are working
towards creating a just society by providing an equal opportunity
for all. The MC
has two offices. One is located in Kathmandu, the capital
of Nepal, and the other is located in Banepa, a rural
mountain
village. The
MC provides free housing to orphan girls. The MC also
provides free
education and training to the orphaned girls, as well
as, to
impoverished woman living in village.
We encourage the girls living in the MC to become self-reliant
by providing them with education and skills training.
Additionally, we are dedicated to building a firm foundation
for children
living in our orphanage, so they can become pillars
of society in future.
In brief, the MC strives to protect the rights of children.
The MC strengthens and empowers children through
education. We are
committed
to serving the entire community, but are specifically
focused on assisting female orphans. Currently, the
MC is planning
to facilitate
a wide range of community educational and social
activities.
Currently, the MC houses twelve girls. Very shortly,
two more girls will be moving into the orphanage.
All the girls
share
two rooms,
but the MC is hoping to expand the girl’s living
quarters, so that it can take in more needy girls.
The girls enjoy learning arts and crafts, English,
and Japanese at the MC. They also enjoy walks
up the mountain
side. Last
year, the
MC sponsored a clothing drive for community members.
Recently, the girls had a fancy dress party,
where the girls dressed
in home-made costumes. The party was held in
conjunction with their
sister school
located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
Vision
To
guarantee children their fundamental human rights by providing free
education and free health care in a loving environment. To
build a cohesive, resilient and dynamic society by abolishing poverty
and illiteracy. To realize the dream of many noble minded persons dedicated to
the overall growth of a strong and healthy community in developing
of
social growth, promoting free social education to all, create
environmental health awareness and encourage and lead individuals
towards a perfect
human being.
Main Objectives
1. To provide free education for
orphan children.
2. To educate illiterate village community members, especially
impoverish woman.
3. To provide skills workshops.
4. To continue providing programs in the area of social,
cultural and other humanitarian and relief activities.
Areas of Focus
Children Development Program
We work with other NGOs to provide services for children
at risk of delinquency, or children in need of care and
protection because
of abuse, neglect or abandonment.
• Free education, language, arts, and sports.
• Self-reliance skilled training center and development program for the
rights of the child.
• Weekend educational program, educational tours, and cultural activities.
Youth Development Program
We look into formulating and implementing the policy framework
for the development of the young. The vision for youth development
is :
• An environment that allows the youth population to develop and
realize their potential.
• Weekend educational program for the youth to keep them on the right
track.
• A youth population rooted in their society, with strong moral values.
Rehabilitation & Socialization Program
• Fostering a safe and nurturing environment
for youth, children and family which provide the necessary continuum
of care and rehabilitation
services.
• Teaching the young discipline, social and moral values, and skills
for re-integration into society.
• Public participatory and community action program
Woman Development Program
• Various activities to uplift the status of
woman at grass-root level by providing them the needed skills,
educational,
awareness program
Community Development Program
• The community makes the difference and a
community that bonds and cares is a pillar for harmonious living.
Community
network through volunteer organization and self- help groups are
therefore have to tap to help in the process.
Voluntary Promoting and training Program
• We invite and encourage volunteers from all
over the world. We would like to exchange volunteers and activities
both here and
abroad.
• Since vibrant and dynamic people are important for community bonding,
we match volunteers with organizations needing their services.
Financial Handling
MC's financial record shall be always open to any governmental authorized
person for inspection. Account shall be under the jurisdiction of
all executive members ensuring a wide participation in financial
decision.
How can you join the movement?
Support of various forms shall be welcomed. We invite all international
and local individuals and organizations or corporations who have
similar goals and programs to join us in enriching the lives of the
helpless. You can assist by:
- By sponsoring a student, thereby providing the funds necessary
for their education.
- By donating financial support. Individual contributions, as well
as, corporate gifts are both welcome.
- By contributing resource materials for MC's programs.
- By becoming affiliated with MC Center.
- By becoming directly involved in MC's primary and main activities.
- By exchanging related information.
- By joining as a volunteer.
- By joining as a foreign exchange student.
- By exchanging culture/arts/materials.
The MC’s programs are run by local Nepali staff.
Our center’s
costs have been covered by generous donations, and through several
fundraising events. Further assistance is urgently required for
future activities. Unfortunately, due to our limited resources
and funds,
our organization is not in position to carry out future programs
without your helping hands. Therefore, we appeal to individuals,
groups, and organizations from all over the world, for financial
contributions, so we can continue to serve the orphan children,
and impoverished community members for years to come. Your
support is very much appreciated.
Metta Center Children Home
Dyankuti Vihar, Banepa, Nepal.
Tel.: 011-661244, 977-1-4493981
mettacenter/@/yahoo.com
Office Address:
GPO Box No. 8973, NPC 571,
New Baneshwor
10
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel/fax: 977-1-4781081
mcenter/@/ntc.net.np
Contact Persons:
President Piya Ratna
Secretary: Mr. Birendra Shrestha
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