PURPOSE
 

Running a kindergarten in Philim, a remote Himalayan village serves as a beacon of hope, offering children the chance to receive a quality education, embrace their cultural roots, and contribute to the future growth of their community.

We currently have 41 students enrolled in our kindergarten, all aged between 3- 5. We follow Montessori education which focuses on hands-on, self-directed learning that allows children to explore and discover the world around them at their own pace. These activities foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Our kindergartens operate from morning 8.30AM to evening 4PM each day, six days a week with a nutritious hot lunch at noon and an afternoon snack.

The kindergarten provides a nurturing environment for young children to develop essential cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills during their formative years. We believe establishing an educational foundation at an early age sets the stage for lifelong learning, creating a strong basis for future academic pursuits. The kindergarten integrates local Gurung culture, traditions, and language in the curriculum, helping preserve the community's unique heritage. We also teach and provide children with health, hygiene care and proper nutrition through lunch & snacks, positively impacting their overall well-being.

 

Children learn social skills, teamwork, and effective communication through interaction with peers, teachersand through various other activities. We also try our best to involve parents in their children's education, encouraging active involvement and support in their learning journey. Our kindergartens offer a safe and structured environment for children to learn, play, and develop, especially in areas like Prok which has verylimited recreational facilities. These also prepares children for a smoother transition to primary school, reducing drop-out rates and ensuring continued education.

Education empowers the local community by equipping children with the skills and knowledge needed to engage in broader society, contributing positively to their community's growth. Early education increases children's opportunities for better education, employability, and overall quality of life as they grow thus, breaking the cycle of poverty. 

 

ABOUT PHILIM VILLAGE

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Philim, located in Sirdibas, is a remote village with approximately 4,000 inhabitants. Situated at an altitude of 1,600 meters in the lower part of the Tsum-Nubri Rural Municipality of Gorkha District in Gandaki Province, which is primarily an ethnically Gurung community. Agriculture and cattle rearing serve as the main means of subsistence for the villagers. 

Due to its central location within the region, Philim functions as the headquarters of the Tsum-Nubri Rural Municipality. Although it lies along a popular trekking route, only a few enterprising villagers have managed to establish lodges and tea houses, which have provided financial benefits. However, this development has been limited, as the region's remoteness and restricted access have historically hindered economic opportunities. 
 

Although the village is now accessible from the nearest motorable road, the journey to the village becomes challenging especially during the long monsoon season, having to walk for about two days. This remoteness & isolation significantly drives up the cost of goods and daily essentials, making them prohibitively expensive for the locals. 

 

 

PROGRAM IMPACT

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We believe through this program, we can transform lives and communities for better. There are three major impacts that the program can have; 

• For Children: A safe and enriching environment to learn and grow.

• For Parents: Relief from caregiving duties, allowing them to focus on livelihoods.

• For the Community: A foundation for long-term social and economic uplift. 

 

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SUPPORT US & SPONSOR A CHILD

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The cost to sponsor a child is US$ 1,200/ Year or $100/ Month.

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If a full child sponsorship is too much, you can still help through a partial sponsorship by teaming up with some friends, colleagues, parents, or a community group. In such a case, you will be contributing US$50/ month = $600/ year each.